65th Season, 2009-2010

Season Brochure

Major Milestone Demands Something Big

Monumental Music
Maestro Nicholas Wallin launches his second year with the Mid-Columbia Symphony and promises a season of classical and pops favorites. Concertgoers can expect exciting changes in the Three Rivers Convention Center venue.

Jump in the first concert, October 3, 2009, with a Short Ride in a Fast Machine by American contemporary composer John Adams. Move right along with the Cello Concerto in B Minor by Antonin Dvorak. This last cello concerto of Dvorak's is performed and recorded more frequently than any other cello concerto. Finally, sit back in your season seat and catch Haydn's Symphony No 83 in G Minor.

On January 24, 2010, MCS serves up it first Sunday afternoon concert. What better way to spend a cold, gray, January afternoon than listening to the Brahms' Symphony No. 2? Warm up fast as the symphony throws Javelin by Michael Torke. The Atlanta Committee for the Olympics commissioned this "sonic Olympiad" to celebrate the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Season. Keep the heat on with Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings and then head to the lobby for some after-concert cheer.

On March 20, to usher in spring, the symphony applies a palette of bold, musical color with Pictures at an Exhibition by Modeste Mussorgsky. This concert also brushes the wide canvas of talented, young players with its 50th anniversary presentation of the Mid-Columbia Symphony's Young artist competition winners

The May 15 concert highlights life, its natural completion and MSC season's end with Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem. Pairing together the Mid-Columbia Symphony and the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers, this grand finale of 2010 concludes a season of stellar interpretation of major works.

All four Mid-Columbia Symphony concerts will be held at the Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA. The concerts start at 8 PM, EXCEPT the January 24th concert, which begins at 3 PM.

Three Rivers Convention Center Update
The new acoustic shell, introduced during the 2008-09 season, refined and defined the quality of the sound at the Three Rivers Convention Center. To take advantage of the improved sound, venue seating has been updated. A Conductor's Circle, the "best seats in the house" has been added and both Gold and Silver seating sections have expanded.

Special Ticket Pricing
To honor the MSC 65th season, tickets will be even more affordable. Seniors (62+) and students can now buy an entire season ticket for $65, almost 50% lower than in years past. "We realize the last year in the economy has been financially difficult. Deeply discounted senior and student tickets will keep more people enjoying the 2009-10 season of classic and pops performances for one low price," said Sandra Stanley, MCS board president.

Mid-Columbia Symphony Pre-season Ticket Prices Good Until July 4

Pre-season tickets can be purchased at the Symphony office 1166 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA which is open 11-4 PM Monday through Friday or telephone 509-943-6602.

MSC Booms Again for Independence Day
MSC will again perform an Independence Day Concert on July 3 at 7 pm. This FREE concert will be held at the Pavilion, Flat Top Park, West Richland, WA.

The program will include The Star Spangled Banner, music from Lord of the Rings, and rousing favorites by such composers as Bernstein, Joplin, Sousa, Copland and others.

Bring family and friends and watch the musical sparks fly under a starry Tri-Cities sky. Concessions are available or bring your own picnic basket. This concert will be the last chance to buy pre-season priced tickets!