FOLSOM LAKE SYMPHONY: A NEW NAME, SAME BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

After 12 seasons bringing beautiful classical music to the Folsom Lake region, the Folsom Symphony has changed its name to Folsom Lake Symphony. The new name better reflects the orchestra's increasing popularity and success beyond the borders of Folsom, said President Bruce Woodbury.

"Nothing else about the symphony will change," said Woodbury, who founded the orchestra in 2004. "We will still be bringing magnificent classical music to our audiences. This name change simply acknowledges how widely our support and patronage have expanded. We will still be the No. 1 orchestra in the Folsom Lake region, only now our name will communicate that." 

From its inaugural performance in March 2004, the symphony has drawn praise for its outstanding music and repertoire. Now a community partner with the Harris Center/Three Stages, the symphony, under the baton of conductor and music director Peter Jaffe, performs to sell-out audiences. 

"Our orchestra continues to grow in impressive fashion – both artistically and in terms of our rapport with the community," Jaffe said. "The name change reflects the excitement we're building in expanding our reach."

That reach extends not only to neighboring communities but to broader audiences as well. This year, the orchestra presented its first low-cost program for families and youngsters who do not have other opportunities to attend classical musical productions. Symphony performers also bring guest artists into the schools to help augment some of the arts education that has been lost from budget cuts.

The Folsom Lake Symphony's season continues through June with the following concerts: "Romance & Destiny," Feb. 13, 2015, with special guest violinist Livia Sohn; "The Spirit of Freedom," April 2, 2016, with violinist Kerson Leong; and "Hollywood Hits," June 4 and 5 with baritone Ralph Cato. All concerts are performed at the Harris Center/Three Stages on the Folsom Lake College Campus. Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday programs start at 2 p.m.

Patrons can buy tickets at the symphony's website, now www.folsomlakesymphony.com (under "Tickets"), by calling 916-608-6888 or visiting the ticket office on the Folsom Lake campus. For more information on the Folsom Lake Symphony, call 916-357-6718 or email [email protected].