About the
Blue Ridge Orchestra

The Blue Ridge Orchestra was founded in the fall of 1999 with the formation of a string chamber orchestra, conducted by Ron Clearfield. The following January auditions were held for winds, brass and percussion thus completing the orchestra. The orchestra performed its inaugural concert in April 2000 to an enthusiastic audience and received positive reviews.

Since then the orchestra has continued to grow in popularity and musical accomplishment. Some highlights from previous seasons include performances at Asheville City/County plaza Fourth of July celebrations and the musical education of thousands of school children through Peter and the Wolf.

The orchestra is comprised of accomplished amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians who volunteer their time in an effort to make orchestral music more accessible to the community.

During the past five seasons, the Blue Ridge Orchestra has established itself as a valuable asset in the arts community of Western North Carolina. With your support, we can continue to provide great classical music for our community. The Orchestra operates as a non-profit, tax-deductible organization.

How can I support the Blue Ridge Orchestra?

Attend concerts
Enjoy great music as well as supporting the orchestra.

Tell your friends!
Help us build a large audience by bringing your friends to the concerts.

Become a sponsor
Your financial contribution is tax-deductible and has other benefits for you (see inside the brochure)

Participate as a volunteer
Help sell tickets, help at the concerts, help with fund-raising - there are lots of ways you can volunteer!

Perform with the orchestra
If you are interested in auditioning, please call Ron Clearfield at 683-4425.

      for more information
call 828-683-4425 or 828-252-0643