Following our March 8th unveiling of our Final Four Music Director Candidates, we've embarked on a four-week journey to acquaint ourselves with each candidate individually. All were posed with the same three questions. We hope you'll enjoy reading their replies and gain a deeper insight into their personalities. This fourth...
Meet Alexandra Arrieche
Following our March 8th unveiling of our Final Four Music Director Candidates, we've embarked on a four-week journey to acquaint ourselves with each candidate individually. All were posed with the same three questions. We hope you'll enjoy reading their replies and gain a deeper insight into their personalities. This third...
Meet Ani Bukujian, Marin Symphony’s New Concertmaster
Ani Bukujian, Marin Symphony Concertmaster Appointed June 2023 It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Ani Bukujian, an esteemed alumna of Juilliard and San Francisco Conservatory, as the new Concertmaster for the Marin Symphony. Her selection marks a significant milestone in the orchestra's 70+ year...
Maestro Neale Wraps Up Season
Leader Wraps Up 22-Year Run:Marin IJ Article 4/22/23 Alasdair Neale's Final Season:SF Chronicle Article 4/18/23 Maestro Neale's Final Bows: SF Classical Voice Article 4/17/23 Alasdair Neale, Music Director of the Marin Symphony since 2001, is announcing that after two more concert seasons, he will end his tenure with the Symphony...
Meet Andrei Gorchov: Our New Director of Youth Programs & Community Engagement
Over the past six years, our Education and Community Engagement programs were led and developed by Jenny Douglass, who also serves as Principal Violist for the Symphony. Jenny did such amazing work creating energized and vital programs that the role grew into a full-time position. We're keeping it in the...
Press Release – Marin Symphony Music Director Alasdair Neale Set to Step Down in 2023 After 22 Years of Service
Marin Symphony Music Director Alasdair Neale Set to Step Down in 2023 After 22 Years of Service September 15, 2021 - San Rafael, CA – Alasdair Neale, Music Director of the Marin Symphony since 2001, has announced that after two more concert seasons, he will end his tenure with the Symphony upon...
Marin IJ’s Marin Voice
Like other artists, pandemic pushes Marin Symphony to learn new ways to connect, by Tod Brody. click here to read more
Meet Zachariah Spellman, Principal Tuba
Zachariah Spellman, Principal Tuba Sponsor This Musician Zachariah Spellman is passionate about the tuba. He has been the principal tubist for Marin Symphony and the Golden Gate Brass since 1980, and for the San Francisco Opera Orchestra since 1977. He is also a member of the Aurio Trio, an active...
Meet Madeleine Tucker, Principal Cello
Madeleine (Maddie)Tucker, Principal Cello (Interview from 2018-2019 Season by Lily O'Brien) Madeleine Tucker is now in her second season as principal cellist with the Marin Symphony. Passionate about both math and music, she earned a degree in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and a Master of Music in Cello Performance...
Meet Margot Golding, Principal Oboe
Margot Golding, Principal Oboe Season Chair Sponsor: William & Lynn Callender Principal oboist Margot Golding joined the Marin Symphony in 1998. She spent 33 years as a commercial banking executive, while also performing with the Oakland Symphony, the California Symphony and the Fremont Symphony. Not one to slow down, she...