WELCOME TO "TREASURES IN OUR MIDST"

Welcome to the 2011-12 season of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. I begin my fourth year as Music Director proud of the RSO's distinguished history and recent successes. I look forward to our vibrant and exciting future.

Now celebrating its 47th season, the RSO is a rare and wonderful treasure in Ridgefield, one of New England's most charming communities. It's an orchestra of the highest caliber, which presents a variety of music including classical pieces from every musical period, Broadway favorites, film music, and world premieres.

Behind the scenes, the organization has expanded into fantastic collaborative efforts with many local arts organizations. Our educational outreach has broadened to include not only concert week presentations and pre-concert lectures, but also visits and performances at schools and places of worship. The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is a wonderful, integral part of the community. The musicians and I are privileged to share the gift of music with all of you, and to be part of an organization that is truly a treasure in our midst.

Gerald L. Steichen
Music Director