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Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Proud to be Scottsdale’s orchestra.

10/15/2026

Whether you joined us in the hall or are hearing us for the first time, we’re delighted to share our season-opening concert, Roots and Rhythm. 🎶

Featuring violinist Sicong Chen, music by Louise Farrenc and Edgar Meyer, and the joyful melodies of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, this performance brought together the talent, dedication, and shared love of music that make the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra special.

For our musicians, sharing this music with our community makes every hour of preparation worthwhile. To everyone who attended, listened, and supported us, thank you for being part of our opening concert. ❤️

Now, you can experience the performance from wherever you are. Settle in, enjoy the music, and share the concert with someone who could use a little inspiration in their day.

▶️ Watch the full concert:
https://youtu.be/VA1J4ZbRxnQ?si=jHOnqQHoRg2VGDsT

And the music continues! Join us for Color Comes to Life on Sunday, November 22, at 4 PM, featuring music inspired by animation and beloved stories.

🎟️ Get your tickets at ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts.

These smiles say so much about what Sunday meant to us. ❤️From our flute and oboe sections to our trumpets and violas, t...
10/15/2026

These smiles say so much about what Sunday meant to us. ❤️

From our flute and oboe sections to our trumpets and violas, the joy of making music together is written all over these faces.

Behind every performance are hours of practice, shared effort, and friendships that grow with every rehearsal. Bringing that music to our community makes it all the more meaningful.

To our musicians, thank you for the dedication and heart you bring to the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra. And to everyone who spent Sunday afternoon with us, thank you for being part of the experience. We hope you left smiling, too.

The music continues on Sunday, November 22, with Color Comes to Life — a family-friendly concert featuring music inspired by animation and beloved stories. We can’t wait to share another afternoon of music with you!

🎟️ Join us for our next concert! Get your tickets at ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts.

10/13/2026

Some moments deserve to be experienced live. 🎻✨

Sicong Chen’s virtuosic encore at the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra’s season-opening concert was one of them!

This excerpt offers a glimpse of the extraordinary musicianship and energy that filled the room during Roots and Rhythm. But as wonderful as it is to watch, nothing quite compares to experiencing the music live, surrounded by the sound of an orchestra.

And there’s more music waiting for you!

Join us on Sunday, November 22, at 4 PM for Color Comes to Life, a concert celebrating the magic of music inspired by animation, film, and beloved stories. From familiar favorites to exciting discoveries, this program offers a musical experience for audiences of all ages.

🎶 Color Comes to Life
📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
🕓 4 PM
📍 Virginia G. Piper Theater | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

🎟️ Bring the family, discover the music, and make new memories together. Get your tickets at ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts.

Video credit: Katelin Makowsky

🎶 Happy National Bassoon Day!Meet one of the orchestra’s most distinctive voices: the bassoon!With its long wooden body,...
10/12/2026

🎶 Happy National Bassoon Day!

Meet one of the orchestra’s most distinctive voices: the bassoon!

With its long wooden body, curved metal bocal, and double reed, the bassoon produces a rich, warm sound that can be mellow and mysterious one moment, playful and comical the next.

But don’t let its humorous reputation fool you. The bassoon can also be expressive, lyrical, and deeply moving.

🎼 Did you know? The bassoon is a double-reed instrument, meaning its sound is produced by two thin pieces of cane vibrating against each other. It often plays the lower lines in the woodwind section, adding depth and character to the orchestra.

From memorable melodies to surprising musical moments, the bassoon proves that the supporting voices can be just as fascinating as the stars of the show.

Today, we’re celebrating the musicians who bring this wonderfully versatile instrument to life! 🖤

🎟️ Want to hear the bassoon and the rest of the woodwind section in action? Explore upcoming performances and get your tickets at ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts.

10/11/2026

🎻 What Does Roots and Rhythm Sound Like? Let Sicong Chen Show You!

When we asked violinist Sicong Chen what music evokes the theme of Roots and Rhythm, his answer was simple: “How about I show you some excerpts?” 🎶

And that's exactly what he does!

Get a glimpse of Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto as Sicong takes us inside the music, followed by rehearsal moments with Artistic Director and Conductor Desmond Siu and the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra.

From folk-inspired influences to the exciting interplay between soloist and orchestra, this is music that brings different sounds and traditions together in unexpected ways.

