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Saturday
November
22nd and 23rd
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The Orchestra
Twenty-seven musicians performed the
first Symphony of the Redwoods concert in 1983. Now,
after more than a quarter of a century the symphony has come of age.
Visitors
and newcomers to the Symphony of the Redwoods are often
amazed to discover the high calibre of our orchestra.
Inspired and guided by Allen Pollack, more
than fifty musicians hone their skills and blend into
a powerful ensemble. About half of the regular orchestra
members are from the Fort-Bragg-Mendocino area, twenty-five
percent from as far as Arcata, Lake County, Sea Ranch,
Covelo, and Sebastopol. The remainder from Sacramento
and the Bay Area. They attend at least ten rehearsals
for every concert; on concert weekends they rehearse
on Friday evening and Saturday morning, then perform
on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon before returning
home. A typical configuration is about fifty musicians,
depending on the demands of the repertoire.
"Because we live
together, we musicians have a permanent,
almost intimate relationship with each
other.
An orchestra concert is the product of
a great effort
on the part of friends and neighbors working
together
to produce a thing of beauty
for the entire community.”
Music Director
and Conductor Allan Pollack
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