BSO Next:
Inspire the Next Generation

BSO Next brings students from across Kern County to Symphony concerts. The goal of the program is to not only expose students to professional musical performance, but to inspire students with a broad view of art, culture, education, and their own untapped potential. This program includes access to interactive learning materials and an educational and engaging pre-concert presentation designed for students.

ARRIVAL
4:45-5:00 p.m. 

PRE-CONCERT PRESENTATION
5:30 p.m.
Builds connection to the musical repertoire! Meet award-winning guest artists and our Bakersfield Symphony musicians!
Led by Kendra Green

INTERMISSION
TBD
Snacks and water provided!

CONCERT
6:30 p.m.

LOCATION
Mechanics Bank Theater
1001 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

DON’T MISS THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON!

May 4, 2024
Scheherazade
Featuring world-renowned guest pianist Roman Rabinovich
Celebrating the Inaugural Catherine M. Urner Composer Discovery Project: Dr. Doug Davis, Winner

The concert begins with the debut of The Catherine M. Urner Composer Discovery Project, featuring the winning composition by Bakersfield’s Dr. Doug Davis: Dust Swirls, then Speaks (Journey to Hope) – you don’t want to miss this celebration of our own homegrown talent! World-renowned guest pianist Roman Rabinovich will then join the orchestra for what is sure to be a memorable performance of Prokofiev’s thrilling Piano Concerto No. 3. Maestro Kirov and the orchestra will close the concert by taking the audience on an epic journey through Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, an incredible musical retelling of the stories and drama found in the classic One Thousand and One Nights.

LEARNING MATERIALS
Registered groups will receive pre- and post-concert learning materials at least two weeks prior to performance via email.

COMMUNICATION
All communication will come from BSO Education & Social Media Coordinator Natalia Perez, natalia@bsonow.org