Resident Companies
American Philharmonic
Founded in 1998, American Philharmonic - Sonoma County is a full size symphonic
orchestra conceived from and supported by the communities of Sonoma County.
Created by a group of musicians dedicated to reinventing the American symphony
orchestra on sustainable democratic principles, the orchestra has grown from
modest beginnings as the Cotati Philharmonic, to become the premier professional
volunteer orchestra in the North Bay Area.
apsonoma.org or
call 707-793-2177.
Healdsburg Guitar Festival
This biannual event presents the world’s premier exposition and sale of handcrafted acoustic guitars. The 3 day event features hundreds of beautiful guitars on display, workshops, seminars and concerts by the world’s finest acoustic guitarists.
800-477-4437 or www.lmii.com.
Roustabout Theater
Roustabout Theater is a professional theater
company presenting contemporary musicals and classic plays. Through
collaboration with the finest performers, composers and theater-makers
from around the country, Roustabout creates world-class theater
in Sonoma County.
In addition, Roustabout Theater's rigorous Apprentice Program
- a unique training program for local students ages 11 to 18 - offers
intensive classes and seasonal productions. Apprentices also
participate in Roustabout's exclusive and unparalleled Masterclasses
with visiting professional theater artists.
For more information, visit Roustabout Theater or call 707-527-0983.
Santa Rosa Concert Association
In existence since 1949 this all-volunteer organization has presented, to the Santa Rosa area, a variety of musical experiences; from dance and individual instrumental presentations to choral groups and orchestras. These world-renowned artists perform at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts and many offer workshops for the youth of our community.
For information visit
Santa Rosa Concert Association or call 707-546-1152.
Santa Rosa Nutcracker
Santa Rosa Nutcracker has produced the Nutcracker ballet at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts since 2005 continuing a 13 year tradition. Santa Rosa Nutcracker provides a wonderful performance for Sonoma County and a venue for talented dancers to perform. The performance is open to all dancers of Sonoma County.
The Nutcracker ballet features local dancers, guest principal dancers, a live orchestra with conductor and various local groups performing over a 3 day period in December. Each year Santa Rosa Nutcracker donates hundreds of tickets to various youth groups in Sonoma and Napa Counties.
For more information visit SantaRosaNutcracker.com or phone 707-838-3103
Santa Rosa Symphony
The Santa Rosa Symphony was founded in 1927 and has performed at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts since 1981. The Santa Rosa Symphony presents approximately 25 performances per year, and has a strong youth music education component, including a youth orchestra, wind ensemble, preparatory orchestra and a discovery orchestra.
For more information, call 707-54-MUSIC (546-8742) or visit
Santa Rosa Symphony.
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