On Location

On Location is one of North State Symphony’s Community & Classroom engagement programs, and is dedicated to the idea of sharing great classical music outside of the concert hall.  

Our musicians, conductor, and/or special guest artists visit over 15 schools and 15 retirement communities each season to talk about what it's like to be a professional musician and to play and answer questions about their instruments.  Please Contact Us if you'd like to schedule an On Location visit!

New!  VIRTUAL On Location!

Scott Seaton Featured on the "P-Squared" Podcast 

As schools closed in March of 2020 due to Covid-19, our intrepid musicians and conductor were not deterred!  On April 27th, Scott Seaton, NSS Music Director, visits with Lou Polcari, Shasta High School (SHS) Band Director, and his music students in a far-ranging interview recorded for Mr. Polcari’s Podcast “P-Squared". Click the slider below to listen to commentary and music!

(To hear the whole podcast interview which includes an interview with SHS Orchestra Concertmaster Kiara Schutte, visit the Podbean website by clicking here).


NSS musicians virtually visit Chrysalis Charter School

Thanks to Irene Salter, Administrator of Chrysalis Charter School in Redding, for hosting the first-ever NSS "virtual school assembly" on May 7th! NSS Conductor Scott Seaton, principal harpist Candace LiVolsi, and percussionist Eric Whitmer share their stories and their music.  Here's the video recording of that virtual visit.