Stockton Symphony
Encyclopedia
The Stockton Symphony Association is an American
orchestra
based in Stockton
, California
. It was founded in 1926 by Manlio Silva and is the third oldest orchestra in California.
Since 1995 Peter Jaffe
has been music director and conductor.
in Stockton, California.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
based in Stockton
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It was founded in 1926 by Manlio Silva and is the third oldest orchestra in California.
Since 1995 Peter Jaffe
Peter Jaffe
James Peter "Peter" Jaffe was a British competitive sailor and Olympic medalist....
has been music director and conductor.
Concert halls
The symphony performs at the Atherton Auditorium of San Joaquin Delta CollegeSan Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta College is a community college in Stockton, California. It is the successor of the Stockton Junior College which was formed in 1935.Part of Disney's 1973 film The World's Greatest Athlete was shot here.-Description:...
in Stockton, California.