✨ Today, you can experience it all live!

Join us for Roots and Rhythm, featuring Sicong Chen performing Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto alongside Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. Come hear the music, feel the energy, and discover what makes a live orchestral performance so special.

📅 TODAY, Sunday, October 11 | 4 PM
📍 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
🎤 Behind the Baton pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM

🎟️ It's concert day!
ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts

10/11/2026

🎻 What Makes Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto So Special?

For violinist Sicong Chen, the magic of Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto lies not only in its melodies but also in the way the music brings together different influences and musical voices.

In this interview, Sicong shares what inspires him about the concerto, including its American folk influences and the exciting relationship between the solo violin and the full orchestra.

✨ It's more than a soloist taking the spotlight. It's a musical conversation between one violin and an entire orchestra, creating something unique with every note.
Hear Sicong Chen perform Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto with the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Desmond Siu, in Roots and Rhythm!

🎶 Experience the music live.
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 4 PM
📍 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts

10/10/2026

🎶 What Makes Roots and Rhythm So Special?
Every concert has a story to tell, and Roots and Rhythm is no exception. ✨
In this interview, Artistic Director and Conductor Desmond Siu shares what makes our season opener a special musical experience and why this program is one you won't want to miss.
Featuring Edgar Meyer’s imaginative Violin Concerto, performed by soloist Sicong Chen, alongside Dvořák’s vibrant Symphony No. 8, this concert brings together distinctive musical voices, unexpected moments, and melodies that stay with you long after the final note.
🎻 Experience the music, feel the energy, and discover something new with the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra!
The wait is over. We're performing TODAY!
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 4 PM
📍 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
🎤 Behind the Baton pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM
🎟️ There's still time to join us! Get your tickets now.
ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts

10/10/2026

🎶 Your First Orchestra Concert? Just Come and Enjoy the Music.

Think classical music is only for people who know a lot about it? Artistic Director and Conductor Desmond Siu has a different perspective. 💛

His advice to first-time concertgoers? Come with an open mind and enjoy the music for what it is.

You don't need to know the composers, recognize every instrument, or understand the technical details. It's about being present, feeling the emotions, and letting the music move you.

As Desmond reminds us, it's all about the experience: the sound, the feelings, and the emotions that come alive when you listen.

✨ Your first symphony concert doesn't have to be complicated. Just come as you are.

Join the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra for Roots and Rhythm and discover what live orchestral music feels like for yourself!

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 4 PM
📍 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
🎤 Behind the Baton pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM

🎟️ Ready to experience it for yourself? Get your tickets!
ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts

10/10/2026

🎼 The Music Behind Roots and Rhythm

What makes this season opener so special? 🎻

Artistic Director and Conductor Desmond Siu shares more about the music featured in Roots and Rhythm and what audiences can look forward to when the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra takes the stage.

From the folk-inspired imagination of Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto, featuring soloist Sicong Chen, to the beautiful melodies and vibrant energy of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, this concert is an invitation to experience orchestral music in motion.

✨ Tomorrow, the music comes alive! Join us for an afternoon of discovery, energy, and unforgettable live music.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 4 PM
📍 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
🎤 Behind the Baton pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM

🎟️ Your seat is waiting! Get your tickets today.
ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org/concerts

2 days to go! 🎶This Sunday, the music moves — and we’d love for you to be there.The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra opens...
10/09/2026

2 days to go! 🎶

This Sunday, the music moves — and we’d love for you to be there.

The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra opens its 2026–2027 season with Roots and Rhythm, an afternoon of expressive melodies, unexpected sounds, and the energy of a live orchestra.

🎻 Sicong Chen takes the stage for Edgar Meyer’s Violin Concerto, bringing folk-inspired elements and virtuosic violin playing together in one imaginative work.

🎼 Then, experience the warmth, color, and joyful spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

And there’s still one mystery piece waiting to be discovered. 👀

🎼 Desmond Siu, Conductor
📅 Sunday, October 11
🕓 4 PM
📍 Virginia G. Piper Theater | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Whether you’re a longtime classical music fan or attending your very first orchestra concert, there’s a seat waiting for you.

🎟️ Make your Sunday memorable. Get your tickets now at ScottsdaleSymphonicOrchestra.org!

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