The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. William Morse, is thrilled to announce that their first concert of the season will feature world-renowned bayan artist Stas Venglevski. The concert will take place on October 17, 2021 at 3:PM at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, in Golden, CO. where the entire season will be presented.

Stas will perform “Concerto No. 2 for Accordion” by Galla-Rini.

The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1953 and is a seventy-five member ensemble based in Golden, Colorado. Featuring fine musicians from many walks of life, the orchestra, under Maestro William Morse, continues to perform the most challenging of repertoire. Music Director and Principal Conductor Dr. Wiliam Morse shares, “We are proud to unite our audiences through their shared love for the arts. It is our 69th season. What motivates them to play in is the same thing that motivates the thousands of people who attend the concerts — a love of good music.” Dr. William Morse, Director and Principal Conductor, programs repertoire that adds a new dimension of awareness and engagement to our audiences, the symphony has brought a new dimension to the quality of life in Jefferson County.

Excerpts from the website: Music Director and Principal Conductor Dr.William Morse has been Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra since 1999. The orchestra continues to develop and flourish under his leadership. Dr. Morse holds Bachelor and Master degrees in music from Oberlin Conservatory and a doctorate in orchestral conducting from the University of Arizona. He has also studied at the Mozarteum Academy of Music in Salzburg, Austria. He is Professor Emeritus at Metropolitan State College in Denver where he conducted the Metropolitan State Symphony Orchestra and taught Advanced Conducting and Music Theory. He also plays the accordion and has written arrangements for the accordion and other instruments.

A man of diverse musical talents, Dr. Morse is fond of the literature for symphony and chamber orchestra. His dynamic conducting style, innovative musical taste, and outstanding musicianship have made him very popular with Colorado audiences.

Stas Venglevski is an accordionist, musician, arranger, entertainer and teacher. Excerpts from his website: His repertoire includes his original compositions, and a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music. He has toured extensively as a soloist throughout the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the United States, including numerous performances with Doc Severinsen, Steve Allen and with Garrison Keillor on the Prairie Home Companion. Additionally, he has performed with symphony orchestras throughout the United States. He is a regular participant with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education Program (ACE), has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, has done television commercials, and has performed in theater productions. Stas has produced numerous recordings and has published several books of original compositions.

Under the guidance of Friedrich Lips, Stas’s artistry, dazzling technical command and musical sensitivity have brought him to the forefront among concert accordionists. He has performed in solo concerts in Canada, Europe, throughout the former Soviet Union,throughout Europe, and in many events in the United States. His acclaim has advanced through theater productions, television commercials, and appearances with celebrities. He has been further distinguished as premiere performer of numerous original compositions. In service to the accordion community, Stas accepted duties as board member and president of Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International, at which festivals he has performed, adjudicated, and conducted his orchestral compositions.

In 2010 he founded Accordion XXI Century Series in order to share with Midwest audiences the skills and cultures of gifted artists from all over the world in unique musical experiences. As composer and arranger, Stas touches the souls of countless accordionists through self-published scores and recordings. In his Masterclasses, aspiring accordionists gratefully receive intelligent advice and tactful counsel by this inspired and inspiring adjudicator. Additional information about Stas and his music can be found at Stas Venglevski.

Season tickets on sale now! Single tickets are available Sept 3. Check out the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra’s website.

Be sure to attend this amazing and unforgettable concert!