open rehearsal schedule:
10:00am-12:30 pm
July 29, 30
Aug 6, 8
2:30-5pm
July 28, 31
Aug 6, 7, 8
4-6:30pm
July 30 (Conductors/Composers Workshop open rehearsal)
7-9:30pm
July 27, 31
Aug 7
Rehearsal times and programs are subject to change without notice.
OPEN REHEARSALS + TALKS
You’re invited to discover what increasing numbers of Festival fans have already realized—Open Rehearsals are a dynamic precursor to the concerts themselves. As the community of conductors, musicians, and composers sculpt pieces for performances, you have the chance to watch the music come to life. These free events are now available in person and live-streamed to you anywhere!
Wondering what to expect at an Open Rehearsal? Simply enter the auditorium and select your favorite seat! The atmosphere is relaxed, you are free to come and go, but please endeavor to be as quiet as possible, even when the artists are simply talking to each other. The orchestra appreciates your support during these important working sessions! Food and drink are not allowed in the Auditorium, outside of spill-proof water containers.
If you are viewing online please visit our YouTube Channel at any of the designated times. Thank you!
TALKS:
Thursday, July 31, 6:15-6:45pm
Free! Pre-Rehearsal Talk with composer Stacy Garrop, mezzo soprano Michelle Areyzaga, baritone Sidney Outlaw and Festival friend Robert Levering.
Friday, August 1, 7:00-7:30pm
Opening Night Pre-Concert Talk and picnic with Festival guest conductor Daniela Candillari and guests. Bring your own takeout or picnic dinner–the talk is free!
Saturday, August 2, 1:30-2:30pm
Meet the Composers
Free! Attend at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium or watch via livestream.
Thursday, August 7, 6:15-6:45pm
Free! Pre-Rehearsal Talk with composers Tyson Gholston Davis and Xavier Muzik.
View details on upcoming rehearsals below. Please note: All rehearsal times and programs are subject to change without notice.
Click here to download a PDF of our Live Rehearsal Schedule.
Sunday July 27
7:00-9:30pm
Mazzoli- Procession (w. Jennifer Koh)
Corigliano: Three Hallucinations
Corigliano: Phantasmagoria
Monday July 28
2:30-5:00pm
Wolfe: Pretty
Garrop- Frederick and Susan B. (no soloists)
Tuesday July 29
10:00am-12:30pm
Garrop- Frederick and Susan B. (w. Michelle Areyzaga and Sidney Outlaw)
Vrebalov- This Kiss for the Whole World
Orth- Chasing Light
Wolfe- Pretty
Wednesday July 30
10:00am-12:30pm
Mazzoli- Procession (w. Jennifer Koh)
Corigliano- Three Hallucinations
Corigliano- Phantasmagoria
Shekhar- Lumina
4:00-6:30pm
Conductors Workshop open rehearsal
Thursday July 31
2:30-5:00pm
Corigliano- Phantasmagoria
Corigliano- Three Hallucinations
Mazzoli- Procession (w. Jennifer Koh)
Shekhar- Lumina
7:00-9:30pm
Wolfe- Pretty
Vrebalov- This Kiss for the Whole World
Garrop- Frederick and Susan B. (w. Michelle Areyzaga and Sidney Outlaw)
Orth- Chasing Light
Wednesday August 6
10:00am-12:30pm
Higdon- Cold Mountain Suite
Heggie- Good Morning, Beauty (w. Gabrielle Beteag)
Hailstork- Saxophone Concerto (w. Tim McAllister)
2:30-5:00pm
Thorvaldsdottir- CATAMORPHOSIS
Harrison- Violin + Percussion Concerto (w. Justin Bruns)
Thursday August 7
2:30-5:00pm
Thomas- Flowercloud (Creative Lab)
Thorvaldsdottir- CATAMORPHOSIS
Harrison- Violin + Percussion Concerto (w. Justin Bruns)
7:00-9:30pm
Davis- As Juniper Storms
Higdon- Cold Mountain Suite
Heggie- Good Morning, Beauty (w. Gabrielle Beteag)
Hailstork- Saxophone Concerto (w. Tim McAllister)
Friday August 8
10:00am-12:30pm
Higdon- Cold Mountain Suite
Davis- As Juniper Storms
Heggie- Good Morning, Beauty (w. Gabrielle Beteag)
Hailstork- Saxophone Concerto (w. Tim McAllister)
2:30-5:00pm
Harrison- Violin + Percussion Concerto (w. Justin Bruns)
Thorvaldsdottir- CATAMORPHOSIS
Thomas- Flowercloud (Creative Lab)