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Season 2

Approaching Eternity in Photos

 

Take a look at a new trove of photos from last April when we premiered Approaching Eternity by Nicholas Bentz in April of 2017 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Photo Credit: Dan Rorke.

Music Director Jordan Randall Smith leads the orchestra in Bentz’s Approaching Eternity.

Music Director Jordan Randall Smith leads the orchestra in Bentz’s Approaching Eternity.

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Principal Cellist Mike Newman and cellist Rob Erb Kaufman perform Nick’s work with its challenging writing for strings.

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Bassoonist Mateen Milan was an guest artist with the orchestra at the time, but later auditioned to join the group.

  

Former Associate Concertmaster Kristin Bakkegard leads the orchestra

Former Associate Concertmaster Kristin Bakkegard leads the orchestra

Current and former Principal Hornist Scott Ullman and Kelso Jones (respectively) perform with guest artist Gabriel Luciano and the woodwinds of Symphony Number One. 

Current and former Principal Hornist Scott Ullman and Kelso Jones (respectively) perform with guest artist Gabriel Luciano and the woodwinds of Symphony Number One. 

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The composer in his own words: Nicholas Bentz gives a description of the basis for his sprawling new work, Approaching Eternity for Chamber Orchestra. just moments before the orchestra gives the second performances.

 

Take a look at this clip of Approaching Eternity, then learn more about our latest album (which includes Approaching Eternity),  Approaching.

A Letter from Taylor

A Letter from Taylor

I couldn't be more excited to perform with some of my beloved SNO colleagues this Thursday at The Center Club! You'll hear a bit of Wanamaker, Ives, Gershwin, and a tease of Mahler's Song of the Earth from yours truly. Join us for a summer evening of hors d’oeuvres and musical flair at A Taste of Symphony Number One!

Auditions for Season 2

Auditions for Season 2

SYMPHONY NUMBER ONE

Announces Auditions for:

FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON, HORN, PERCUSSION,
VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, CONTRABASS

See "Audition Repertoire" below to download the PDF for your instrument.

And Interviews for:

ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR, PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, COMPOSITION DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

A Letter from Selena

A Letter from Selena

A letter from Principal Horn and Director of Development, Selena Maytum. "

Friends,

We have had a wonderful year of performing new music, gathering new audiences, and working with some amazing composers. One highlight for me was performing John Adams' Son of Chamber Symphony. That piece was one of the first "modern" compositions that I fell in love with as a horn player, and it was great to work with Jordan and the rest of our ensemble to bring it to life last May."

Symphony Number One is Baltimore's Newes Chamber Orchestra, devoted to substantial works by emerging composers.