Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

A Flag Fourth
2024-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is back on the lawn at Pepsi Amphitheater for our annual Flag Fourth concert! This family-friendly patriotic pops concert is perfect for all ages, free of charge, and open to the public. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, as well as your appetite – Sunshine Bowls and Flyin’ K BBQ food trucks will be there serving you up some delicious food!
This is a free non-ticketed event.
Doors open at 2pm and the show starts at 3pm!

5th Annual Golf Tournament
2024-07-29 07:30 - 14:00 | Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club, 3685 W Strawberry Roan, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
The Rotary Club of Flagstaff and The Flagstaff Symphony are excited to host the 5th annual golf tournament on Monday, July, 29. Registration begins at 8am and the shotgun start is at 9am. The tournament will take place at the highly sought-after Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club, a world-class golf course nestled in the picturesque mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona.
The price is $175.00 per player or $700.00 for a foursome. Lunch is included in the price, and extra individual lunches can be purchased at $30.00 per person.
For more information – Please contact Thom von Hapsburg at 928-225-2581.

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FSO Guild Home Tour
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | AZ
See inside beautiful homes from historic Downtown Flagstaff to several of the exclusive golf and ranch communities. Each residence showcases unique features and captivating stories, creating an unforgettable journey through Flagstaff’s past and present. Musical performances by symphony members in each home. All proceeds support the concerts, education and community outreach programs of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
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Sippin' with the Symphony
2024-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Wiseman Aviation, 2650 W Shamrell Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year to launch our milestone 75th season, Sippin’ with the Symphony! The evening includes food and drink from local restaurants, breweries, and wineries, a live symphonic experience, our annual auction, and dancing to a live DJ! All proceeds support upcoming concerts, musician pay, and community outreach and education programs.
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Dance Masterworks & Elgar Cello Concerto
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Program
Dance Masterworks and Elgar
Alberto Ginastera – Four Dances from Estancia
Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85
Karlos Rodriguez, cello
Maurice Ravel – La Valse
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Suite from Swan Lake
The 75th season opener brings the power and passion of great orchestral dance music to life,
beginning with Ginastera’s vibrant portrait of Argentina. Elgar’s Cello Concerto, featuring new
NAU professor Karlos Rodriguez, captivates with its heartfelt expression and virtuosity. Ravel’s
dramatic reflection on the waltz evolves from a graceful dance into a whirling, almost
nightmarish vision. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s Suite from “Swan Lake” conjures the magic and
mystery of the beloved Russian fairy tale.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium
Single tickets AND season concert packs are on sale now.
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Marimba Magic and Brahms
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Program:
Mikhail Glinka – Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Eric Ewazen – Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra
Brian Hanner, marimba
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 73
An unforgettable evening as FSO showcases the talents of its own principal percussionist.
Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila sweeps you into the world of Russian folklore.
Ewazen’s beautiful Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra showcases the marimba’s
unique voice and Hanner’s artistry. Brahms’; Symphony No. 2 provides a calm counterbalance to
the evening’s earlier excitement.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium
Single tickets AND season concert packs go on sale August 16th!
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The Nutcracker Ballet
2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The annual tradition is back! Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet – A Flagstaff holiday tradition featuring the NAU Community Music and Dance Troupe is on December 6th and 7th of this year!

The Nutcracker Ballet comes to life with a festive and enchanting performance that tells the story of Clara’s magical Christmas Eve adventure, featuring whimsical characters, dazzling dance scenes, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music.

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The Nutcracker Ballet - Lollipop Matinee
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The annual tradition is back! Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet – A Flagstaff holiday tradition featuring the NAU Community Music and Dance Troupe is on December 6th and 7th of this year!

The Lollipop Matinee, a shortened family-friendly version suitable for younger children is at 2pm on December 7th. Tickets go on sale November 1st.

The Nutcracker Ballet comes to life with a festive and enchanting performance that tells the story of Clara’s magical Christmas Eve adventure, featuring whimsical characters, dazzling dance scenes, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music.

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Romantic Rhapsody
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Program
Camille Saint-Saëns – Bacchanale from Samson et Delilah
Frederick Delius – The Walk to the Paradise Garden from A Village Romeo and Juliet
Richard Wagner – Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Claude Debussy – Prélude à l’Aprés-midi d’un Faune
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Adam Żukiewicz, piano
An evening of romance and musical featuring some of the most beautiful music ever composed
and three stories of star-crossed lovers. Saint-Saëns sets the tone with vibrant rhythms and lush
orchestration. Delius offers a serene and idyllic interlude. The orchestra then delves into the
profound emotions of Wagner’s “Prelude and Liebestod,” a masterpiece that explores the
transcendent power of love and desire. Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is erotic
and dreamlike, evoking a sensual, otherworldly atmosphere. Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a
Theme of Paganini”; showcases the composer’s ability to blend dazzling piano technique with
lyrical expression.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium
Single tickets AND season concert packs are on sale!
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Heroes and Villains: A Symphonic Showdown
2025-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
An epic evening of musical adventure that brings the thrilling clash of iconic heroes and villains
to the symphonic stage. This program features breathtaking scores that capture the essence of
timeless battles between good and evil. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader, Batman vs. the Joker,
Superman vs. Lex Luthor, and more. Let the powerful themes of these legendary characters
ignite your imagination and transport you to worlds where the battle between good and evil
plays out in spectacular fashion.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium
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Verdi’s Requiem
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Program
Giuseppe Verdi – Messa da Requiem
The 75th season finale features Verdi’s monumental Requiem in collaboration with the NAU’s
Shrine of the Ages Choir and the Master Chorale of Flagstaff, a work of profound depth and
emotional power that stands as one of the greatest choral-orchestral compositions ever
written. This spectacular concert is a fitting end to FSO’s diamond anniversary season. Join us as
we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future filled with more
beautiful music and unforgettable performances.
Concert @7:30pm / Ardrey Auditorium
Pre-concert reception @ 6pm / Kitt Atrium
Single tickets AND season concert packs are on sale!

