Summer Concerts
Pops at the Ranch
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Jason Altieri Conducting
July 2, 2012, 8:00 pm
Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch, Free
The Reno Philharmonic kicks off the summer season with a free community concert for July 3 at Bartley Ranch. Pops at the Ranch will feature the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert will present patriotic music to get the crowd ready for the 4th of July weekend. The orchestra will be lead by Jason Altieri, Associate Conductor as well as conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras and the UNR orchestra.
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Pops in the Park
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Jason Altieri Conducting
July, 4, 2012, 4:30 pm
Mormon State Park, Genoa, Nevada, Free
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra has performed at “Pops in the Park” in Genoa to capacity crowds for over 25 years, and could be a best kept secret up north in Reno. The Sierra Philharmonic League organizes the family friendly event with clowns, strolling musicians, along with silent and live auctions. Bring the family, a picnic and a blanket. The Philharmonic Orchestra with Associate Conductor Jason Altieri caps off the day performing at Mormon State Park at 4:30 pm. Festivities begin at 1 pm and the main concert is at 4:30 pm. Pops in the Park is the major fundraising event produced by the Sierra Philharmonic League.
Discover Music
Discover Brass: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 9:30 am
Discover Percussion: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 9:30 am
Discover Strings: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 9:30 am
Discover Harp and Vibraphone: Monday, July 31, 2012, 9:30 am
McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Free
For more information: RenoPhil.com.
The four Discover Music events will each feature a different small ensemble from the Reno Philharmonic Association’s Discover Music program, doing hands on interactive 45 minute performance for elementary age children. Come meet the members of the brass instrument family which include the trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. The Great Basin Brass Quintet will guide students in learning how these loud instruments work. The event includes interactive activities for kids and families including an instrument petting zoo.
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Young Musicians Showcase
Presented by the Reno Philharmonic
Date/Time July 19, 6:00 pm
Reno Little Theater, Free
This is a rare opportunity to experience the region’s elite young musicians, up close and personal. Many of the featured musicians have served in principal positions in the award winning Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras. With top-notch performances, soloists and ensembles, The “Young Musicians Showcase” is a chance to hear the best local musicians in the lovely setting of Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Reno.
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Pops on the River
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Laura Jackson Conducting
July 14, 2012, Gates open at 5 pm, Concert starts at 8 pm
Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno
Pops on the River is THE hottest event of the summer, in the coolest location -Wingfield Park in downtown Reno along the Truckee River. The Reno Phil brings the best Broadway stars to our stage. Between the costumed audience, the incredible decorations and the music we all know and love – this is the event that is on everyone’s bucket list.
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Broadway on the Beach
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Laura Jackson Conducting
July 16, 2012, 7:30 pm
Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village
A matching of two of the finest parts of our community, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and the pristine nature of Lake Tahoe, Broadway on the Beach is one of the hottest Tahoe events of the summer. Grab your beach chair, stick your toes in the sand and enjoy the magical music of the Phil with Broadway stars singing all the songs you love. Part of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
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Cowboy up! Season Opener of the Phil Up! Season
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Laura Jackson Conducting
Sunday, July 22, 2012, 7:00 pm
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Special guest: Waddie Mitchell and Don Edwards
Don and Waddie ride back into town after a long absence from the Reno Phil to kick off the season of Phil Up! Pops Series. The duo performed as part of the first Rhythm & Rawhide concerts in 2003 and 2004. This exciting and unique concert will feature the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Jackson, performing western favorites alongside Grammy-nominated Western Balladeer, Don Edwards, and Nevada Entertainer of the Millennium, Waddie Mitchell, Cowboy Poet. Enjoy a Reno summer evening for music, words and memories sure to linger. Tickets are $26-66. Subscriptions available now. Single tickets on sale June 1.
Under the Western Sky
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Laura Jackson Conducting
Monday, July 23, 2012, 7:30 pm
Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, Nev.
Special guest: Waddie Mitchell and Don Edwards
Along the shores of the beautiful Lake Tahoe and under a blanket of stars, this concert will feature the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Jackson, performing western favorites alongside Grammy-nominated Western Balladeer, Don Edwards, and Nevada Entertainer of the Millennium, Waddie Mitchell, Cowboy Poet. Enjoy a Reno summer evening for music, words and memories sure to linger. Tickets are $85, $47 and $30, sold through the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival box office: laketahoeshakespeare.com or (800) 74-SHOWS. Single tickets on sale March 30.
