FLAGSTAFF SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

The Flagstaff Symphony Association hosts an annual 5K run to celebrate classical music and community, with proceeds supporting music education and accessible performances. They also organize free and open-to-the-public chamber music concerts.

The Flagstaff Symphony Association hosts community events such as an annual 5K run celebrating classical music and free, open-to-the-public chamber music concerts to engage the community and raise funds for music education.

Holds regular auditions for orchestra positions including violin, viola, cello, bass, french horn, and percussion substitutes, ensuring professional standards and continuity within the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.

Provides free pre-concert talks led by Music Director Charles Latshaw and guest artists, offering insights into program details, listening highlights, and composer backgrounds. These events are held in the Kitt Recital Hall Atrium and other venues to enhance audience engagement.

Implements music education initiatives including the Link Up program, which reaches over 3,500 students annually across 22 schools in Flagstaff and surrounding communities. Also maintains the Lollipop concerts, a long-standing tradition developed in collaboration with the NAU Community Music and Dance Academy.

Has developed new concert series such as the "Flagstaff Spectrum Series" at the request of NAU's President and expanded programming through initiatives like a weekly radio program on KNAU, a Youth Concert series, and collaborations with Native American artists including R. Carlos Nakai.

Organizes and presents a full concert season featuring the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, including themed performances, guest soloists, and collaborations with local ensembles such as the NAU Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff. Concerts are held at venues like Ardrey Auditorium and include events such as the Valentine's evening concert and "Marimba Magic and Brahms."

The organization provides music education and outreach programs, including the Link Up program which reaches over 3,500 students annually in 22 schools, Lollipop concerts for children, and programs for new parents. They also host free pre-concert talks with the Music Director and guest artists to enhance audience understanding.

The organization provides music education and outreach programs, including the Link Up program which reaches over 3,500 students annually in 22 schools, Lollipop concerts for children, and programs for new parents. They also host free pre-concert talks with the Music Director and guest artists to enhance concert attendees' understanding.

Organizes free, publicly accessible chamber music concerts, including events at Shepherd of the Hills Church, featuring FSO musicians and guest artists, as part of its commitment to broad community access to classical music.

The Flagstaff Symphony Association presents orchestral concerts featuring professional musicians from the local community, often collaborating with university choirs and guest artists. These performances include season concerts, special events like Valentine's evening concerts, and chamber music concerts.

The Flagstaff Symphony Association presents orchestral concerts featuring professional musicians from the local community, often collaborating with guest artists and other choirs. These performances include season concerts, special events like Valentine's evening concerts, and chamber music concerts.

Hosts an annual 5K run that celebrates classical music, nature, and community, commemorating 76 years of musical contributions to northern Arizona. Proceeds support music education for children, programs for new parents, and accessible performances.