Join us for one of the annual highlights of the Symphony League’s season. There is no cost for this gathering and all members AND friends of the League are welcome to join us.

We gather on Saturday, June 24, 1:00 to enjoy a gracious luncheon. Then we celebrate all that we have done, honor the many volunteers that have made this year such a success, install our officers for the 2023-24 season and (drumroll!) unveil our annual contribution to our wonderful Santa Cruz Symphony.

While the event is free we do ask everyone to register. Please notify Cheryl Hammond if you plan to attend by Sunday, June 18, 831-475-9482 or cherylhammond5@charter.net. If you are bringing a friend, interested in being a part of the League, please give Cheryl that name also.

Our Derby Day is completely sold out. Thanks to almost 100 supporters who will join us to have fun and raise money for the Symphony.

Be sure to join us for the Preview of the fifth concert of our season. This is a concert we wait all season to enjoy. Joining the wonderful Santa Cruz Symphony Orchestra will be the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus which is directed by Cheryl Anderson. You might want to check out Caroline Shaw’s piece before the Preview on Youtube. It is probably new to all of us.

Following Danny’s introduction to the music we have the opportunity to visit with other lovers of classical music. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be available.

• Caroline Shaw Music in Common Time

• Wagner Selections from Lohengrin, Tannhäuser, and Die Meistersinger Featuring Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus

To reserve you may click the button below or send your check, made payable to Santa Cruz Symphony League. Mail it to Sheila Vaughn, 1435 Dolphin Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003.

Join us for a wonderful Preview as Danny has the opportunity to share with us the story behind the “Hero’s Journey” concert, from Beethoven to Gandhi. WOW. This is also a wonderful time to socialize with other lovers of classical music at the gracious home of Mary Ann Orr. That is always a special treat. The program for the concert is:

• Harvey: Seven Decisions of Gandhi, featuring William Harvey, violin

• Beethoven: Symphony no. 3, Eroica

To reserve please send a check made out to Symphony League for $20/each to Sheila Vaughn, 1435 Dolphin Dr., Aptos, 95003. Or you may reserve online by clicking the button below.

Our luncheon will be catered by Mary Ann Orr and Anne Hayden prior to the presentation by our Maestro. This is a wonderful opportunity with Daniel Stewart, as he takes the time to share something of his musical choices for the January 28 & 29 Concerts. This will be our introduction to Gabriella Smith’s Tumblebird Contrails and Maurice Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin. We will also have the opportunity to meet Hakan Ali Toker for the world premiere of his Piano Concerto.

A chance to do some holiday shopping. A wonderful array of art, gift baskets, holiday decor, jams, jewelry, knits and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony and support music education in school throughout Santa Cruz County.

Join us for the next Preview Luncheon at Margaritaville, 231 Esplanade, Capitola. Sign-in starts at 11:30. This is our opportunity to hear from Danny about his choices of Bartok, Silvestrov and Tchaikovsky for the Oct. 29 & 30 concerts.

Menu Choices are:

• Baja Fish Tacos

• Chile Verde Enchiladas

• Garlic Shrimp w/ Garden Salad

  Beverage and Dessert included

Lunch is $40.00. Reservations have been extended to Thursday Oct. 27. Checks may be sent to Sheila Vaughn, 1435 Dolphin Drive, Aptos, CA 95003. Reservations may be made online by clicking the button below

For multiple reservations with different luncheon entrees please click the back arrow for additional entree(s).

Co-sponsored by the Daisy Auxiliary (Family Service Agency) we will have a joint fund raiser, Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Holy Cross Parish Hall. Save the day from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thanks to generous support and participation, the Tea and Fashion Show is SOLD OUT. We are grateful for such eager friends of the League and the Daisy.

The Previews are a wonderful opportunity to hear from our Maestro, Danny Stewart. The first concert of the season will be “Symphonic Dances.” Be sure to join us to learn more about the music to be presented September 17 & 18.

• September 16, 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Ella’s at the Watsonville Airport 100 Aviation Way Watsonville

Save the date, Friday, September 9, for a picnic at Paradise Park. We are eager for new members AND potential members to join us. This is an opportunity to introduce some of your friends to the vital work of the League. There is no charge for anyone who brings a guest to the party.
For our members who come without a guest there will be a $25 charge.