Welcome to the Verde Valley Sinfonietta

Originally named the Verde Valley Chamber Orchestra, this ensemble was founded in September 2002 by Lelia Schoenberg, violinist and former arts administrator, and Dr. Tom Leenhouts, cellist and retired ophthalmologist. Together, they recruited well-known northern Arizona conductor Clarence Shaw as the organization’s first musical director.

Initially sponsored by Yavapai College's Sedona Center for Arts & Technology, beginning with the 2005-2006 Season, the Verde Valley Chamber Orchestra witnessed a "rebirth" as it established itself as a non-profit corporation [501(c)(3)] and expanded its Mission Statement, all under the new name of “Verde Valley Sinfonietta.”

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Mission
The Verde Valley Sinfonietta is committed to contributing to the artistic variety and quality of life enjoyed by Northern Arizona residents and to building community through presentation of live performances of the best in music literature for small orchestra.

Welcome

OCTOBER 12TH - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
 
The Verde Valley Sinfonietta begins its 2010-2011 Concert Season with a special collaboration with the Sedona International Film Festival on Tuesday October 12th.    The 1925 silent movie version of Phantom of the Opera (like you’ve never seen before) will be accompanied by an original arrangement of classical music by David Cripps, Music Director/Conductor of the Verde Valley Sinfonietta.  The music will be performed live by the Verde Valley Sinfonietta orchestra.  Get in the mood for Halloween with this classic, very creepy and fun event for locals and visitors alike.  There will be two performances October 12th at the Harkens Theatre on Rte 89A in West Sedona, 4:00pm and 7:00pm.  Tickets for this special fund raising event are $25 in advance from either the Verde Valley Sinfonietta or Sedona International Film Festival; $30 at the door.  E-mail info@VerdeValleySinfonietta.org for tickets and additional information.
 
KIDS CONCERT CLUB & YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS

The Verde Valley Sinfonietta is continuing with its very popular Kids Concert Club, when it opens its dress rehearsal with supper to families the Thursday before each concert weekend, at its concert space at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Road, Sedona.  Parents of school-age children are invited to reserve seating, free of charge for the supper-concert rehearsal by sending an e-mail to info@VerdeValleySinfonietta.org.  Reservations are essential as space is limited. 

The Sinfonietta has expanded its youth outreach programs in November 2010 with partial funding from the City of Sedona, Arts & Culture Commission.  In addition to the November 6th special Sedona Charter School concert, David Cripps and several musicians from the Verde Valley Sinfonietta will visit the Big Park and West Sedona elementary and middle schools the week prior to the November concerts.  They will join the music teachers in the classroom, providing an enriched musical education experience for the students.

 We hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting Fifth Anniversary season!