Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra

Save the date for our Season Opener Concert on Sunday, November 10!

We’ll be performing works by Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Price with guest conductor Zeke Fetrow. Keep an eye out for BTS clips and to learn more about the program as we start rehearsing in September.

Save the date:
Season Opener Concert
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm
East Providence High School Auditorium
2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence

We’re open for auditions leading up to our upcoming season! We’re a high level all-volunteer orchestra in Rhode Island; all instruments are welcome to audition. Go to nabsco.org/PlayWithUs to learn more!

A little about us:
🎶NaBSCO is an all-volunteer orchestra of musicians brought together by a shared love of classical music.

📍Our musicians come from almost every part of Rhode Island (as well as a few from MA and CT)

🗺️We have individuals from different occupational fields and walks of life, with some members here since our founding in 2006, and others in their very first season.

Photo by Anthony De Luca.

A perfect rainy day for some live music! Join us at The Gamm Theatre (1245 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick.) Get a pay-what-you-think-is-fair ticket at the door.

🎼The wonderful experience of Beethoven & Brahms from April 28, 2024.

It was a true joy to play with so many wonderful people for our recent concert: with our founding conductor and current Interim Music Director John Eells leading us again for Beethoven's iconic Symphony no. 5; Joseph J. Amante conducting us through Brahms' Nanie, Op. 82; and collaborating with Coro Amante and CCRI Choirs for two gorgeous pieces.

It was an afternoon full of music — thank you to everyone who attended!

We'll be performing our season finale concert in Warwick on Sunday, June 9 at 3pm — find all the details on our website: https://www.nabsco.org/events/season-finale-concert-2024

Huge thank you to John Clarke for being our photographer for this concert!

Thank you to everyone for supporting NaBSCO and NaBSCO’s mission of classical-music-for-all last weekend during 401Gives!

We also extend our thanks to the United Way of Rhode Island for organizing. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity — your support will bring more live classical music to Rhode Island.

As always, the best way you can support us is to enjoy music with us by attending our concerts (and maybe bringing a friend!) Our final two performances of the year are on April 28 at 3pm & June 9 at 3pm — we hope to see you there!

Photo credit: Anthony De Luca

This is your friendly reminder to donate during before 6pm tonight! All donations, to us or to any other nonprofit organization that is participating, are tax-deductible AND can help your organization of choice be entered to win extra money or services.

Go to https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra to join in.

Photo credit: Anthony De Luca

It’s 401Gives day! We encourage you to support local Rhode Island non-profits, be it NaBSCO or any other local organization.

If you choose to support us, any money you donate to our all-volunteer group goes directly to making every concert possible, allowing us to stay focused on making classical music accessible for our community.

If you’d like to donate or learn more about our work, go to https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra

Photo credit: Anthony De Luca

In case you hadn't heard: starts tomorrow! It’s a state-wide giving day for Rhode Island non-profits, and we encourage you to give to a cause that matters to you — whether it’s NaBSCO, another arts organization (Rhode Island has many!) or something completely unrelated.

And please consider spreading the word to your friends and family about supporting NaBSCO during this event. This is a great time to make a tax-deductible donation, and no donation is too small to make a difference. You can go to https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra to read more about what donations will help us accomplish in the coming year.

Photos credit: Anthony De Luca

And the pictures are in from our recent concert on March 3! It was such a fun program to play, made better by wonderful people.

From the rehearsal process to the performance, it was a joy to work with Sophia Szokolay. Thank you, Sophia, for bringing your beautiful take on the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.

Another thank you to everyone who attended to support and enjoy live classical music, we couldn't do this without you!

We also bid farewell to Music Director Kristo Kondakci. The orchestra has enjoyed many musical memories together with him, including this last concert together. We are grateful for his time with the orchestra over the past few years. NaBSCO wishes Kristo the best, and we look forward to seeing (and hearing) where he goes in the future!

We don't take a break during our season, as we're currently preparing for our next concert — mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28, and another wonderful program of Brahms and Beethoven.

Photo credit to Anthony De Luca (who also is a percussionist with us!)

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Behind the scenes: We're performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with soloist Sophia Szokolay on Sunday, March 3! Join us at 3pm at East Providence High School to hear her stunning performance, as well as Brahms Symphony no. 4 and the Overture to Joplin's Treemonisha.

Details and tickets on our website: https://www.nabsco.org/events/winter-concert-2024

Mark your calendars and get your tickets, our next concert is coming up on March 3! Join us for our Winter Concert: Courage & Triumph, featuring Joplin, Mendelssohn, and Brahms.

Learn more and get tickets on our website ⬇️

Winter Concert — Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 3:00 P.M. EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL JOPLIN Overture from Treemonisha (1911) MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 featuring Sophia Szokolay, violin BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Kristo Kondakçi, Music Director

🎼🎻 Save the Dates for Our Spectacular Concert Season! 🎶🎷

Hello, music enthusiasts and supporters of the arts in our wonderful Rhode Island community! The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated concert season for 2023-2024. Get ready to embark on a musical journey that will enchant your senses, stir your emotions, and leave you with unforgettable memories.

📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Our concert season features an array of captivating performances that showcase the talent, dedication, and passion of our local musicians. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Ticket prices are pay what you think is fair. Find our ticket link here! https://www.nabsco.org/events

📣 Spread the Word:
Help us spread the word about our concert season by sharing this post with your friends and family. Encourage them to save the dates and experience the magic of live orchestral music right here in our community.

Get ready for a season of enchanting melodies, breathtaking performances, and unforgettable moments. We can't wait to share the joy of music with you during our '23-'24 concert season. Stay tuned for more updates.

Let's make beautiful music together! 🎶🎵🎶

Announcing NaBSCO’s season finale - Join us Sunday May 21 at 3pm at the East Providence High School for an afternoon of drama in many forms through performances of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto featuring soloist Andy Wilds, and Sibelius’s Symphony No 2. A musical exploration of drama through romance, political struggle, and more - this concert will have it all! Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and are available through this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/605058908255267/

Thank you to everyone for supporting NaBSCO and our mission of classical-music-for-all last weekend during 401Gives! We also extend our thanks to the United Way of Rhode Island for organizing, as well as Joseph Morel Photography/RI Images for the surprise matching gift. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity and look forward to all the music that’ll come from your support - thank you!
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Busy weekend ahead for NaBSCO: our Chamber Music Recital this Sunday April 2 at 3pm and 401Gives all weekend, starting today March 31 running through Monday April 3! Whether by being a part of the audience or giving during 401Gives, NaBSCO thanks you for your support! The link to our 401Gives page is here: https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra-2919b87c-5c71-4e3a-b0ac-79cb6983b239
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Interested in an afternoon of chamber music? Join us at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Church in Narragansett on Sunday at 3pm for an afternoon of chamber performances by NaBSCO and guest musicians performing Gabrieli’s Gloria from Sacrae Symphonia, Strauss’s Serenade. Op. 7, Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 25! Tickets are free, donations are welcome for the St. Peter’s by-the-Sea food pantry.
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Curious about helping NaBSCO continue our mission year round? We are raising funds this year to help cover increasing music rental costs, transportation and equipment costs, venue costs, and increase the stipend we offer to guest artists and soloists so we can continue supporting talented local musicians. You can learn more through the link above or on our website at nabsco.org.

Just three weeks past our last concert and we’re ready to go for another performance this Sunday, April 2 at 3pm at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Church in Narragansett! Dress rehearsals are always a great time, especially for small chamber pieces like the ones we’ll be performing (catch a few moments of the Bach Concerto for Two Violins and Strauss Serenade No.7). Tickets are free, donations are welcome for the St. Peter’s by-the-Sea food pantry.
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P.S. If you can’t make it out for our concert but still want a way to support NaBSCO, please consider supporting us during 401Gives all this weekend! The link to our 401Gives page is here: https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra-2919b87c-5c71-4e3a-b0ac-79cb6983b239

401Gives is coming soon! This year, NaBSCO is taking part in Rhode Island’s annual weekend of giving from March 31 - April 3. 401Gives is a way to celebrate all the awesome work carried out by non-profits around the state, and your support of NaBSCO will go a long way in helping us continue our mission of classical-music-for-all. Thank you for your consideration of supporting NaBSCO (and other non-profits like us)! Check out our 401Gives page here: https://www.401gives.org/organizations/narragansett-bay-symphony-community-orchestra-2919b87c-5c71-4e3a-b0ac-79cb6983b239
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Why support NaBSCO? NaBSCO is composed of dedicated musicians from almost every town and city in RI brought together by a shared love of classical music. Over the past several concert seasons, our all-volunteer orchestra has been hard at work realizing our mission of sharing live classical music with our communities at little or no cost, promoting lifelong music education, and enriching the cultural life of our region.
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Over the past few years we have:
Moved to a pay-what-you-think-is-fair ticket model;
Showcased instruments and music outside of the “traditional” classical canon;
Supported contemporary, living composers and debuted new music reflective of the rich musical heritages all around us;
Collaborated with fellow, local arts and music organizations
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With your support, NaBSCO can continue meeting our broader mission of classical-music-for-all. Thank you!!

Last rehearsal before our concert this Sunday, March 12 at 3pm at the URI Fine Arts Center! We were joined by our wonderful soloists Krista Wilhelmsen, Ilana Goldstein, Fred C. VanNess Jr., and RaShaun Campbell, and choristers from CCRI Choirs and Coro Amante!
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Tickets to hear Mozart's Requiem and Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine are pay-what-you-can and available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1839444256448621
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Introducing our soloists for the Mozart Requiem: Krista Wilhelmsen (Soprano), Ilana Goldstein (Mezzo), Fred C. VanNess Jr. (Tenor), and RaShaun Campbell (Bass)! We are so excited to have these incredible vocalists join us on stage Sunday March 12 at 3pm at the URI Fine Arts Center alongside the CCRI Choirs and Coro Amante! Tickets are pay-what-you-can.

For tickets and more event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1839444256448621

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