Musicians in the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra rehearse at the Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church. Photo by Tayler Shaw.

In Thursday’s (10/3) Golden Transcript (Golden, Colorado), Tim Weighart writes, “The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra is ready to work its musical magic once again as the 2024-25 season commences. JSO, a staple of the Jefferson County community, is an ongoing effort made up by eighty volunteer musicians to demonstrate and share their passion for music with local audiences. The orchestra has been active in the community for the last 72 years. ‘We’re a fixture in Golden, and the biggest and oldest community orchestra in the county,’ said Athena Lansing, who has been the general manager of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra for over five years. Lansing played violin with the orchestra for 20 years before retiring from the role. ‘I’ve been here for over 25 years, and I’m a newcomer,’ Lansing said…. Last year, Dr. J. Arturo González was officially appointed as the orchestra’s new music director and conductor…. González is specifically hoping to perform more compositions by living conductors and diverse voices in the years to come.” The article includes the full schedule for the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra’s 72nd season.