Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Symphony presents its 26th season, which will be fun for players and audience members alike. Dr. David Newby, although recently married, returns for another year. He has chosen an innovative repertoire of music, which mostly has not been performed before by TSO. All of the TSO concerts are held at Country Oaks Baptist Church, located at 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi. If you are unable to attend one of the concerts, you will be able to listen to it at a later time by going to the...
The Tehachapi Symphony is back to making beautiful professional-level music, and providing free concerts for the greater Tehachapi area. The first concert will be Sunday, Oct. 20 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., beginning at 4 p.m. Guest violinist, Lorenz Gamma, performs Othmar Schoeck's Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major. The program also includes Jacques Ibert's Hommage a Mozart and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 38 in D Major. For more information or to schedule an...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus led by Sandra Adams, will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stirring program of show tunes, movie music, patriotic songs, marches and light classical music. The concert will be on Sunday, June 23 at Country Oaks Baptist Church located at 20915 Schout Rd. in Tehachapi. Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner" while watching the British bombard Fort...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, will be performing on Sunday, March 10 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi, beginning at 4 p.m. The program will begin with Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello featuring Lawrence Sonderling, violin, and David Garrett, cello. The Brahms Concerto premiered in Cologne in October 1887 with Joseph Joachim and Robert Hausmann as soloists. After the intermission, TSO will continue with Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major. The 7th symphony was completed...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., beginning at 4 p.m. Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Fantasia para un Gentilhombre” will feature guitarist Jack Cimo. Jack Cimo is an American classical guitarist known for his powerful stage presence, beautiful tone and exciting renditions. He frequently plays solo recitals and as a soloist with orchestras. He was one of two Americans invited to the prestigious Joann Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition in Buffalo, New York....
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi, beginning at 4 p.m. The program will begin with Beethoven's "Overture to Fidelio" and Joaquín Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" featuring guitarist Jack Cimo. Beethoven composed the first version of his only opera in 1804-1805. It was called "Leonore" and was revised twice. The final version, "Fidelio," premiered on May 23, 1814. The overture begins with a...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd. The program will begin with Beetoven's "Overture to Fidelio" and Joaquin Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre," featuring guitarist Jack Cimo. After the intermission, TSO will end the concert with Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D Major, "The Haffner." Audience members may meet...
The Tehachapi Symphony is beginning its 25th season of providing glorious orchestral and choral music to the greater Tehachapi community. The symphony’s fine music directors are Dr. David Newby for the orchestra and Sandra Adams for the symphonic chorus. Musicians and singers from all walks of life hail from Tehachapi, Bakersfield and the Antelope Valley. Members donate their time to rehearse and perform. The Symphony welcomes other musicians to audition for a seat in the orchestra. Currently the Symphony needs a first oboe, two bassoons, 3...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring a Run for the Music event that will take place during the beginning celebrations of our 25th season, 2023-24. The Run will include a 1K and a 5K at Meadowbrook Park, located at 21750 Westwood Blvd., in Tehachapi. The National Anthem will be at 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. on Oct. 7. Registration and check-in will be online at Tehachapiorchestra.com or on the day of the run at the park. The cost is $30 per individual or $50 per family. Children, babies in strollers and dogs on a leash...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra has partnered with the Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company for an incredible fundraiser. For a limited time this summer, $1 from every bottle of Symphony wine goes to the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra in order to continue producing free concerts for the Greater Tehachapi Community. If you’re looking for a great place to bring friends while they’re visiting, the Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company is a great place to spend an afternoon. Visit the Wine Garden at Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company and grab a bottle of...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is excited to be partnering with the 2023 Cheers to Charity event. During the fundraiser, 100% of the proceeds go to Tehachapi non-profit organizations. The Tehachapi Symphony believes that live classical music should be provided to everyone in the community, regardless of their ability to purchase tickets, so TSO concerts have always been presented for FREE. However, there is a cost to put on each concert and TSO needs funds to defray the costs to continue its tradition of free symphony concerts for all. The go...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is a local nonprofit that provides five concerts a year. The Symphony will begin its 25th season of providing free orchestral and choral music to Tehachapi and surrounding areas. The symphony is conducted by Dr. David Newby and Sandra Adams directs the Symphonic Chorus. Musicians and singers donate their time to rehearse and perform. Donations are the Symphony’s main source of support and the orchestra relies on donations to continue providing free concerts to the community. An easy way to support the s...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is one of the recipient organizations for the 2023 Cheers to Charity event. The goal of Cheers to Charity is to raise money and give it away to local nonprofits. The Tehachapi Symphony needs funds to defray the costs to continue its tradition of free symphony concerts for all. Cheers for Charity is an outdoor event on Aug. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. at Aviator Park. The event features great food, fine wines, craft and home-brewed beer, dancing, games, desserts and a silent auction. Tickets are available at...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is a local nonprofit that provides five concerts per year free of charge to the community. The Symphony is prepping for its 25th season of providing outstanding orchestral and choral music to Tehachapi and surrounding communities. The symphony's Music Directors are Dr. David Newby for the Orchestra and Sandra Adams for the Symphonic Chorus. Musicians and singers donate their time to rehearse and perform. If you believe classical music is important to this...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus led by Sandra Adams will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stirring program of show tunes, movie music, patriotic songs, marches, light classical and pops music. The concert will be on Sunday, July 2 at Country Oaks Baptist Church located at 20915 Schout Rd., in Tehachapi. Relax from 4 to 6 p.m. to special tunes brought to you by your very own Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra and Tehachapi...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring “Run for the Music” that will take place during the beginning celebrations of our 25th season, 2023-24. The run will include a 1K and a 5K at Meadowbrook Park located at 21750 Westwood Blvd., in Tehachapi. The National Anthem will be at 8:45 a.m., with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Registration and check-in will be online at www.Tehachapiorchestra.com or on the day of the run at the park. The cost is $30 per individual or $50 per family. Children, babies in strollers and dogs on a leash are enc...
