Season Ticket Purchases Extended…

Walla Walla, WA - (November 9, 2010) The Walla Walla Symphony is extending season ticket purchases through December 15, 2010, offering the three remaining Symphony Series concerts with the addition of a ticket to a performance of The Nutcracker with the Eugene Ballet, December 14 and December 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm at Cordiner Hall.

“Season tickets are an affordable way for the community to hear great, live music,” said Symphony CEO, Michael Wenberg.  “Extending the time frame gives everyone a chance to hear four great concerts – our three remaining Symphony Series concerts plus The Nutcracker for the regular season ticket price.”

Adult season ticket prices in the Gold section are $98 per ticket, White are $76 per ticket, and Blue are $47 per ticket.  Reduced price student and youth tickets are also available. Symphony Series and Nutcracker seats are reserved; those interested should call the Symphony office at 509-529-8020 to reserved the Nutcracker performance and seats they prefer along with their Symphony Series seats.

Purchase tickets online at www.wwsymphony.org or call the Symphony office at 529-8020. Tickets can also be purchased at the Symphony office at 13-1/2 E. Main Suite 201.

Celtic Tenors Wow Walla Walla!

Matthew, James, Daryl and Colm blew into town just before the snow and wowed Walla Wallans with not just a terrific concert, but a wonderfully entertaining show. From classics like “Danny Boy” and “Shenandoah” to a little Eric Clapton, Air Supply, and opera even, the range of their voices and the musicality of their performance was a rare treat.  Thanks Celtic Tenors!  Come back again!

Don’t know anything about the tenors, check ‘em out here!

- Michael Wenberg (michael@wwsymphony.org)

Family “Foodraiser” Concert

What a terrific concert. A great crowd, wonderful music, and almost more importantly, 1, 100 pounds of food brought in for local food banks. Thanks to our sponsors: Key Technology, Whitman College, The Walla Walla Union Bulletin, and our great musicians. They even let me play in this concert!

End of the Season

The 3rd annual Mares n Music concert at the WW Fairgrounds was the perfect way to end the 2008-2009 concert season. As the nearly sold-out crowd enjoyed popcorn, hot dogs and soda they were able to partake in a great show of music and horses! Several teams of horses performed drills and patterns with their flashy attire where others performed as a horse/rider duo to show off their hard work and dedication. The music was perfectly choreographed with the riders and gave the audience a sense of home-town American music! Here are a few pictures taken by an audience member. Make sure to put it on your calendar for next year!

Celebration of Music

We had a great fundraiser yesterday! Our annual Celebration of Music luncheon went off without a hitch. The Walla Walla Country Club provided a lovely feast. Jacob Willard, a young bassist, and part of the Walla Walla Symphony Youth Orchestra performed a lovely piece as a great representation of Walla Walla’s youth. Finally Greg Sandow, Wall Street Music Critic, delighted the crowd with his words of inspiration for the love of music. For more information about Greg, please follow the links below.

http://www.artsjournal.com/sandow/

http://www.gregsandow.com/juilliard/

Why music and the arts matter!

Click here to read what Karl Paulnauck of the Boston Conservatory of Music has to say on the matter. If  you thought math, science, computer engineering and the like were more important than the music, you might think again after reading what he has to say.

Walla Walla Symphony’s 2009-2010 Season At-A-Glance

This will be our 103rd season.  See what we have in store by clicking  here.

Northern Lights…

What a great concert on an absolutely perfect evening! Just loved the Sibelius — the rich gorgeous chords and interesting counterpoint. And Michael Lewin was musically superb (and a really nice guy, too).  Earlier in the day, it was also interesting to hear Michael talk about how the orchestra has improved since he last played in Walla Walla. He said he was blown away by how good it has become. As I listened to Michael and Yaki banter back and forth over coffee the morning before the concert, I was struck by the wonderful legacy of fine musicians who are also friends of the Walla Walla Symphony. Get ready for Tai Murray next month!  Bravo Yaki, Michael, and orchestra!!

March 7th Saturday Soiree!

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Walla Walla Country Club

Relax and enjoy wine tasting courtesy of our wine sponsor as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres as Symphony musicians share baroque, classical, and contemporary music, introduced by the Maestro, Yaacov Bergman, and the musicians themselves. Coffee, tea, beer and soft drinks are also available. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. All three concerts will be held at the Walla Walla Country Club.

www.wwsymphony.org

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