Sage City Symphony was started in 1972 as a community/college orchestra with close ties to Bennington College. Since then it has become primarily a community orchestra which draws players from three states. The Symphony endeavors to present programs that are beyond the usual ambition of community orchestras as well as present a challenging playing opportunity to area musicians. The orchestra attracts a high calibre of amateur as well as professional musicians without the requirement of auditions. Click here for more information on joining the orchestra .

The Symphony plays both the traditional repertoire and contemporary music, as well as commissioning and premiering new pieces each season. Much of the music is rented, but the Symphony also owns a library of traditional works such as overtures and major symphonies and commissioned works. Work is presently being done to create a database of the library holdings for exchange with other performing groups.

Sage City Symphony is entirely supported by donations, grants and sales of branded items. There is no admission for our performances other than good will donations. We are grateful to Bennington College in North Bennington, Vermont for space for our rehearsals, concerts and annual dinner.

The Symphony is managed by a volunteer Board made up of long time community supporters and players. Sage City Symphony is a registered nonprofit organization. The manager, Gail Smith, can be contacted at 802-447-2149 or by Email.

Music Director Louis Calabro (1926-1991), Founding Music Director Michael Finckel, Music Director Executive Board Peter Lawrence, Esq.; President David Monks, Vice President Jack Leonard, Treasurer Anne Wallace-Senft, Secretary

Board Members Gillian Adams Tom Bogdan Karl Brosch Nick Brooke Claude DeLucia Charles E. Dewey III Michael Gallagher Catherine Hall-Schor Celia Murray Ralph Thomas Christine Graham, Emerta David Bort, Librarian Gail Smith, Manager