"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"
The San Francisco Civic Symphony was created in 1931 by Mrs. Sigmund Stern with support from Dr. Josephine Randall, first director of the San Francisco Recreation Department. The symphony is the oldest community orchestra on the West Coast. Since 2002, the ensemble has operated as an all-volunteer orchestra managed by its members and volunteer supporters. The 2025–2026 season presents free Sunday concerts at Herbst Theatre under Music Director and Conductor Paul Schrage. Programs run from November 2, 2025 through June 7, 2026 and include works by Strauss, Ravel, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Copland, Holst, and others. Concerts accept donations with suggested amounts.
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