Ella Gove is the featured Young Artist soloist at the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra's May 21 concert. Ms. Gove is a violin student of Julia Haney, Concertmaster of the Bakersfield Symphony, and played in the All Kern County High School Honors Orchestra. She also played a Command Performance solo at CMEA in 2021 and 2023, and she won the CalASTA Solo Competition. She performed Bach in the Subways at the Amtrak Station in 2019 as an active member of Music of Bakersfield. This season she won the...
The Tehachapi Symphony, directed by Dr. David Newby, will perform on Sunday, May 21. The concert begins at 4 p.m. at Country Oaks Baptist Church, located at 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi. This year's Young Artist Competition winner, Ella Gove, will perform Dvorak's "Romance for Violin and Orchestra." Gove is primarily a dancer and was featured with the Bakersfield Ballet in their production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." Schumann's Overture, Scherzo, and Finale, and Franz Schubert's Symphony...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby, will be performing on Friday, Dec. 9, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd. The program will include selections from George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah," "Five Christmas Carols" arranged by David Willcocks, and John Rutter's "The Shepherd's Pipe Carol." The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra will be joined by guest soloists, the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus...
The program will feature pianist Jason Stoll, in Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor. Southern Californian pianist, Jason Stoll, enjoys a multifaceted career as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, educator and collaborative artist. Concert highlights for the upcoming 2022-23 season include concerto appearances with the Santa Monica Symphony, Westlake Village Symphony, Antelope Valley Symphony, multiple solo recitals and chamber music across the United States. Past concert...
The Tehachapi Symphony musicians have begun rehearsals for their first concert of the 24th season. The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby will be performing on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi. The program will feature pianist Jason Stoll, in Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor. The orchestra will also perform The Wasps Overture...
The Tehachapi Symphony, known as one of the most innovative orchestras in the country, wants to perform the world premiere of a new work of music by a California composer. The symphony has performed three world premieres during its history: “Ceremoniale” by Raymond David Burkhart, “What if Mozart Played with Bill Monroe?” by legendary bluegrass fiddler and composer Richard Greene and “The Golden Thread” by David Stern. The parameters are as follows: • The new work must be scored for a medium-sized orchestra: maximum 2(d1)222.4200...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby will perform on Sunday, May 15 at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. Country Oaks Baptist Church is located at 20915 Schout Rd., Tehachapi. The concert will also be live-streamed on Facebook. This year's Young Artist Competition winner, Deanna Buringrud, will perform Frank Martin's Ballade. John Knowles Paine's Overture to Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 in A Major will also be performed. Following the concert, audience...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby will perform on Sunday, March 6, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. The Black History Month celebration will include William Grant Still’s Sahdji featuring the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s The Bamboula, and Wynton Marsalis’s Concerto in D featuring violinist Lorenz Gamma. The Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus is featured with the symphony in William Grant Still’s Sahdji. William Grant Still Jr. was born in Mississippi in 1895. At age 15, Sti...
Sonja Bronson, an accomplished photographer and current president of BVCAA, presented a check for $1,000 to the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra. Since 1989, Bear Valley Cultural Arts Association has been promoting awareness and public interest in the Arts in BVS and the surrounding communities. The next TSO concert will be Sunday, March 6 at Country Oaks Baptist Church. The Black History Month celebration will include William Grant Still's Sahdji, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's The Bamboula, and Wynton...
