One of the reasons that Sierra Vista continues to be a popular destination for people to call home is that it offers all the amenities of a larger city without losing its small town feel. Many new residents of Sierra Vista are surprised to learn of the abundance of arts and culture that’s packed into one small city. The Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra is one part of the arts and music scene that’s not to be missed. They host seasonal concerts and events throughout the year for the community to enjoy.
About the Symphony
The Sierra Vista Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to bring live music to Sierra Vista and promote musical education and artistic excellence in the region. Many musicians who play with the orchestra are retired military and local musicians. They help to engage local youth to preserve an ongoing interest in classical music by putting on free performances for fifth graders throughout Cochise County and offering free concert tickets to high school students and young soldiers.
The Sierra Vista Symphony is truly a product of community support, as it is largely supported by members who make annual contributions and receive tickets to seasonal concerts as a perk of their memberships.
Upcoming Performances and Events
2024 will bring several performances from the Sierra Vista Symphony, along with special fundraising events. Here’s a look at what’s on deck for the Symphony in early 2024.
- Winter Concert 2024 – The winter concert Grand Canyon held on January 27th at Klein Center for the Performing Arts will feature solo performances by Concerto Competition Winner Garrett Parnaby, Trombone along with the full orchestra performing Orpheus in the Underworld Overture by Jacques Offenbach, Lohengrin: Prelude, Act III by Richard Wagner, and Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé. General admission is $25, and reserved tickets are $30. Children under 14 are admitted for free with a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased at Ace Hardware, Safeway, Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, Dillard’s, and online at www.eventbrite.com.
- Music at Twilight – Enjoy an evening of music featuring Toru Tagawa on violin and Fanya Lin on piano at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Sierra Vista. This performance will take place on February 24th at 7:00 p.m. with tickets available for $30.
- Men Who Cook – This fundraising event is the perfect outing for foodies and a great opportunity to support the local symphony. Men Who Cook will feature 20 local celebrity chefs preparing a wide variety of culinary delights for guests to savor. It will be held on Saturday, March 2nd with a cocktail hour and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by the tasting experience from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door with all proceeds going to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra.
- Spring Concert 2024 – The 2024 spring concert Be Our Guest will take place on April 6th at Klien Center for the Performing Arts and will feature solo performances from Jackie Glazier on clarinet. There will also be music featuring the Sierra Vista Community Chorus.
Living in Sierra Vista, there are always special events and community gatherings to look forward to. If you are looking for a new home in Sierra Vista, Castle & Cooke invites you to discover our residential communities Holiday and The Oaks. Learn more about these incredible communities on our website or call us at (520) 378-5110.