The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
1/20/25 3pm:
JSO musicians: Rehearsal today cancelled. Stay home, stay safe and please practice!
We are proud to unite our audiences through their shared love for the arts
Jefferson Symphony
welcomes Dr. Sara Parkinson
as new Assistant Conductor
Dr. Sara Parkinson has been appointed to the position of Assistant Conductor of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra and will be featured in our February 2, 2024 concert.
See more about Dr. Parkinson under the "About" tab - Conductors
Poetry in Music
Sunday, February 2, 2025 3:00 p.m.
For millenia, humanity told stories not through books and TV, but music and the spoken word. See our talented principal French horn Alicia Watson, who will be performing Hindemith's virtuosic Horn Concerto, written with an accompanying short poem. Other music based on poems include Mussorgsky's "A Night on Bald Mountain", Richard Strauss' "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks” and the festive “Sensemayá:” by Mexican composer Revueltas.
Explore the folklore of Russia, Germany, and Latin America through music! The concert will be held at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center on February 2nd, 2025, at 3:00 pm.
Principal French horn Alicia Watson
2025 Young Artist Winners
L-R: Gweneth Aggeler, Li Yuqing, Ellie Sievers
March 30th, 2025 3:00 p.m.
Young Artist Concert:
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 2
1st Place Li Yuqing, violin
2nd Place Ellie Sievers, violin
3rd Place Gwenyth Aggeler, guitar
15 year old Li Yuqing will perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with JSO on March 30, 2025. She will also star in a solo recital with reception on Friday, March 28 7pm at Jefferson Unitarian Church. Li is a student at Manhattan School of Music in New York
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2nd Place winnner Ellie Sievers impressed the judges with her performance of the Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Ellie will graduate this year from U.T. Austin.
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Colorado's own Gwenyth Aggeler won 3rd place performing Rodrigo's Concierto Aranjuez. Gwenyth is currently studying classical guitar at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.
See more photos and information of all the 2025 Finalists here
Life is better with Music!!!
Our mission: JSO enhances the quality of life in Jefferson County and beyond as a cultural resource for its audience members and performing musicians.
Our story...
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1953, is a seventy--five member ensemble based in Golden, Colorado. Featuring fine musicians from many walks of life, the orchestra presents its 71st Season of symphonic performances for Front Range audiences. We are proud to unite our audiences through their shared love for the arts.
