Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra

🎶 Meet our guest conductor and Music Director finalist, Maxim Eshkenazy! 🎶

We are thrilled to have the dynamic Maxim Eshkenazy leading the Santa Monica Symphony for our season premiere concert Titan on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at the JAMS Performing Arts Center! 🌟

With a remarkable career spanning international stages, Eshkenazy is known for his vibrant energy, passion, and ability to bring out the very best in orchestras. His diverse experience, including leading performances with some of the world’s top orchestras, makes him a compelling candidate for our Music Director position.

🎼 Program:
🎻 Concert Suite from The Hunt for Salamander – Maxim Eshkenazy’s own composition!
🎵 Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 1 in D major

Join us for an unforgettable evening and experience Eshkenazy’s artistry firsthand! As always, admission is FREE 🎶 and seating is first come, first serve. Click here to register for tickets and to receive concert updates: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-titan-tickets-1004125044037?aff=oddtdtcreator

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🎶 Join us on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 PM, where the Santa Monica Symphony kicks off our 80th anniversary season at the JAMS Performing Arts Center with a thrilling performance led by Music Director finalist and guest conductor Maxim Eshkenazy!

🎼 Program:
🎻 Concert Suite from The Hunt for Salamander by Maxim Eshkenazy
🎵 Symphony No. 1 in D major by Gustav Mahler

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE, and seating is first come, first serve. Click here to register for tickets and to receive concert updates: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-titan-tickets-1004125044037?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓️ Saturday, October 5
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 JAMS Performing Arts Center

Celebrate 80 years of music with the Santa Monica Symphony! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable anniversary season featuring four incredible finalists in our Music Director search: Pola Benke, Danko Druško, Maxim Eshkenazy, and Geoffrey Pope. We are delighted to welcome back Gary Pratt to lead our annual MLK concert along with guest conductor Charles Dickerson and the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. 🎶

The Santa Monica Symphony is honored to continue delivering on our mission to provide our community with free quality classical music concerts. Please visit smsymphony.org/upcoming-events/ for more information.

The Santa Monica Symphony extends a heartfelt thank you to Troy Quinn for his exceptional leadership and dedication over the past two seasons. Maestro Quinn’s remarkable talent and passion for music have significantly enriched our performances and brought our community together through the power of classical music.

One of the standout moments during Maestro Quinn’s tenure was our last concert in May: our audience showed up in droves, packing every seat in the hall for a thrilling program of legendary film scores.

As Maestro Quinn embarks on his next chapter, we wish him the very best in all his future endeavors. His contributions to the Santa Monica Symphony will always be cherished, and we are immensely grateful for the time we shared together. Cheers to his new adventures and continued success!

As we celebrate our upcoming 80th anniversary season, the Santa Monica Symphony is excited to announce our search for our next Music Director. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new chapter!

Any interested applicants - click here for more information: https://www.smsymphony.org/music-director/

🎻,Thank you to everyone who made our 79th season finale, "A Night at the Oscars," a magnificent success. We deeply appreciate our patrons, donors, and sponsors for your generous support. Thank you to our community outreach sponsor, Solidarity: Polish Eatery and Bar, and our musician meal sponsor, the Manus family.

Special thanks to our Music Director Troy Quinn, Emcee Rich Caparella, talented musicians, and the dedicated board and staff. Your commitment brings our music to life and enriches our community. Thank you all for being part of our Symphony family ❤️.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming 2024-2025 season this summer! Cheers to many more seasons of beautiful music! 🥂

🎻🎬 It's almost time! Join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, for the grand finale of the Santa Monica Symphony's 79th season: A Night at the Oscars!
Doors open at 6:00 PM, and seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early to secure your spot for this unforgettable evening of iconic film scores. This is one concert you won't want to miss! 🎶
For more information on this concert, please visit https://www.smsymphony.org/events/a-night-at-the-oscars/

Join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm to learn about musical instruments, speak with the musicians, and listen to the 70+ member orchestra rehearse. This is a golden opportunity for students to learn about instruments offered in elementary and middle school. All grades are welcome!

