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The SF Symphony, in partnership with the SF Conservatory of Music, announces that applications are now open for the fifth annual Emerging Black Composers Project Michael Morgan Prize & the Cabrillo Emerging Black Composers Prize. The competition looks to further identify & promote inventive Black composers, of any music genre, under the age of 35. This year’s EBCP submission deadline is February 1, 2025; winners will be announced in spring 2025. Learn more & apply at the link in our bio.

Ring in the holidays with the San Francisco Symphony! December at Davies Symphony Hall means: ☃️ Experiencing the return of beloved festive concerts, hit holiday films, family-friendly events, & more. 🎄 Strolling through a winter wonderland filled with giant lit trees, wreaths, & garlands. 🥂 Enjoying seasonal drinks & treats, such as a Gingerbread Old Fashioned, limited-time sparkling wine, & special holiday desserts. And don’t forget to visit the hot chocolate cart! Spread cheer & start crafting your perfect holiday season with the Symphony! Lineup & more info at the link in our bio.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Our curated collection for music fans is sure to inspire you. From gift certificates to captivating concerts, there’s a great choice for everyone on your list! And for last-minute gifts under $25, explore our new digital releases on iTunes, including Grammy-nominated titles such as Igor Stravinsky’s ‘The Firebird’ & Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Adriana Mater.’ Pro tip: When you purchase e-tickets, you can forward them to your recipient with a custom holiday message! 💌 🎁 Find the perfect holiday gift at the link in our bio.

🎻 In the spotlight this World Violin Day: the remarkable Ray Chen 🎻 Chen made his San Francisco Symphony debut in January 2011, became a Shenson Young Artist in 2018, & has performed many times on the Davies Symphony Hall stage both in recital & with the Orchestra. Beyond being a phenomenal performer, he is also a passionate educator. His unique videos blend comedy with music, making learning fun & accessible for young musicians everywhere. Join us in celebrating Ray Chen on #WorldViolinDay & we look forward to his upcoming performances with James Gaffigan at the SF Symphony, January 9–11! 📷: John Mac

Holidays with the @sfsymphony ! Last night, I came with a friend to the SF Symphony to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol, Film with live orchestra. Walking in, it really felt like Christmas with all of the Christmas trees and hanging stars. We got some drinks and headed inside. The SF Symphony has so many events coming up, like the Holiday Gaiety tonight, featuring some iconic drag queens (i.e. @thepeacheschrist ) and the @sfgmc , Elf in Concert, and some other fun ones early next year that you don’t want to miss. Susie Benchasil Seiter was conducting, and she was in full Christmas attire while we heard some beautiful original scores by Miles Goodman. It was such a family-friendly and heartwarming film to watch with the live score. The SF Symphony is a must visit around the holidays. You gotta check it out! 📍201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 #sfsymphony #sfperformingarts #funthingstodoinsf #sfinfluencer #sfblogger

Join us for the 20th anniversary of Buddy's trip to NYC 🏙! The San Francisco Symphony performs the full score live to picture in ELF in Concert on December 19–21, conducted by the film’s composer John Debney! #ElfInConcert 🧃 Sip on a Maple Old Fashioned or a maple syrup-infused apple cider for the kids! Learn more at the link in our bio.

✨ Just announced: two new concerts sure to make your spring & summer unforgettable! First, award-winning video game music conductor & composer Eímear Noone takes us on a journey to magical worlds, presented through the gift of gaming. This newly imagined concert will be performed with stunning big screen projections of scenes from the games. Then, relive the magic of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album BLACKSTAR—reimagined for orchestra & performed with the original BLACKSTAR band. Hear this iconic work alongside Bowie classics like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” & “Heroes.” 🎮 Video Games in Concert with Eímear Noone 📅 Wednesday, 3/19 at 7:30pm ⚡ BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie 📅 Thursday, 6/26 at 7:30pm Tickets are available now at the link in our bio.

This Giving Tuesday, support the music you love with a gift to the San Francisco Symphony! Today & throughout December, your gift will be matched by the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts, increasing your impact & supporting our goal to raise $100,000 before December 31! Your generosity helps ensure we reach as many people as possible through exceptional music & essential education & community programs, transforming lives across the Bay Area & beyond! Celebrate #GivingTuesday with a gift today! More info at the link in our bio. 📷: Brandon Patoc

Make your season merrier with music: Our Black Friday Sale starts now! Don’t miss fun seasonal programs like Holiday Cirque, The Colors of Christmas, Holiday Brass, & Holiday Gaiety. Other highlights include star performers like violinist Ray Chen, must-see spectacles like ‘Carmina burana’ with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus & ‘Also sprach Zarathustra’, luminaries like Herbert Blomstedt conducting Schubert & Brahms, kid-friendly Music for Families programs, & much more. 🛍️ Enjoy 50% off on select concerts & dates.* See link in bio to explore Black Friday deals.

The San Francisco Symphony is grateful for our incredible community of supporters! Giving Tuesday is almost here, but you don’t have to wait to support your San Francisco Symphony: Make a gift today! Thanks to the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts, your generosity will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar & will help us reach our $100,000 goal—making a broad impact on our city, our audiences, & our communities through exceptional music. Support the music you love by giving today! More info at the link in our bio. 📷: Stefan Cohen

Feel the power & precision of the SF Symphony brass section as they fill Davies Symphony Hall with festive classical & popular holiday favorites! This delightful concert is programmed by SF Symphony musicians & conducted by Edwin Outwater. Holiday Brass | December 11 at 7:30pm | Tickets & program at the link in bio.

George Frideric Handel’s 'Messiah' became an instant sensation after its 1742 premiere & has since become a treasured holiday tradition worldwide & at the San Francisco Symphony. With its powerful blend of arias, recitatives, & choruses, Handel’s classic work offers a profound musical meditation on birth, life, & redemption. Stephen Stubbs conducts the SF Symphony & Chorus in this unmissable holiday masterpiece! Handel’s ‘Messiah’ | Dec 6–7 at 7:30pm | More info at the link in our bio. 🎨: Illustration by Shout