The Claremont Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer community orchestra based in Claremont, California. Music Director Robert Sage leads the CSO in its 61st season providing FREE classical music concerts to Claremont and its neighboring communities.
The Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra is sponsored by the Claremont Symphony Orchestra Association. This year the CYSO celebrates its 30th season providing young people an opportunity to hone their performance skills in an orchestral setting.
All concerts for both the CSO and the CYSO take place in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, Claremont, CA 91711. Bridges Hall of Music is at the corner of 4th Street and College Avenue on Pomona College campus. For a map and detailed directions, click here.
The Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra is sponsored by the Claremont Symphony Orchestra Association. This year the CYSO celebrates its 30th season providing young people an opportunity to hone their performance skills in an orchestral setting.
All concerts for both the CSO and the CYSO take place in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, Claremont, CA 91711. Bridges Hall of Music is at the corner of 4th Street and College Avenue on Pomona College campus. For a map and detailed directions, click here.
In Memoriam - Music Director Emeritus Dr. James Fahringer (1935-2013)
Please visit our memorial web page to see photos of Jim and to read personal tributes.
Dr. Earl James Fahringer dedicated his musical life to the Claremont Symphony Orchestra. During the past 53 years, Jim (as he was affectionately known) served as violinist, violist, percussionist, Assistant Conductor, Music Director (for 32 years), and Co-Conductor of the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra (for more than 20 years). The orchestra was his family. Jim’s wife Delphine Pierce Fahringer also contributed to the orchestra for nearly 50 years, as soprano soloist and, most notably, as Manager of the CYSO (for 20 years), until her passing in 2008. Among the highlights of Jim’s career were three concerts by the Las Vegas Motown group Spectrum. The last concert he conducted was the June 2013 performance of Spectrum.
Dr. Fahringer graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with degrees in Music Education and Conducting. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts from USC in Voice Performance in 1976. He was a music educator in the Pomona School District for over thirty years.
The CSO has established the James and Delphine Fahringer Fund for support of the CSO and CYSO. Donations may be sent to Claremont Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 698, Claremont, CA 91711.
Donations will be recognized in CSO programs beginning in March 2014.
Please visit our memorial web page to see photos of Jim and to read personal tributes.
Dr. Earl James Fahringer dedicated his musical life to the Claremont Symphony Orchestra. During the past 53 years, Jim (as he was affectionately known) served as violinist, violist, percussionist, Assistant Conductor, Music Director (for 32 years), and Co-Conductor of the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra (for more than 20 years). The orchestra was his family. Jim’s wife Delphine Pierce Fahringer also contributed to the orchestra for nearly 50 years, as soprano soloist and, most notably, as Manager of the CYSO (for 20 years), until her passing in 2008. Among the highlights of Jim’s career were three concerts by the Las Vegas Motown group Spectrum. The last concert he conducted was the June 2013 performance of Spectrum.
Dr. Fahringer graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with degrees in Music Education and Conducting. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts from USC in Voice Performance in 1976. He was a music educator in the Pomona School District for over thirty years.
The CSO has established the James and Delphine Fahringer Fund for support of the CSO and CYSO. Donations may be sent to Claremont Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 698, Claremont, CA 91711.
Donations will be recognized in CSO programs beginning in March 2014.
In Memoriam - Retired Associate Conductor Dr. Gary Iida (1942-2013)
Dr. Iida joined the CSO in 1975 and never left. He was a trumpeter, percussionist, conductor, Concert for Young People maestro, witty colleague, fine musician, and -- his favorite role -- Elvis impersonator. His courage facing his debilitating illness (Parkinson's) for almost two decades inspired all who encountered him. He was especially effective as a role model when he conducted from his wheelchair, especially at his favorite concerts -- the ones for children. For a number of years Dr. Iida had been coming to CSO concerts in his wheelchair or with his walker to help hand out programs in the lobby. This he did just this season at our Oct. 20 concert. Dr. Iida was a beloved member of the CSO family and will be greatly missed.
Dr. Iida joined the CSO in 1975 and never left. He was a trumpeter, percussionist, conductor, Concert for Young People maestro, witty colleague, fine musician, and -- his favorite role -- Elvis impersonator. His courage facing his debilitating illness (Parkinson's) for almost two decades inspired all who encountered him. He was especially effective as a role model when he conducted from his wheelchair, especially at his favorite concerts -- the ones for children. For a number of years Dr. Iida had been coming to CSO concerts in his wheelchair or with his walker to help hand out programs in the lobby. This he did just this season at our Oct. 20 concert. Dr. Iida was a beloved member of the CSO family and will be greatly missed.
Dr. Iida's family has asked that in lieu of flowers a memorial recognition be sent to the Gary Iida Memorial CYSO Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to Claremont Symphony Orchestra, and include "Gary Iida" in the memo section. Checks may be sent to Claremont Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 698, Claremont, CA 91711.
Donations will be recognized in CSO programs beginning in March 2014.
Donations will be recognized in CSO programs beginning in March 2014.
