FREE Symphony Connection Concerts

The Symphony Connections program is a partnership between The Phoenix Symphony and Maricopa Community Colleges that provides introductions to orchestral music for undergraduate and continuing education students, as well as for general members of the surrounding community. Approximately 2,500 people participate annually.

Developed in 1997, this program features performances on four Maricopa Community College Campuses by Strings from The Phoenix Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Comprised of twenty-five members of The Phoenix Symphony’s string section and conducted by Assistant Conductor Benjamin Rous, these performances are educational and engaging. Rous presents the history and cultural significance of each work performed, and invites the audience to ask questions throughout the program.

This year’s performances will include the complete Simple Symphony by Benjamin Britten, and will feature composers Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, and Bartók.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Glendale Community College


Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Gateway Community College


Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Mesa Community College


Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Phoenix College