World Classics, North Coast Musicians
CAROL JACOBSON Conductor & Artistic Director
Welcome to our 35th Anniversary Season! This season promises to be one of our most exciting and diverse yet. Our programs will take us on a journey through a rich variety of music. From beloved masterpieces to fresh discoveries, from moments of great drama and power to music of joy, reflection, and celebration, each concert will offer something meaningful and memorable.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Oboe
Ticket range from $21-54 with discounts for season packages. We would love for everyone to attend our concerts, so we make tickets as affordable as possible. Best Seat Available RUSH tickets at the box office (6:00 PM before each concert) are only $15 adults, $10 w/student ID. CASH ONLY. Free Family Tickets - Up to 2 children (ages 5-12) get in free per paid adult ticket. Youth groups may qualify for admission at no cost.
Purchase tickets:
ONLINE: www.eurekasymphony.org EMAIL: ticketing@eurekasymphony.org CALL:
(707)845-3655 Please reach out to us any time. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts. Pre-concert Musical Notes at 6:30 PM. Live & Local Concert Previews are from 6-7:30 PM on the Monday before each concert - on zoom.
Concert details and more are at www.EurekaSymphony.org
World Classics, North Coast Musicians
Eureka Symphony Musicians & Personnel – 2026-2027
Carol Jacobson, Conductor & Artistic Director Sponsored by Pamela Ford Cavanagh & James W. West Violin I
Terrie Baune, Concertmaster Sponsored by Stephanie Perrett Karen Davy, Associate Concertmaster Jacob Alston Maggie Czajka Erika Guevara Vanessa Kibbe Karen Larkin Mara Matteoli Paul Patterson Graham Russell
Violin II
Laura Goff, Principal Sponsored by Lori Dengler & Tom Lisle Pascal Biwole Elle Doke Angela Galioto Alysia Hayes Kathy Lee Merissa Maclay Marilyn Page Trillium Pitts Hanah Rolf Kaylee Steiner-Olson
Viola
Sherry Hanson, Principal Sponsored by Elizabeth Morrison Keith Barry Susan Fowle Donald Morris Kit Morris Katie Swisher
Cello
Garrick Woods, Principal Sponsored by Ruth Fairfield Jesse Alm Peter Goetz Katy Hartridge Elizabeth Morrison Madilyn Herring Emily Morris
Bass
Dario Olachea, Principal Sponsored by Karole Ely & Alexandra Stillman William Andrews Ron Lee Patty McHaney
Flute & Piccolo
Jill Petricca, Principal Sponsored by Carol Scher Gary Lewis Emani Manning
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Ellen Weiss, Principal Sponsored by John & Nancy Van Speybroeck Linda Muggeridge Susan Sisk
English Horn Michael Kibbe
Clarinet
Natalie Cucina, Principal Sponsored by Linda Russ Heather Dial
Bassoon
Aaron Lopez, Principal Sponsored by Mary Ann & Peter Bansen Danny Gaon
Horn
Michael Robertson, Principal Sponsored by Pamela Ford Cavanagh Donald Bicknell Anwyn Halliday Matthew Morgan
Trumpet
Chris Cox, Principal Sponsored by James W. West Adam Keele Allie Richards
Trombone
George Epperson, Principal Sponsored by Stephen Sottong Phil Sams Gill Zimmerson
Bass Trombone
Kearney Vandersal
Tuba
Fred Tempas, Principal Sponsored by Greg & DJ Anderson
Percussion
Richard Rios, Principal Sponsored by Alan & Mary Lowry Courtney Abajian Allie Houghton Jude Royal Julian Wan
Timpani
Logan Harriman, Principal Sponsored by Leslie Keig & David Simms
Keyboard
John Chernoff Sponsored by Julie Fulkerson Larry Pitts
General Manager Nancy Stephenson
Music Librarian Michael Kibbe
Personnel Manager Vanessa Kibbe
Rehearsal Tech Logan Harriman
Box Office Coordinator Violet Stark Eichel
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2026-2027 Concerts Finlandia Jean Sibelius
Fridays & Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m.
Bold Beginnings
A Season of Light
October 2 & 3
December 4 & 5
Concerto for Violin, Horn and Orchestra Ethel Smyth
Carol Symphony Victor Hely-Hutchison
Symphony No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven
Hanukkah medley and holiday favorites
Featuring
Terrie Baune, Violin & Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, Horn
Featuring Claire Bent Claire is sponsored by Kathleen & Phillip Frankel
Soloists sponsored by Jonathan & Erin Flyer
All-American Celebration
Rhythm & Romance
March 5 & 6
April 16 & 17
Outdoor Overture, Aaron Copland Music for Movies, Aaron Copland Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs, George Gershwin Arranged by Robert Russell Bennett
Danzón No. 2, 2 Arturo Márquez Symphony No. 5, Franz Schubert Symphonie Espagnole, Edouard Lalo
Featuring Soprano Shawnette Sulker Baritone Bradley Kynard
Featuring
Otis Harriel, violin
Generous support provided by Jim West
Otis is sponsored by Anita Fullbright
Masterworks & Majesty Symphony No. 40 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
June 4 & 5
February 7, 2027 2:00 p.m.
Break winter’s spell with the
Piano Concerto No. 2 Johannes Brahms
Ryan is sponsored by Luther Cobb & Ellen Mahoney
Chamber Music Benefit Concert Temporary Resonance Trio
Featuring Ryan MacEvoy McCullough Piano
Arcata Playhouse Sponsored by Elizabeth Morrison
General Seating $30
SELLERS REALTY
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