bainbridge symphony orchestra

origins

The Bainbridge Orchestra was founded in 1972 by the late David Pence, when the Island’s population was less than 13,000. Adopted under the BPA umbrella in the spring of 1993, and changing its name to the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra in 2006, the Symphony serves a musically rich role in our community uniting artists spanning generations and skill levels, and coming from all walks of life, to share their love of music and learn from each other. Performing throughout its history in such diverse venues as the Bainbridge High School LGI Theater, Saint Barnabas Church, Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Alliance Church, and finally, BPA, the Symphony has consistently enjoyed superb leadership including Music Directors and/or Guest Conductors David Pence, Roger Nelson, Dr. Paul Mori, Kathleen Macferran, Sandi Schwarz, Alan Futterman, Elizabeth Stoyanovich, Zon Eastes, Pat Strange, and David Upham, many of whom returned for multiple engagements. Bainbridge Performing Arts is enduringly grateful to the countless members of the community who have dedicated their time, energy, money, and audience support to this volunteer organization.

To view the symphony’s past programs please click on the links below. Those wishing to hear samples of the symphony’s audio files may click on the following links for excerpts from Dvorák’s Symphony No.9 in E minor, “From the New World.”

BSO Dvorák 9th Sample Mvmt. 1
BSO Dvorák 9th Sample Mvmt. 2
BSO Dvorák 9th Sample Mvmt. 3
BSO Dvorák 9th Sample Mvmt. 4

Past Programs

2009-2010 Season

November 14 & 15, 2009 ~ AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
February 20 & 21, 2010 ~ MUSIC LOVERS
April 17 & 18, 2010 ~ FROM THE NEW WORLD
May 16, 2010 ~ A MUSICAL HERITAGE

2008-2009 Season

November 8 & 9, 2008 ~ THE MUSIC OF SHAKESPEARE
March 7 & 8, 2009 ~ FABLES AND FAIRY TALES
April 26, 2009 ~ A MUSICAL HERITAGE
May 30 & 31, 2009 ~ FILM MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES

2007-2008 Season

November 10 & 11, 2007 ~ VIENNESE CLASSICS
March 8 & 9, 2008 ~ IN NATURE’S REALM
April 20, 2008 ~ A MUSICAL HERITAGE
May31 & June 1, 2008 ~ A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

AUDIENCE REVIEWS

“The excellence of your latest performance surprised us – you can bet that we won’t miss the next concert…. whatever magic you’ve conjured - please keep doing it… and thanks for making beautiful music close to home!”… Nikki Vick

“As a thirty-year participant and supporter of the Orchestra, I am proud of the quality of its performances today… the Orchestra concerts are wonderful, just jewels… I go away from them inspired every time… they get better every year”… Len Bonifaci

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Audition Information

Find out about auditioning for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra here.