Open rehearsals + TALKS

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid concerns within the orchestra, we are doing the pandemic pivot! REHEARSALS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED! No open rehearsals or live-streaming will occur on Wednesday, August 3. A Thursday, August 4, 7-9:30pm rehearsal has been added. View details on upcoming rehearsals below:

Thursday, August 4
2:30pm-5:00pm
Shchedrin— Carmen Suite
Heggie—  INTONATIONS: Songs from the Violins of Hope
7:00pm-9:30pm
Danielpour— Apparitions
Puts— Moonlight
Reinkemeyer— #@&%!* (expletive deleted)
Rouse— Ogoun Badagris

Friday, August 5
2:30pm- 5:00pm
Puts— Moonlight
Silvestrov— Silent Music
Danielpour— Apparitions
Rouse— Ogoun Badagris
7:00pm- 9:30pm
Heggie— INTONATIONS: Songs from the Violins of Hope
Shchedrin— Carmen Suite

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. Tickets are not required for this event, click here for a more detailed calendar of rehearsals. Covid-19 public health and safety guidelines will be followed for ALL Festival events. Proof of vaccination and booster along with a photo ID will be required for entry. Masks will be required indoors.  Read our full Covid Policy here.

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. Thank you!

NEW for 2022: the option to LIVESTREAM!

TALKS: 

Tuesday, July 26, 1-2pm
The End of Rain: Art, Emotion, and Land
Sempervirens Fund presents an online conversation with composer Scott Ordway
Register for Sempervirens’ Under the Redwoods webinar series.

Saturday, July 30, 1:30-2:30pm
Meet the Composers
Free! Attend at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium or watch via livestream.