7:00-7:30 pm: Meet with musicians and have a “hands-on" experience with instruments.
7:30-8:00 pm: Sit next to a musician during the rehearsal of classic movie music, including music by composer John Williams.

Any questions, please contact [email protected] or 310.395.6330.

Get ready to roll out the red carpet because Santa Monica Symphony's 79th season finale concert, "A Night at the Oscars," is next month! 🎬✨ Join us on Saturday, May 11, at 7:00 pm for a glamorous evening filled with the magical melodies of Hollywood's most iconic film scores.

🎥 From the sweeping orchestral epics to the unforgettable themes that have captured our hearts, Maestro Quinn and our talented musicians will bring the silver screen to life on stage at JAMS Performing Arts Center. For the complete program and to RSVP for the concert, click here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-a-night-at-the-oscars-tickets-681934222617?aff=oddtdtcreator

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. RSVPs through Eventbrite help us determine seating capacity, but it is not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve.

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Last night's Roman Holiday concert was simply spectacular! Bravo to Maestro Quinn, horn soloist Andrew Bain, and every talented member of the Santa Monica Symphony for bringing the magic of Italy to life through music. Your passion and dedication shone brightly, and we're so grateful to have shared this enchanting evening with our wonderful audience. Special thanks to our musicians, staff, sponsors, and donors for making it all possible. Cheers to many more musical memories together!

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Sunday’s the big day! Get ready for our Roman Holiday Concert on Sunday, March 10th, at 7:30 p.m.! We've got an incredible lineup for you, including Gioacchino Rossini's Overture from William Tell, Pietro Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, Eric Ewazen's Concerto for Horn and String Orchestra featuring Andrew Bain, and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 in A Major, “Italian”! Spread the word and join us for an unforgettable night! See you there!

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. RSVPs through Eventbrite help us determine seating capacity, but it is not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve. Please click here to RSVP for the concert:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-roman-holiday-tickets-681933319917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Buongiorno! Soak up the charm of Italy through mesmerizing melodies featuring the extraordinary talents of soloist Andrew Bain, horn. Join Maestro Quinn and the Santa Monica Symphony for a FREE Roman Holiday Concert on Sunday, March 10th. Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey!

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. RSVPs through Eventbrite help us determine seating capacity, but it is not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve. Please click here to RSVP for the concert:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-roman-holiday-tickets-681933319917?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3MpffDIKiac47HovJGFNPfqBseLaXZmoLFO9F9HaWWpc4DVOK64qc58BQ

For more information on Andrew Bain, please click here: https://www.andrewbainhorn.com/

The Santa Monica Symphony’s spring concert will whisk you away on a Roman Holiday with Rossini’s beloved Overture from William Tell and Mascagni’s elegantly beautiful Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. This concert also features Andrew Bain in Eric Ewazen’s brilliant Concerto for Horn and String Orchestra, then transports you to Italy in Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Please note that this concert is at JAMS Performing Arts Center (1630 Pearl Street).

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. RSVPs through Eventbrite help us determine seating capacity, but it is not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve. Please click here to RSVP for the concert:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-roman-holiday-tickets-681933319917?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information on the concert, please click here:
https://www.smsymphony.org/events/roman-holiday/

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The Santa Monica Symphony welcomes the return of Gary Pratt for his third season as guest conductor of the annual MLK Holiday concert. With his deep commitment to musical excellence and dynamic conducting style, Maestro Pratt is a revered figure who consistently delivers captivating and emotionally resonant concerts. The MLK Holiday concert, a cherished tradition in the community, takes on a special significance under Pratt's skilled direction, as he infuses the program with the spirit of unity and diversity.

In partnership with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition, the Santa Monica Symphony commemorates the legacy of Dr. King with its annual MLK concert on Saturday, January 13.
Doors open at 2:00 pm. Concert at 3:00 pm. Please note a different venue, SGI-USA World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA.
All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. Reservations are recommended, but not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve. Please click here to reserve your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-annual-mlk-holiday-concert-tickets-681932326947?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information on the concert, please click here:
https://www.smsymphony.org/events/annual-mlk-holiday-concert-2/

Happy New Year from all of us at the Santa Monica Symphony!
This holiday season, we are especially grateful to people like yourself who have helped our mission of providing free quality classical music to our community.
Thanks to everyone for your support over the past year. Cheers to a happy, healthy, and musical 2024!

