What is Ballot Issue 4B? What is SCFD?
If you're like me and you read about 4B in the Analysis of the 2016 Ballot Proposals booklet, you're now totally confused about what it is and what SCFD…
Top 7 Pirate Classical Music Pieces
Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day! In honor of the day, we've compiled a list of classical music related to the pirate life. From famous soundtracks to swashbuckling operas…
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Star Trek Musical Instruments
Image courtesy of realart.blogspot.com 50 years ago today, the first episode of Star Trek aired. Of course, it has become a classic with fans worldwide and numerous sequels and spinoffs.…
Helsinki, Finland - courtesy of Fodors
Finlandia: The Secret Protest Piece
Helsinki, Finland - courtesy of Fodors Finlandia, one of Sibelius' most famous compositions, is often referred to as a tone poem. A tone poem is a piece of orchestral music…
Parker Symphony Picnic 2016
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual picnic! See some of the pictures from the event below. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest…
10 Facts About Dvorak That You May Not Know
You may know Antonín Dvořák as the composer of the much-loved and often-played Symphony No.9 'From the New World' (aka the New World Symphony), but there is more to…
Parker Symphony Orchestra Announces 2016-2017 Season
PARKER, CO (August 1, 2016) - The Parker Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2016-2017 season presented by Parker Arts. The first concert in the fall is titled "Dvorak's New World…
Why Community Orchestras Are Important
Many major cities, including Denver, have a thriving music scene that includes a symphony orchestra. In fact, there are over 1,800 orchestras in the US alone. However, only about 20%…
Classical Music Composer Friends
Friendship comes in many forms. When it comes to your circle of friends, you may include everything from acquaintances to BFF's. Or you may prefer something more intimate and…
The Story of Our Timpani
If you've attended one of our recent performances, you may have noticed our brand new timpani in all its gleaming glory and our Principal Timpanist, Teag Solberg, beaming behind…