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Utah Valley Symphony is the longest established community orchestra in the Valley.

10/23/2026

Tonight’s your last chance.

UVU President Jon Anderson narrates Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, with violinist Joanna Kurkowicz in The Red Violin and Gershwin’s An American in Paris.

🗓 TONIGHT · 7:30 PM · The Noorda, Orem
🎟️ Use code UVS26 for $10 Tickets

Tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34807473/portraits-of-america-orem-uvu-noorda-center-for-the-performing-arts

10/20/2026

Join us for Portraits of America, featuring Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait.
🎤 Thursday, Oct 22: Covey Center, narrated by former Governor Gary Herbert
🎤 Friday, Oct 23: Noorda Center, narrated by UVU President Jon Anderson
🕢 Both nights at 7:30 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets at utahvalleysymphony.org

10/19/2026

Taxi horns, jazz, and a lot of joy. 🇫🇷🇺🇸

Gershwin wrote An American in Paris in 1928 after his own trip to Paris, complete with real taxi horns in the orchestra. It's how we close Portraits of America: America's optimism, set to music.

Both nights at 7:30 PM: Thu., Oct. 22 in Provo • Fri., Oct. 23 in Orem

Provo Tickets at The Covey: https://covey-tickets.provo.gov/ChooseSeats/114201

Orem Tickets at The Noorda: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34807473/portraits-of-america-orem-uvu-noorda-center-for-the-performing-arts

10/18/2026

"As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.” — Abraham Lincoln, 1862

These are among the words you'll hear in Copland's Lincoln Portrait at Portraits of America, spoken live with a full orchestra underneath.

Thu., Oct. 22 • Covey Center, Provo — Governor Gary Herbert • Tickets: https://covey-tickets.provo.gov/ChooseSeats/114201

Fri., Oct. 23 • The Noorda, Orem — UVU President Jon Anderson • Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34807473/portraits-of-america-orem-uvu-noorda-center-for-the-performing-arts

10/17/2026

One week from tonight. 🇺🇸

UVU President Jon Anderson narrates Lincoln Portrait at the Noorda in Orem, with violinist Joanna Kurkowicz and the Utah Valley Symphony.

🗓 Fri., Oct. 23 • 7:30 PM

Tickets for the Noorda: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34807473/portraits-of-america-orem-uvu-noorda-center-for-the-performing-arts

10/16/2026

One week from tonight. 🇺🇸

Tickets: https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/portraits-of-america/

Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert narrates Lincoln Portrait at the Covey Center in Provo, with violinist Joanna Kurkowicz and the Utah Valley Symphony.

🗓 Thu., Oct. 22 • 7:30 PM

10/13/2026

You've probably heard this music. 🎻

John Corigliano won an Oscar for his score to The Red Violin. Hear its fiery Chaconne live, played by internationally acclaimed violinist Joanna Kurkowicz with the Utah Valley Symphony.

Oct. 22 • Covey Center, Provo
Oct. 23 • The Noorda, Orem

Tickets at https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/portraits-of-america/

10/12/2026

Lincoln's words, spoken by UVU's new president. 🇺🇸

UVU President Jon Anderson narrates Copland's Lincoln Portrait at the Noorda. Violinist Joanna Kurkowicz performs the Chaconne from The Red Violin, and the orchestra closes with Gershwin's An American in Paris.

🗓 Fri., Oct. 23 • 7:30 PM • The Noorda, Orem
Bring your family, your roommates, your section.

https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/portraits-of-america/

10/10/2026

“Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.” — Abraham Lincoln

In Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait (1942), Lincoln's own words are spoken over a full orchestra. It's one of the most moving pieces of American music ever written, and we're performing it for America's 250th.

Narrated by Governor Gary Herbert (Thu., Oct. 22, Covey Center, Provo) and UVU President Jon Anderson (Fri., Oct. 23, the Noorda, Orem).

Tickets at https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/portraits-of-america/

07/23/2026

The Utah Valley Symphony is accepting auditions for Violin, Flute 2/Piccolo, and Bassoon on Wednesday, August 19.

We are a volunteer community orchestra dedicated to presenting high-quality orchestral performances while fostering a welcoming and collaborative musical community. Whether you’re looking to return to orchestral playing or are searching for a new ensemble, we invite qualified musicians to audition.

Candidates should prepare:
• A brief biographical sketch
• One 3-minute solo (no accompanist required)
• Standard orchestral excerpts
• Sight-reading

Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings in Provo, with each concert cycle typically consisting of 4–7 rehearsals.

To view audition requirements, download excerpts, and learn more, visit:
https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/auditions.php

To schedule an audition, email:
[email protected]

Address

425 W Center Street
Provo, UT
84601

Website

https://www.utahvalleysymphony.org/support.php

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