In partnership with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition, the Santa Monica Symphony commemorates the legacy of Dr. King with its annual MLK concert on Saturday, January 13. Guest conducted once again by Gary Pratt, this special afternoon concert begins with Quinn Mason’s celebratory Toast of the Town and George Walker’s enduring Lyric for Strings featuring dancers Bernard Brown and Mawiyah Dowd. The second half features the passionate Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing with Mary Bond Davis and the West Coast premiere of John Clayton’s Home featuring John Daversa, Jermaine Paul, and Darrel Sims. The concert concludes with We Shall Overcome led by orator extraordinaire Tonoccus McClain.

Doors open at 2:00 pm. Concert at 3pm. Please note a new venue of SGI-USA World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA.

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE. Reservations are recommended but not necessary - seating is open and limited to first-come, first-serve. Please click here to reserve your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-annual-mlk-holiday-concert-tickets-681932326947?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on the concert, please click here:
https://www.smsymphony.org/events/annual-mlk-holiday-concert-2/

Bravo to our Santa Monica Symphony musicians, Music Director Troy Quinn, and soloist John Walz for a fantastic performance at our Walz and Schumann Concert last weekend!
A special thank you to our donors, sponsors, and supporters who help us continue our mission of providing free quality classical music concerts for our community.
Please join us for our next concert on Saturday, January 13, 2024: https://www.smsymphony.org/events/annual-mlk-holiday-concert-2/

“I'm excited to play core classical repertoire with Troy again with this program. I really enjoyed his conducting of Beethoven's Symphonies 5 & 7. Schumann's 4th Symphony on December 2nd will be so fun to perform! I've only played it with a chamber orchestra before, so playing it with the full Santa Monica Symphony will be very powerful."
- Zenovia Edwards, Viola and Board Member

Join us for tomorrow's Walz and Schumann concert on Saturday, December 2, at 7:30 pm at the JAMS Performing Arts Center! Doors open at 6:30 PM.
All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE, but pre-registration is strongly recommended for concert updates as seating is first come, first serve. To reserve tickets, please click here: https://www.smsymphony.org/events/ksajikian-and-schumann/
For more information on the concert, please click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../santa-monica-symphony-walz

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Every act of generosity counts.
Since 1945, the Santa Monica Symphony has provided FREE quality classical music to all of Southern California.
Please support one of the oldest running arts organizations in Santa Monica.
As part of our community, you have played a vital role in our success. We can't thank you enough for your support.
Your gift of $50 or more will be acknowledged on the Symphony website and in every concert program for an entire year.

Click here to give now: https://www.smsymphony.org/donation/

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Celebrate a magical evening of music and join the Santa Monica Symphony for our Walz and Schumann concert at the JAMS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 2nd. This winter performance starts with the rousing Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, followed by Saint-Saëns’ Concerto for Cello No. 1 featuring the Los Angeles Opera principal cellist John Walz. The night concludes with Schumann’s passionate Symphony No. 4. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE, but pre-registration is strongly recommended for concert updates as seating is first come, first serve.
To reserve tickets, please click here: https://www.smsymphony.org/events/ksajikian-and-schumann/
For more information on the concert, please click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-walz-and-schumann-tickets-681931414217?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Santa Monica Symphony gave a fantastic performance at our 79th Season Premiere Concert last weekend, and we are excited to begin preparing for our upcoming performance on Saturday, December 2nd!

We want to express gratitude to our donors, sponsors, and supporters who help us continue our mission of providing free quality classical music concerts for our community. Without you, we can't do what we do best. 🎻🪈🥁🎷🎼

Shoutouts to all of our Santa Monica Symphony musicians, our Music Director Troy Quinn, our new concertmaster Roger Wilkie, and Council Member Phil Brock for presenting us with a City Proclamation to celebrate our 79th season!

