Murray Symphony

For 50 years, the Murray Symphony has brought music, friendship, and unforgettable performances to our community, and in just TWO WEEKS, we celebrate this incredible milestone together! ✨🎶

Join us for our Golden Anniversary Concert as we honor five decades of music-making with an exciting evening filled with powerful symphonic works, beloved favorites, and a few cinematic surprises from John Williams that audiences of all ages will love.

What makes Murray Symphony special isn’t just the music. It’s the people. Our orchestra is made up of musicians spanning generations and skill levels, all united by a shared love of performing and bringing live music to our community. For 50 years, that passion has continued to grow, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you.

Whether you’ve attended every concert or have never heard us perform before, this is the perfect time to experience the magic of live symphonic music.

🎻 50 years of music
✨ 50 years of community
🎶 One unforgettable celebration

We hope you’ll join us for this very special evening!

Tickets available at murraysymphony.org
$10
Children 10 and under are free

Join us as we honor 50 incredible years of music, memories, friendship, and artistry with a concert worthy of the occasion. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to be part of this milestone celebration.

*Please note, our venue for this concert will be Murray High School, and showtime is 8 p.m.

✨ Something legendary is coming… ✨

Join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of music with a concert that honors our past and ignites the future. 🎶

This milestone performance will feature unforgettable works, including the iconic, cinematic sounds of John Williams. From soaring themes to heart-pounding moments, this is music that has shaped generations.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned… more details coming soon, but save the date for June 6th! 🎉

The Murray Symphony is a vibrant community group comprised of approximately 75 musicians, bringing together generations of talent ranging from performers in their 20s all the way to their 70s! Some of our musicians have years of refined performance experience, while others play purely for the love of it. But together, those perspectives create something far greater than any one of us alone. One thing we all have in common is that we love performing for our community.

Save the date (June 6) for our next concert. Details to come.

The grand finale of Scheherazade explodes onto the stage in a whirlwind of danger, adventure, and intrigue reimagined as the thrilling tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. From the first electrifying notes, the music pulses with urgency as the cunning thieves race through a vibrant marketplace, their secrets teetering on the edge of discovery.

Tension builds with every moment. Will Ali Baba outsmart them, or will the thieves close in? The orchestra surges with breathtaking intensity, driving toward a heart-pounding climax as chaos erupts and fate hangs in the balance. Just when it seems all is lost, the sea rises in a powerful, cinematic sweep, crashing in a spectacular finish that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

And then… stillness. The solo violin of Scheherazade returns one final time: graceful, triumphant, and full of mystery, bringing this unforgettable journey to a breathtaking close.

Don’t miss this dazzling fusion of music and storytelling where legendary adventure, sweeping orchestration, and stunning ballet come together for a finale you’ll never forget.

Experience it all tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. General admission $15. Kids 10 and under are free. www.murraysymphony.org

See you tomorrow at 7pm!

See you Saturday!

The third movement of Scheherazade is a lush, romantic contrast to the drama and adventure of the surrounding movements.

Instead of danger or suspense, this movement paints a picture of tender love and graceful courtly life. A flowing, lyrical melody passed between strings and woodwinds represents the young prince and princess, suggesting innocence, beauty, and a deep emotional connection. The music feels almost like a gentle dance, with a sense of elegance and calm that evokes a palace garden or a quiet moment between the two lovers.

The recurring solo violin, representing Scheherazade, weaves in and out, reminding us that this serene love story is still part of her grand tapestry of tales.

Overall, the third movement offers a dreamy, heartfelt interlude rich with warmth, intimacy, and sweeping romance before the excitement of the final movement returns.

Stay tuned for next week as we unveil the thrilling final chapter of Scheherazade’s tale. And don’t miss your chance to experience it live by grabbing your tickets now! At only $15 they are going fast! www.murraysymphony.org

We are so excited to have our friends from the Ballet Center Utah, Inc perform with us! Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.

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