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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,

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ding 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.

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 🎶

04/17/2026

🎬✨ Huge congratulations to our Young Artist alumna Eliza Tait (2023–24 Vocal) on the premiere of ELIZA at the Beverly Hills Film Festival this past week!

ELIZA is a 17-minute coming-of-age drama directed and written by Erica Kennedy, following a teenage opera singer navigating the pressures of perfection while balancing everyday high school life. 🎶

We’re proud to see So. Cal Philharmonic in the credits and even prouder of Eliza’s continued success—from award-winning performances at NATS LA to the big screen. 👏

Next stop? Who knows—but we know it’s only the beginning.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to see our current Young Artists perform this weekend—link here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/young-artists-showcase-no-2-april-1718--2026 Catch them now… before all the places they’ll go.

03/26/2026

An evening of rising voices and timeless music 🎶✨
The next generation takes the stage at the 2026 Young Artists Showcase—an inspiring celebration of artistry, dedication, and extraordinary talent.

From Mozart to Puccini to Schubert, these emerging performers bring fresh energy to beloved works, reminding us why live music continues to move and connect us.

📅 April 17 & 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Tustin
🎟 Tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/young-artists-showcase-no-2-april-1718–2026

03/10/2026

✨ I don’t know about you, but I already can’t wait for our next performances!

Be sure to check out SoCalPhil.org for the remaining 2026 concerts from the Southern California Philharmonic — and keep an eye on this page for more updates.

But first… we have a special save-the-date for Memorial Day Weekend.

We’re thrilled to share that for the second year in a row, SoCalPhil has been named a TourWest grant awardee!

This federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and Creative West allows us to bring world-class guest artists right here to our Orange County community.

📅 Save the Date:
Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)

📍 OASIS Event Center in Newport Beach
Join us for a special salon-style evening of flamenco music and dance.

Our conductor Branden Muresan will pick up his violin alongside three internationally renowned guest artists:
🎸 Eric Alan Foster – classical guitar
🎸 Juan Moro – classical guitar
💃 Erika López – flamenco dance

Inspired by the intimate tablaos flamencos of southern Spain, this special evening will feature complimentary refreshments and an up-close club-style performance experience.

All proceeds from this concert will support SoCalPhil’s arts and education programs.

✨ Stay tuned for ticket details — and be sure to save the date now for your Memorial Day weekend plans in Newport Beach!

This project is supported in part by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.

03/07/2026

Last chance tonight! 🎶

The Southern California Philharmonic closes its Young Artists Showcase weekend tonight, and this program builds to one of the most thrilling endings in orchestral music.

In this video clip, you’re hearing the third and fourth movements of Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi. Lush piano swells and a peaceful clarinet solo set the scene—until something magical happens: birdsong suddenly fills the hall. 🐦

Then, just as quickly, the chirping fades and gives way to the haunting march of a ghostly Roman army. The music grows, layer by layer, until it reaches one of the most powerful conclusions in all of Italian orchestral music.

Don’t miss the Young Artists Showcase this weekend with Music Director Branden Muresan leading an inspiring program featuring extraordinary rising soloists:

🎻 Natalie Xu performing Tzigane by Maurice Ravel
🎻 Ryan Kim performing the Cello Concerto in A minor by Camille Saint-Saëns
🎶 Damian Eloy Silvera performing Clarinet Concerto No. 2 by Bernhard Henrik Crusell

📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
📅 Tonight – Saturday, March 7

There’s still time to join us—but seats won’t last long.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets through the Zeffy link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/socalphil-young-artists-showcase-no-1-march-67-2026-copy

02/14/2026

An Orchestra Love Story 💕🎶 Music has always been at the heart of Ann & Jon Goldman’s journey.

Ann (our wonderful piccolo player) and Jon (violist extraordinaire) first met while playing in the same ensemble in Scottsdale, Arizona — and 44 years of marriage later, they’re still making beautiful music together, now with SCP.

🎼 Ann began flute in 3rd grade and added piccolo in 5th.
🎻 Jon started viola in 5th grade.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Together they created a real-life “Brady Bunch” family — 6 kids in total!

From shared rehearsals to shared life, their story is a beautiful reminder that music connects us across decades, cities, and stages — and we’re so grateful they’re part of the So Cal Phil family. 🎶🎶

This Valentine’s Day 💖 we’re celebrating the people and moments that make our orchestra special.

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Post your favorite So Cal Phil memory — a photo and a few words — and join our 💕 campaign.

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