One of the more astonishing stories in the Seattle-area music world during the past decade has been the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. The intent of the organization, founded by conductor Stewart Kershaw, was to be a fully professional orchestra, taking advantage of the large pool of excellent free-lance Seattle musicians. It was at the start and is so now.
R.M. Campbell, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2004

Six years ago, Kershaw saw an opportunity to build an audience in South King County, and from the looks of things Saturday, may just be persistent enough to succeed.
Jen Graves, Tacoma News Tribune, 2001

Who would have thought that a town in south King County, without huge financial resources, could support a professional symphony orchestra of 65 players? Yet, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra thrives.
R.M. Campbell, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2000

Three cheers for the Auburn Symphony Orchestra.
John Perry, South County Journal Editorial, 2000

The Auburn Symphony continues to go from strength to strength.
Philippa Kirally, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2000

The Auburn Symphony is a brilliant gem hidden away in suburban sand.
Jen Graves, Tacoma News Tribune, 1999

I never thought at all that I would like classical music until I went and saw that symphony. It was beautiful, made my heart race and tears come to my eyes. Thank you for letting me.
Brooklyn A., West Auburn High School student