Are there any community orchestras in the Phoenix area?

Question:

Are there any community orchestras in the Phoenix area?

I'm looking to join a community orchestra in the Phoenix area (northwest preferably), however the only ones I've found are those offered through community colleges, which isn't exactly what I had in mind. I really don't want to have to pay for going to school again, just to join an orchestra. Any help is appreciated.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I don't know myself, but there is an Arizona Orchestra Association. I would call the General Manager of the Phoneix Symphony Association Joel Levin at 602 495 1117 x 323.

You could try the San Marcos Symphony.

San Marcos Symphony
"The San Marcos Symphony provides classical orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians. The ninety members are drawn from across the Valley of the Sun and are led by the esteemed professional conductor, Jack Herriman. The symphony performs 5-6 free concerts each year at the Chandler Center for the Arts, located at 250 N. Arizona Avenue in Chandler, AZ. " (see web site below for contact details).