Dear Friends,

I am so excited to be in Boise! I knew right away that the orchestra and I were going to have a great time making music together, but once we performed for you it sealed the deal! Your warmth and affection for the musicians of the Philharmonic was full and inviting. I look forward to getting to know you and to many years of musical adventures together. For me, an orchestra is a vital part of the community. We are a place not only to hear great music, but a place to celebrate our community, to discuss the challenges we face today and to continuously work towards a more positive future and empower our children through music education.

We begin our journey together with a season that has a taste of what's to come. This year you will hear gret soloists, meet interesteing composers, view a mix of mediums and in the end celebrate the human experience through music. You have inspired me, and I have lots of thoughts and ideas for the future, but there will be plenty of time for those. Right now, I look forward to getting to know the Treasure Valley community and developing relationships that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your community.



Robert Franz, Music Director