"In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the first director of the San Francisco Recreation Department. The symphony today is the oldest community orchestra on the West Coast. Since 2002, the symphony has functioned as an all-volunteer orchestra, managed by the members of the orchestra and volunteer supporters."
"Sunday, March 22, 2026 - The American Sound 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMPROGRAM: Scott Joplin - Treemonisha Overture Charles Ives/arrang. Schuman - Variations on America George Gershwin - Piano Concerto Daniel Glover, piano soloist Florence Price - The Oak Aaron Copland - John Henry Louis Moreau Gottschalk - Symphony 1 Paul Schrage - Music Director & ConductorFree Concert - Donations Accepted - Suggested Donation $10 - $20"
San Francisco Civic Symphony was created in 1931 by Mrs. Sigmund Stern with support from Dr. Josephine Randall and is the oldest community orchestra on the West Coast. Since 2002 the ensemble has been an all-volunteer orchestra managed by members and volunteer supporters. Paul Schrage serves as Music Director and Conductor. The 2025–2026 season offers free Sunday afternoon concerts at Herbst Theatre with suggested donations. Program highlights include Strauss's Don Juan and Ravel's Sheherazade (Nov. 2, 2025); Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 6 (Jan. 18, 2026); an American program featuring Gershwin, Price, Copland, and Gottschalk (Mar. 22, 2026); and Holst's The Planets (June 7).
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