The 2018-2019 Concert Season is Here
We are excited about the 2018-2019 Season. The kick off Pops Concerts in late September are certified hits. Next up is the Christmas Concert. We hope you join us.
- Christmas Concert, December 8, 2018, 4:00 pm, Cameron Park Recreation Center
- Classical Concert, Featuring Young Artist Competition Winner(s), April 28th, 2019, 3:00 pm, Foothills United Methodist Church, Rescue
2019 Young Artist Competition
Applications for the Sierra Symphony’s Young Artist competition are being accepted now through January 11, 2019. Auditions are scheduled for February 9, 2019 and are open to players of all instruments. Winners will perform with the Sierra Symphony on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3:oo pm at Foothills United Methodist Church. Applicants must be 17 years old or younger as of February 10, 2019. Applications and guidelines are available through public and private music teachers. Please e-mail Linda Reams at lindareams@gmail.com for further information.
Visiting El Dorado County
Are you planning a trip to the Sierra Nevada to go skiing? Will you be in the area visiting some of our many wineries? How about looking for a Christmas Tree in Apple Hill? If so, also enjoy a wonderful afternoon or evening treat with the Sierra Symphony.
The Symphony
The Sierra Symphony is made up of local musicians from El Dorado County, Amador County and Sacramento County. The symphony performs several concerts a year, usually in Placerville, California.
Symphony Under the Direction of Roy Fulmer, Jr.
Mr. Fulmer received a B.A. in Music from California State College at Long Beach in 1969. He studied saxophone with Ralph Gari, Leo Potts and Leon Maxey. Roy then studied conducting with H. Robert Reynolds, Charles Yates and Don Wilcox.
Roy received a M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum from Chapman College.
Roy began his teaching career (1970-2006) as the Band Director at Ponderosa and El Dorado High Schools in 1970-71. From 1971-72 he was the Band Director at Ponderosa High School, Buckeye Middle School and William Brooks Elementary School. From 1972-2006 he was Band Director and Instrumental Music Instructor at Ponderosa High School.
Roy is currently retired and teaching privately.