A full size symphonic orchestra, the American Philharmonic- Sonoma County (APSC) was conceived from and supported by its resident communities in 1998. Created by a group of musicians dedicated to reinventing the symphony orchestra as we know it, we have grown from our modest beginnings as the Cotati Philharmonic to become the premier professional volunteer orchestra in the North Bay Area.

We have created and given scores of concert events for tens of thousaands audience members, all offered free of charge in service of our mission: to make the beauty of music and the power of community alive and available for everyone.

The APSC consists of 60-75 professional volunteer musicians as well as scores of dedicated and passionate non-musical volunteers from around Sonoma County and the North Bay area. Decidedly inclusive, our events provide engaging, exciting programming and are enjoyed by people from every walk of life.

We exist because of our commitment to bring the great music of our cultural heritage to those who either can’t afford to attend regular concerts or who wouldn’t attend because they might feel uncomfortable in the conventional setting of a symphony concert.

We play with an authentic spirit of community, possess an esprit de corp exuding energy, and perform from a base of creativity and passion! We look forward to seeing you in the concert hall.