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Southern California Philharmonic The Southern California Philharmonic is a community orchestra that provides local musicians with an opportunity to perform the great orchestral works.

The Mission of the Southern California Philharmonic is to foster lifelong appreciation of, enthusiasm for, and participation in the extraordinary gift of music. This is accomplished by:

-Providing our community with high-quality musical performances by a locally-based symphony orchestra.

-Providing area students, teachers and educational institutions with a classical music resource. And,

-Providing local musicians with an opportunity to explore and perform great orchestral literature. The SoCal Phil is dedicated to serving local audiences, musicians and students by providing an opportunity for direct participation in a priceless cultural heritage. The members of the orchestra are diverse in age and experience. Often, college-age students who aren't majoring in music, despite serious involvement in high school, are unable to join their school's orchestra due to scheduling conflicts. They'll find the rehearsal schedule and quality of playing at SCP to be ideal. Likewise, adults wishing to maintain music performance in their busy lives can depend on SCP to serve this need. SCP regularly performs with chorale groups, utilizes unique instrumentation such as a Latin-influenced guitar concerto, and has even incorporated visual art to accompany contemporary works.

🎻 We are so proud of our former Young Artist, Wenlan Jackson, who advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 International ...
10/07/2026

🎻 We are so proud of our former Young Artist, Wenlan Jackson, who advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, one of the most prestigious violin competitions in the world!

Wenlan soloed with the Southern California Philharmonic and is now a Fulbright scholar studying at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin. She continues to credit SoCal Phil as part of her musical journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to have been part of it. ✨

Congratulations, Wenlan! We’re cheering you on. 👏

You could be next! Applications for the 23rd Young Artist Solo Competition are due Friday, October 16th. Apply now. Link in bio! www.socalphil.org/youngartist🌟

🎶 PORTRAITS OF AMERICA: Pioneers and Passions 🎶Join the Southern California Philharmonic for an inspiring evening celebr...
09/23/2026

🎶 PORTRAITS OF AMERICA: Pioneers and Passions 🎶

Join the Southern California Philharmonic for an inspiring evening celebrating American music, composers, and stories.

🎼 Featuring:
• Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor
• Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by Jonathan Fohrman
• Carlos Gardel’s tango “Por Una Cabeza,” featuring violinist Jessica Haddy

📅 Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10
⏰ 7:30 PM | Doors open at 7:00 PM
🎤 Pre-concert talk with Maestro Branden Muresan at 7:10 PM

📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin, CA 92780

🎟️ Tickets: www.socalphil.org
Suggested donation: $20

🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help at the ticket table starting at 6:30 PM on concert nights. If you or someone you know would like to help, please email Beth at [email protected].

Bring your family and friends, and please SHARE this post to help us spread the word! 🎻✨

🎻 The 23rd Annual Young Artist Competition from Southern California Philharmonic is here! Applications open September 1,...
09/15/2026

🎻 The 23rd Annual Young Artist Competition from Southern California Philharmonic is here! Applications open September 1, 2026 — apply early for the lower fee, with final submissions due October 16, 2026.

✨ New expanded age categories:
🎼 13 and under: Prodigy
🎼 14-18: Artiste
🎼 19-29: Virtuoso

Winners perform live with SoCal Phil and receive scholarships, and every applicant gets valuable feedback from our judges. Don’t miss your chance to shine with the “friendliest orchestra” around!

📍 Apply at www.socalphil.org/young-artists
📧 Questions? [email protected]

🎶 Summer Moments with our SCP Musicians... Musical Connections & Growing the SCP Family 💙This summer, we were reminded o...
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.

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

🎶 Missed our Sounds of Spain concert? Now you can enjoy it from home! 🇪🇸🎻If you weren't able to join us for our unforget...
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!

Friends of the So Cal Phil pay homage to Southern California's Lati...

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! 🎶👏

✨ What a Memorial Day Weekend! ✨Our Sounds of Spain performances were absolutely stunning, and we’re still soaking in th...
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

Pack your bags, grab a poppi, and make your way to Newport Beach this Saturday 🇪🇸🧳🥤✈️We’re so excited that  is sponsorin...
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.

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