Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life in Southwest Washington by providing symphonic music of the highest caliber in live performances and through music education in schools, concert halls, and throughout the community.

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2024/25 Young Artist Competition

Nine of the nation's finest young musicians will compete in the final round of the VSO's 30th Young Artist Concerto Competition. Taking place on October 13, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA, the event is free and open to the public and will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

Free to attend! If you plan on attending, please reserve your seat using the link below.

YAC Finals Seat Reservation

VSO Chamber Ensemble: String Quartet with Clarinet and Horn

The performance includes Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Kreuz’s Quintet for Horn and Strings featuring VSO principal clarinet Igor Shakhman, principal horn Dan Partridge and string quartet consisting of VSO musicians, Rosie Jeong Kim, violin, Elizabeth Doty, violin, Jeremy Waterman, viola, and Dieter Ratzlaf, cello.

October 20 | 3 PM

First Presbyterian Church

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Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto

Rachel Barton Pine returns by popular demand to perform the lush and lyrical Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, alongside Shostakovich’s boisterous and ironic Tenth Symphony.

November 2 | 7 PM & November 3 | 3 PM

Skyview Concert Hall, Vancouver, WA

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2024/25 Season Subscriptions

We are thrilled to announce our 2024/25 Season! With 7 spectacular symphonic performances as well as 7 chamber performances, discover that world-class music belongs to everyone this season! 

 

Symphonic Series Chamber Series