WHO WE ARE

ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONIC CHOIR

The Symphony Association's orchestral and choral program is composed of a 75-member orchestra and 80-voice symphonic choir. Members of the orchestra and choir come from Great Falls and surrounding communities as far as 200 miles away. Auditions are held each September. The concert season consists of seven concerts. Other special events are presented throughout the year such as choral dinner theater, a free Summer Pops concert, and special events such as ballet or national Broadway touring shows. Twice each season, free educational concerts are presented for students from Great Falls public and private schools, an average of 30 rural schools, senior citizens and developmentally disabled persons.

CASCADE QUARTET (Musician Bios)

Having collaborated with renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma, the Ying Quartet and Philip Aaberg, the Cascade Quartet brings the highest quality chamber music to Montana audiences. Members of the Cascade Quartet serve as principals in the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra, teach privately, perform four double concerts on the Great Falls Symphony's Chamber Music Series, and travel several thousand miles annually presenting public and private concerts as well as educational school programs throughout the region.
Chamber Series Schedule

CHINOOK WINDS (Musician Bios)

As the resident wind quintet of the Great Falls Symphony, members of the Chinook Winds Quintet serve as principal players in the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra as well as present chamber music and interactive school programs and residencies throughout Montana and the Northwest. The Chinook Winds have been performing throughout the region since 1992, both as a nontraditional woodwind trio and now as traditional wind quintet. Their performances have been praised for their excellent choice of literature, technical proficiency and wonderful artistry.
Chamber Series Schedule

GREAT FALLS YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Established in 1997, the Great Falls Youth Orchestra currently serves an average of 75 young musicians annually from numerous local public, private and home schools, as well as schools in communities outside Great Falls, as far away as Helena and Sunburst. Music plays a powerful role in promoting academic excellence and developing discipline. These were motivating factors in the Great Falls Symphony Association's decision to establish a Youth Orchestra program. Parents say the experience teaches their children about teamwork and "provides skills which will be helpful whether their students pursue music or another career in college. Auditions are held at the beginning of each school semester.