Southern California Philharmonic

08/06/2026

🎶 Summer Moments with our SCP Musicians... Musical Connections & Growing the SCP Family 💙

This summer, we were reminded of the many ways music brings us together — across generations, across cultures, and in unforgettable places.

🏔️ An Unforgettable Evening at Red Rocks
One of the world’s most iconic outdoor venues, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver provided the perfect setting for an incredible performance by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

For Roger Gottfried, this concert became an especially meaningful memory when his pregnant daughter surprised him with the experience. After spending the day mountain biking together in Colorado, they ended the evening surrounded by the beauty of Red Rocks and the magic of live music. 🎻✨

🌍 SCP Around the World
We are incredibly proud of our Principal Flutist, Betty Whyte, who recently traveled to France to perform with the International Flute Orchestra, joining talented musicians from California and around the world.

Seeing an SCP musician represented on the international stage reminds us that music truly is a universal language — connecting people across cultures and continents. 🇫🇷🎶

👶 Growing the SCP Family
We also celebrate Cara and her husband, Jin, as they prepare to welcome baby Aspen later this month!

Cara shared:
“Looking forward to introducing baby Aspen to SoCal Phil, and hopefully he’ll be one of the young artists in the future as well!”

We can’t wait to welcome the newest member of the SoCal Phil family and look forward to seeing Aspen experience the joy of music in the years ahead. 💙🎻

From mountain stages to concert halls, music continues to create memories that last a lifetime.

08/02/2026

This Friday in Santa Rosa, catch one of our board members, Jessie Keller, chatting about So Cal Phil successes!

Get excited for ACSO's 2026 Annual Conference by checking out another one of our upcoming conference sessions with Tara Aesquivel (Tara Aesquivel Consulting), Liz Butler (Pacific Symphony), Liane Curtis (Women's Philharmonic Advocacy), Santiago Valenzuela (San Francisco Symphony), Jessie Keller (Southern California Philharmonic), and Laura Goodall (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra)! View the full schedule and register at the link in our bio 🤩

Learn from your colleagues! This fast-paced session features short presentations highlighting innovative ideas, experiments, and practical lessons from across the orchestra field. Each speaker will give a focused 10-minute talk, offering a quick look at ideas that are working in real time. The presentations will move quickly, ending with a Q&A for all presenters. From audience engagement experiments to creative programming and marketing innovations, these presentations are designed to spark inspiration, share practical insights, and generate conversation among colleagues.

Schedule & Presenters:

Symphony Pass: Launching a New Membership Ticket Program
Liz Butler, Marketing Assistant, Pacific Symphony
Music Publishing as Advocacy
Liane Curtis, President, Women's Philharmonic Advocacy
Preparing Musicians to Engage, Entertain, and Educate the Community
Santiago Valenzuela, Education Programs Manager, San Francisco Symphony
Sustainable Growth: How SoCalPhil Adapted Its Young Artists Competition
Jessie Keller, Co-President, VP Artistic & Educational Programming; Orchestra Librarian, Southern California Philharmonic
What a Thumb Drive Taught Me about Donor Stewardship
Laura Goodall, Assistant Director of Development, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

07/29/2026

🎶 Missed our Sounds of Spain concert? Now you can enjoy it from home! 🇪🇸🎻

If you weren't able to join us for our unforgettable Sounds of Spain performance, or if you'd like to experience it again, the full concert is now available on YouTube!

From passionate melodies to vibrant orchestral works inspired by Spain, this concert showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our volunteer musicians.

🎥 Watch the full performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DQ0M5vB1Ew

If you enjoy the concert, please consider:
❤️ Liking the video
💬 Leaving a comment
📤 Sharing it with friends and family

Thank you to everyone who joined us this season. We look forward to seeing you at future Southern California Philharmonic concerts!

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06/04/2026

What a delight this was to play, with such a pianist - fabulous artistry! grateful to be part of this!

06/03/2026

We’re still thinking about the incredible finale to our 2025–26 season! 🎹✨

Young Artists Showcase No. 3 featured the talented winners of our Young Artists Solo Competition performing works by Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, and a stunning Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 that captured everyone’s hearts. ❤️

A huge thank you to our musicians, volunteers, and supporters for an unforgettable season.

As we head into summer, we’re looking for volunteers to join our team next season! Interested in marketing or helping at concerts? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

See you next season! 🎶👏

05/29/2026

✨ What a Memorial Day Weekend! ✨

Our Sounds of Spain performances were absolutely stunning, and we’re still soaking in the energy from an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and celebration.