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Sippin' with the Symphony
2025-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Wiseman Aviation, 2650 W Shamrell Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Sippin’ with the Symphony | August 30, 2025
Soar into an unforgettable evening with Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra at Wiseman Aviation. On August 30, experience an intimate and immersive musical soirée with Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra musicians. Plus, savor local flavors, sip wine and craft beer, and enjoy games and a live and silent auction.
Save the date for August 30, 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
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Fanfares and Fireworks
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
FSO’s Season 76 opens with Lalo’s dramatic overture to Le roi d’Ys, a rarely performed French gem. Steven Moeckel then takes center stage for Tchaikovsky’s dazzling and emotional violin concerto. Janáček’s powerful Sinfonietta, composed for an enormous
brass section and full orchestra, delivers a radiant, triumphant finale.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Eduoard Lalo: Overture to Le roi d’Ys
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Steven Moeckel, violin
Leoš Janáček: Sinfonietta
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Resounding Triumph: Rachmaninoff & Brahms
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Two masterpieces of Romantic intensity. Pianist Fanya Lin triumphs in Rachmaninoff’s formidable and virtuosic third concerto—regarded as one of the most difficult works in the repertoire. The program closes with Brahms’s first symphony, a long-awaited
answer to Beethoven, bursting with passion and grandeur.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Fanya Lin, piano
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
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The Nutcracker
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for a magical journey through Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
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The Nutcracker - Lollipop Matinee
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for a magical journey through Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. The Lollipop Matinee is a shortened version for families with young children!

The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | AZ

Symphonic Sci-Fi
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Galactic soundscapes from across the universe!
An out-of-this-world evening, featuring unforgettable themes from Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T., 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more. With dazzling strings, big brass, and epic storytelling, this concert will thrill sci-fi movie fans of all ages.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T., 2001 Space Odyssey, Back to the Future, and
many more.
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Indulge: Symphonic Flavors
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Indulge your senses in a concert of rich musical flavors. From Goulet’s chocolate-inspired suite to Vaughan Williams’s lyrical Oboe Concerto and Mozart’s stormy Symphony No. 40, this Valentine’s weekend program is the perfect blend of elegance and passion.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Maxime Goulet: Symphonic Chocolates: Orchestral Suite in Four Flavors
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Oboe and Strings in A minor
Shane Werts, oboe
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
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Light Unbound
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Two monumental choral works fill the FSO’s Season 76 finale with color and spirit. Poulenc’s Gloria bursts with joy, reverence, and unexpected humor. John Adams’ Harmonium fuses minimalist rhythms with lush harmonies and the poetry of John Donne
and Emily Dickinson in a thrilling tour de force.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – Season Finale, Ardrey Auditorium
Our season finale concert is in collaboration with NAU’s Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff.
Francis Poulenc: Gloria
Christine Graham, soprano
John Adams: Harmonium
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Beethoven 5k Run!
2026-06-13 07:00 - 08:30 | Buffalo Park on McMillan Mesa, 2400 N Gemini Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us for the annual Beethoven 5k run fundraiser on June 13th! The race will be held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff with the course on McMillan Mesa trail. This annual event celebrates classical music, nature, community, and the upcoming 77th season of FSO.
So why Beethoven? The opening four-note motif of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is one of the most recognizable and iconic sequences in classical music. Beethoven’s influence on classical music is immeasurable, and he left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire musicians and audiences. It is also known that Beethoven found inspiration in nature and often composed while walking in the countryside. He believed that spending time outdoors helped stimulate his creativity.
Your participation helps fund music education for children, programs for new parents, and accessible world-class performances that connect us all.
Early-bird pricing (through May 14): $40. Regular price (after May 14): $50
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A Flag Fourth
2026-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Join us for another year of A Flag Fourth, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration of our independence! The orchestra will perform a family-friendly, free patriotic concert at Pepsi Amphitheater on the Fourth of July. Doors open at 2 PM and the concert begins at 3 PM.

Before the concert come and experience an instrument petting zoo for children, and grab a yummy bite from local food trucks.
Parking for the event is free at Fort Tuthill.
