All of our members are active in other local Richmond musical groups.  Please check the links below to see more information about these groups.

The Richmond Philharmonic

Dedicated to fine quality, low cost performances of standard classical repertoire, this group, directed by Erin R. Freeman, regularly features local performers as soloists and seeks to advance the artistic skill of its 75 amateur and semi-professional musicians.  The Philharmonic’s programs make artistic quality and creative excellence accessible and inviting to all.

Richmond Symphonic Winds

Led by Mrs. Iris Schwartz, the mission of the Richmond Symphonic Winds is to provide the best symphonic band music for the Richmond, Virginia area. Formed in 1994, members of the organization are professional musicians, orchestral performers, music teachers, university professors, and all types of dedicated band musicians.

The European Wind Ensemble

The repertoire of this group conducted by Andreas Marx consists of traditional waltzes, polkas, and marches from Germany, Austria, Poland, and Czechoslovakia, as well as music from the rest of Europe.

The Chesterfield Community Band

The band was formed in the Fall of 1997 in cooperation with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. Since then, they have dedicated themselves to providing an opportunity for residents of the greater Richmond area to perform fine concert music.  Emmanuel Barks joined the group as its musical director in 2005.

The Henrico Concert Band          

Like the Chesterfield Community Band, the Henrico Concert Band (formerly the Varina Band) is open to musicians of all levels of ability.

Allen Cole

Allen is a sometime member of the Commonwealth Chamber Ensemble, a terrific musician on many instruments, and an all-around good guy. 

Commonwealth Brass

Our French horn player, Sandra Burnett, also plays in a Brass Quintet.  Check out their website!

The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

Music Director Ulysses Kirksey leads an ensemble of some fifty talented amateur and professional musicians, who perform a wide repertoire of appealing orchestral music in four regular-season concerts in Petersburg, a special free concert in Colonial Heights, and school concerts in Chesterfield County, Petersburg and Hopewell.

The Lee Playhouse is one of the most active performing groups in the area.  The main stage season produces Broadway musicals, comedies and dramas.  Evening and matinee performances are open to the community.

The Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center plays host to the Henrico Theater Company, which produces five plays a year and boasts more than 3,000 ticket subscribers.

 

Commonwealth Chamber Ensemble

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