We’re incredibly honored to be the only orchestra organization in Orange County to receive the prestigious TourWest grant award, supported by and . Thank you for helping make programs like this possible! ❤️🎶

And now… we’re ready to do it all over again with our full orchestra this weekend!

🎹 Young Artists Showcase No. 3
📅 May 29 & 30, 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring winners of the SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition (Piano Division), performing movements from:

🎼 Mendelssohn – Piano Concerto No. 1
🎼 Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 3
🎼 Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2

Plus, experience Stravinsky’s The Firebird performed by the full orchestra in a powerful season finale performance. 🔥🕊️

Concert admission is donate-what-you-can (suggested donation: $20), and every contribution supports our nonprofit mission in arts education and community programming.

We can’t wait to welcome you this weekend! 🎶 RSVP now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/young-artists-showcase-no-3-may-2930--2026

05/20/2026

Pack your bags, grab a poppi, and make your way to Newport Beach this Saturday 🇪🇸🧳🥤✈️

We’re so excited that is sponsoring Sounds of Spain with the Southern California Philharmonic — because every unforgettable night deserves the perfect sip. Inspired by the energy of Southern Spain’s flamenco tablaos, this intimate salon-style performance will bring together music, dance, and community for a Memorial Day Weekend evening to remember.

Sip, trip, repeat with us while enjoying performances by internationally acclaimed artists including Music Director & violinist Branden Muresan, flamenco dancer Erika López, and guitarists Eric Foster + Juan Moro. ❤️🎶

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM | Doors at 6:00 PM
📍 OASIS Event Center, Corona del Mar
🎟 Link in bio to register

Your attendance also supports SoCalPhil’s Young Artists Program and the next generation of musicians.

05/14/2026

🎶 Music Spotlight: Wenlan Jackson 🎶

We’re proud to spotlight former Southern California Philharmonic Young Artist participant Wenlan Jackson, whose musical journey continues to inspire us all.

After performing as a soloist with SCP’s Young Artist program in 2023, Wenlan went on to receive a prestigious Fulbright Award to Germany and is now pursuing a Master of Music at Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler. 🇩🇪✨

“I am so grateful to the SoCal Phil for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the orchestra. This was a wonderful experience that ultimately supported my grant application. I am thankful to the orchestra and to Branden Muresan for making this possible!”

Stories like Wenlan’s remind us why supporting young artists matters. 🎻

Join us next week for our upcoming salon chamber concert, Sounds of Spain, on Friday, May 23, and help us continue creating opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Link in bio.

📍 OASIS Senior Center, Corona del Mar
🗓 Friday, May 23, 2026
🎶 An evening of passionate Spanish-inspired music, community, and artistry

04/23/2026

🇪🇸 Sounds of Spain | A Salon-Style Performance of Music & Dance

Step into an intimate evening inspired by the traditional flamenco tablaos of Southern Spain—right in the heart of Newport Beach.

Join the Southern California Philharmonic for a one-night-only chamber experience featuring internationally acclaimed artists, including violinist and Music Director Branden Muresan.

✨ Early Bird ends May 1 – save $10

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)
🕡 6:30 PM | Doors at 6:00 PM
📍 OASIS Event Center, Corona del Mar
🎟 $60 (includes refreshments)

Featuring:
Branden Muresan (Violin)
Erika López (Flamenco Dance)
Eric Foster (Guitar)
Juan Moro (Guitar)

This special salon-style performance highlights the passion of Spanish music and dance in an intimate setting (note: this is a chamber concert, not full orchestra).

🎶 Presented by Orange County’s exclusive 2025–2026 TourWest grantee, supported by Creative West & the National Endowment for the Arts.

❤️ Your attendance supports SoCalPhil’s Young Artists Program and the next generation of musicians.

👉 Register now here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sounds-of-spain

04/18/2026

Last night was pure magic ✨—young voices, iconic composers, and a packed house. Don’t miss your *last chance* to experience it LIVE tonight!

🎉 Join the Southern California Philharmonic for our Young Artists Showcase 🎉
Featuring vocal competition winners performing Mozart, Offenbach, Paisiello, Quilter, Schubert, and Puccini—plus Schubert’s powerful Symphony No. 9 in C Major.

🎟️ Donate-what-you-can (suggested $20)
🔗 Link in bio to grab tickets before it’s too late!

Come support rising talent and an incredible night of music 🎶