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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.”
Mission Welcome How fortunate we are to welcome new music director, David Cripps, to our fabulous fourth season. Maestro Cripps has planned three fulfilling programs, which he promises will challenge, educate and delight musicians and audience alike.
Equally exciting is our lineup of soloists, which includes our own concertmaster, Marion Maby; Rock of Ages organist, Peter Van Mastrigt; emerging artist, Camden Shaw, who is the grandson of our own violinist, Clarence Shaw; and our own multi-talented David Cripps, performing the R. Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1 with the orchestra.
And for the first time, we will offer a young musician’s passport for our younger audience members that will include the unique opportunity of attending select orchestra rehearsals with a special music introduction by David Cripps.
Cottonwood performances will take place at Mountain View United Methodist Church on Saturday nights at 7:00 PM. The same concert will take place at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church on Sunday at 2:30 PM.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting fourth season!
Louise Gelotte, President
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