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The University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1975. The ensemble is made up of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as members of the local community. The orchestra is dedicated to performing a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary, and has become known for its high level of musicianship and innovative programming. The founding of the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra can be traced back to the early 1970s, when a group of music students at the university began to organize informal chamber music concerts. These concerts were well-received by the local community, and soon the students decided to form a more formal ensemble. In 1975, the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra was officially founded, with the goal of providing a platform for talented young musicians to perform and develop their skills. Over the years, the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra has had many talented members, including both undergraduate and graduate students from the university's music program. The ensemble has also welcomed members of the local community, including professional musicians and music teachers. The orchestra has been led by a number of talented conductors over the years, including Nathaniel Berman, Nicole Paiement, and Bruce Kiesling. One of the highlights of the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra's history was its performance at the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival in Los Angeles. The orchestra was one of only a few collegiate ensembles invited to perform at the festival, which was held in conjunction with the 1984 Summer Olympics. The orchestra's performance was well-received by both audiences and critics, and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the top collegiate orchestras in the country. In addition to its performance at the Olympic Arts Festival, the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra has also been recognized for its excellence in music. The ensemble has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the prestigious ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. The award, which is given by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, recognizes ensembles that demonstrate a commitment to performing new and innovative works. The University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra has also been praised for its commitment to community outreach and education. The ensemble regularly performs at local schools and community centers, and has developed a number of educational programs designed to introduce young people to classical music. These programs have been well-received by both students and teachers, and have helped to foster a love of music in the local community. In recent years, the University of California, Santa Cruz Chamber Orchestra has continued to thrive, attracting talented young musicians from around the world. The ensemble has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Symphony Hall. The orchestra has also collaborated with a number of renowned soloists, including pianist Jon Nakamatsu and cellist Zuill Bailey.

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