The First 50 Years
The Prometheus Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 62nd Anniversary Season in 2026–27. What began as a temporary undertaking in 1965 has matured into a respected, all-volunteer orchestra that plays a significant role in the cultural scene of Oakland and the East Bay. Here is our story.
The Fifty-Year History
- I›The Hunt DecadeFirst Decade · 1965–1975
- II›Thrills, Spills & New BeginningsSecond Decade · 1975–1985
- III›The Khuner Period ContinuesThird Decade · 1985–1995
- IV›Thomson, then HansenFourth Decade · 1995–2005
- V›The Hansen Period ContinuesFifth Decade · 2005–2015
The Volunteer Orchestra Challenge
Reflections on sustaining a community orchestra across six decades
PSO Repertoire Archive
Archive
Works Performed by Prometheus Symphony, 1965 to Present
A complete listing of every work the orchestra has performed in its history, compiled in a searchable Google Sheets document.
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