Everett Philharmonic debuts with Spring Fling

EVERETT — The newly formed Everett Philharmonic is letting the music begin.

The philharmonic is launching its debut performance with conductor Paul-Elliott Cobbs at an event they are calling the Spring Fling.

The fling is set for April 18 and is billed as a mini-concert and dinner-dance to kick off the philharmonic’s new season with a sneak preview of their concert program.

These philharmonic members vowed in February to keep classical music alive in Snohomish County after the Everett Symphony Orchestra went idle and canceled the remainder of their season.

Those idle symphony musicians decided to found the new organization, the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra.

And though it has no money and no place to play, this new philharmonic has the powerhouse team of conductor Cobbs, who will lead the group as maestro and music director, and his wife, Loma Cobbs, who will become the new organization’s executive director and who brings 17 years experience as executive director for the Tacoma Youth Symphony.

“Determined to advance symphonic performances in the greater Everett area and under the direction of 26-year veteran conductor Cobbs, this newly formed orchestra has set a new agenda and is prepared to fulfill Everett’s musical legacy and climb to greater heights,” according to a press release sent out by the philharmonic.

The Everett Symphony board blamed the stagnant economy coupled with years of poor financial planning as the reason for aborting its season and terminating the contracts of all the musicians, along with Cobbs’ contract.

Forming the new Everett Philharmonic was the answer for many orchestra members who wanted to continue to play music under Cobbs and to not let classical music go idle in the county.

Spring Fling is the philharmonic’s first public appearance to, in part, help get the word out about the new organization and their new concert program and to help raise money for the group.

Emcee for the evening will be versatile vocalist Nadine Shanti, who is a composer, performer and educator and has often been a crowd favorite in Snohomish County.

The evening also includes gourmet dinner choices of smoked pork tenderloin, Tuscan chicken or Mediterranean vegetable manicotti. A champagne welcome reception will begin the evening, and a no-host bar will be provided.

The nearly 80 member philharmonic will perform a preview selection of music from the upcoming concert season. The philharmonic’s combo The Curators will provide soft dinner music and the jazz group The Philly’s will play old standards.

Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424; goffredo@heraldnet.com.

Spring Fling

Everett Philharmonic’s Spring Fling starts at 5:30 p.m. April 18 in the Edward D. Hansen Ballroom at Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

Cost is $50 person before Friday and includes a gourmet dinner, a sneak preview of the concert season and dancing with live music.

For more information on the Everett Philharmonic or to buy tickets to the Spring Fling, go to www.everettphil.org.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Customers enter and exit the Costco on Dec. 2, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Costco stores could be impacted by looming truck driver strike threat

Truck drivers who deliver groceries and produce to Costco warehouses… Continue reading

Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Ferry system increases ridership by a half million in 2024

Edmonds-Kingston route remains second-busiest route in the system.

Firefighters respond to a 911 call on July 16, 2024, in Mill Creek. Firefighters from South County Fire, Tulalip Bay Fire Department and Camano Island Fire and Rescue left Wednesday to help fight the LA fires. (Photo provided by South County Fire)
Help is on the way: Snohomish County firefighters en route to LA fires

The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.

x
Edmonds police shooting investigation includes possibility of gang violence

The 18-year-old victim remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River. Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett council approves water, sewer rate increases

The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.

Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Running a marathon is hard. She ran one in every state.

Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett water, sewer rates could jump 43% by 2028

The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.

The bond funded new track and field at Northshore Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Courtesy of Northshore School District)
Northshore School District bond improvements underway

The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.

The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett council approves $111 million construction of sewer project

The Port Gardner Storage Facility, in the works for more than a decade, will help prevent overflows of the city sewer system.

Two students walk along a path through campus Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. A group of nearly 20 community groups are planning to study how to make it easier for young people to find jobs. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Goal for Everett coalition: Make it easier for young people to find jobs

The organizations hope the months-long process will improve access to resources for young people.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.