The Santa Monica Symphony welcomes Roger Wilkie as its new concertmaster for the 2023-24 season and soloist at our 79th Season Premiere concert for Camille Saint-Saëns' spine-tingling "Danse Macabre."
Mr. Wilkie has been the concertmaster of the Long Beach Symphony for over 30 years and boasts a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician and studio musician. He has participated in the soundtracks of over 1000 films as well as television recordings. Mr. Wilkie has the honor of serving as concertmaster for John Williams’ scores for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Indiana Jones IV, Munich, and Memoirs of a Geisha.

Join the Santa Monica Symphony this Saturday, October 14, for our Night at the Museum concert at the JAMS Performing Arts Center. The performance includes music from the "Indiana Jones" films by John Williams and "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saëns, which features Roger Wilkie on violin. The concert also includes Walton’s "Crown Imperial" and concludes with Mussorgsky’s epic "Pictures at an Exhibition." Doors open at 6:30 pm.

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE, but pre-registration is strongly recommended for concert updates as seating is first come, first serve. Please click here to reserve your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-night-at-the-museum-tickets-681910260947?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on the concert, please click here:
https://www.smsymphony.org/events/night-at-the-museum/

Join the Santa Monica Symphony to celebrate our 79th Season Premiere with our Night at the Museum concert at the JAMS Performing Arts Center. The performance begins with several energetic movements from the "Indiana Jones" films by John Williams, followed by the spooky "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saëns, featuring Roger Wilkie on violin. Up next is Walton’s popular royal march, "Crown Imperial." The concert concludes with Mussorgsky’s epic "Pictures at an Exhibition." Doors open at 6:30 pm

All Santa Monica Symphony concerts are FREE, but pre-registration is strongly recommended for concert updates as seating is first come, first serve. Please click here to reserve your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica-symphony-78th-season-premiere-brahms-and-tom-tickets-399136105837?fbclid=IwAR1iQk6zkJzDLWOIA1HMaoj2GS_kUtajqr-7m1puID1GCrwyMo2bXH1k2qo

For more information on the concert, please click here:
https://www.smsymphony.org/events/night-at-the-museum/

Please help support the Symphony and join us at the Gala on Saturday, September 23rd, at the historic Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club.

Highlights of the evening will include a cocktail hour, a delicious plated meal, beautiful string quartet music, and both silent and live auctions.

This year, we have incredible silent auction items. For an updated list, please click here: https://www.smsymphony.org/gala/

Live music will include pieces from Ravel, Mancini, Rota, and Saint-Saëns.

Gala tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 15th, to receive early bird pricing.

To purchase tickets or if you have questions, please contact Renée at 310.773.9729 or [email protected]

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Only a few weeks left to purchase tickets for our 2023 Gala.

Please help support the symphony and join us on Saturday, September 23 at 5:00 pm. The evening will feature an incredibly talented string quartet of Santa Monica Symphony musicians who will be playing works by composers the orchestra is performing this season, including Ravel, Mancini, Rota, and Saint-Saëns.

This magical evening at the historic Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club will also be filled with delicious food, wine, silent and live auctions.

To purchase tickets or if you have questions, please contact Renée at 310.773.9729 or [email protected]

Mark your calendars as we welcome you to the Santa Monica Symphony's 2023-2024 season! Join us on an extraordinary musical journey with our symphony musicians, led by our esteemed Music Director, Troy Quinn.

This season is an eclectic tapestry of music, including Mendelssohn, Schumann, movie music, and more! Maestro Quinn and the Santa Monica Symphony are proud to feature incredibly talented soloists, including Roger Wilkie, Armen Ksajikian, and Andrew Bain. Guest conductor, Gary Pratt, will return for our annual MLK concert, which features a talented team of dancers, soloists, and orators.

The Santa Monica Symphony is honored to continue delivering on our mission to provide free quality classical music concerts to the residents of Santa Monica and surrounding areas.

Please visit smsymphony.org/upcoming-events/ for more information.

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