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Are there any community orchestras in the Phoenix area?

I'm looking to join a community orchestra in the Phoenix area (northwest preferably), however the only ones I've found are those offered through community colleges, which isn't exactly what I had in mind. I really don't want to have to pay for going to school again, just to join an orchestra. Any help is appreciated.

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1. Have you checked to see if you would have to enroll to play with those groups? You may not have too. We have a community orchestra that is through a college, but enrollment is not required. I would call and ask.
2. I don't know myself, but there is an Arizona Orchestra Association. I would call the General Manager of the Phoneix Symphony Association Joel Levin at 602 495 1117 x 323. You could try the San Marcos Symphony. San Marcos Symphony "The San Marcos Symphony provides classical orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians. The ninety members are drawn from across the Valley of the Sun and are led by the esteemed professional conductor, Jack Herriman. The symphony performs 5-6 free concerts each year at the Chandler Center for the Arts, located at 250 N. Arizona Avenue in Chandler, AZ. " (see web site below for contact details).