Composition Competition
From North State Symphony Music Director Scott Seaton:
"In celebration of the anniversary of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the North State Symphony invites submissions of works that explore the resilience of the human spirit, represent a coming together of humankind, and should echo Beethoven’s ideals of unity during the composition of the 9th Symphony."
"This must be a world premiere, but existing works that are currently unperformed are acceptable."
More information about this competition is available here:
Link to pay for submission www.connect.csuchico.edu/nss-composition-competition-2019
NSS Offers Musical Embrace for Carr and Camp Fires
This offer will be extended in Chico to those affected by the Camp Fire. Please check back for more information.
NSS Offers Musical Embrace for Carr Fire First Responders and Victims:
In deep appreciation of the efforts of Carr Fire first responders, and heartfelt sympathy for those who have suffered losses, NSS will be offering these groups of people free tickets to our Redding 18-19 Masterworks concerts. Contact the Cascade Theatre Box Office for assistance.
“We’re incredibly thankful for the safety of our North State Symphony family during the Carr Fire, for the tremendous work of first responders and volunteers, and are saddened by the losses that have affected so many. We’re proud to be a part of the Redding community and are committed to helping the North State in the healing process. We hope our first concerts of the season are a chance to enjoy some good music and experience its cathartic power.” -- Elizabeth Quivey, Executive Director
Summer Office “Relocation”
It's summertime, which means it's summer music festival time! Max and Elizabeth will be working in Santa Cruz at the Cabrillo Festival for Contemporary Music, which is a wonderful two week festival of contemporary music for symphony orchestra, featuring an outstanding orchestra, world premieres, and close work with amazing composers and soloists.
The North State Symphony office will be open during this time, but just a little slower than usual - so thanks in advance for your patience as we respond to your phone and email messages as soon as we can! Our "relocation" hours will begin Friday, July 28, and regular hours will resume Monday, August 14.
Donations can be mailed to:
North State Symphony
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0805
or can made online at this link
Season tickets to our Masterworks concerts are on sale now!
Tickets to concerts at Redding's Cascade Theatre are available by calling 530-243-8877 or visiting the Cascade Theatre Box Office at 1733 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001
Tickets to concerts at Chico's Laxson Auditorium are available by calling 530-898-6333 or by visiting the University Box Office on the corner of W. 3rd & Chestnut Streets, Chico, CA. Season tickets to Laxson concerts are also now available for purchase ONLINE!
Welcome to Our New Executive Director!
The North State Symphony is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Quivey has been hired as its new executive director following a national search. Quivey takes over for Keith Herritt, who retired in June after 12 years as executive director. Quivey has worked for the North State Symphony since 2010, serving as personnel manager, production manager, and as interim executive director this summer.
A Chico resident since 1988, Quivey is a summa cum laude graduate of CSU, Chico with a degree in Communication Design. Having worked as a freelance graphic designer since 2009, she brings a strong background in marketing and branding to the symphony. Quivey is also a member of the Bidwell Mansion Association board of directors, and a cellist in the Paradise Symphony Orchestra. Earlier this summer she worked for the Cabrillo Festival for Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz as stage manager.
Quivey will collaborate with Music Director Scott Seaton in artistic planning, and take over administrative and fiscal responsibilities for the symphony, working closely with the boards of directors in Chico and Redding, and administrative and development staff at the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at CSU, Chico.
The North State Symphony's concert season begins with "Rumba to Ravel" in Chico on Saturday, September 24 and in Redding on Sunday, September 25. Single tickets and season ticket packages are on sale through the box offices at CSU, Chico and the Cascade Theatre. For more information about upcoming concerts and events, visit www.northstatesymphony.org or contact symphony@csuchico.edu.