The Summer Orchestra is a graduate student–run orchestral program based at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. The program is offered at no cost to participants, with the goal of providing accessible opportunities for musicians to rehearse and perform standard orchestral repertoire during the summer months.
Centered on both artistic excellence and community engagement, the Summer Orchestra brings together local musicians in a collaborative environment that supports continued growth, connection, and high-level performance. The ensemble is committed to creating a space where musicians can engage deeply with orchestral literature while contributing to a shared artistic experience.
Qualified musicians are encouraged to apply and take part in this initiative.
The upcoming summer season features a series of ambitious programs centered on major works from the orchestral repertoire. Each cycle offers the opportunity to perform and engage deeply with significant works in a focused, collaborative, and community-driven environment. Rehearsals and performances will take place at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach.
Beethoven - Egmont Overture
Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto - Soloist: Yutaka Suzuki
Brahms - Symphony No. 4
Rehearsals: June 8, 10, 12
Concert and Dress: June 14
Alvarez - [New Composition]
Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 - Soloist: TBD
Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique)
Rehearsals: June 22, 24, 26
Concert and Dress: June 28
Aguilera - [New Composition]
Gliere - Concerto for Coloratura Soprano - Soloist: Stephanie Smith
Mahler - Symphony No. 1 (The Titan)
Rehearsals: July 6, 8, 10, 11
Concert and Dress: July 12
Williams - Adventures on Earth
de Meij - UFO Concerto for Euphonium - Soloist: Madison Moffitt
Holsts - The Planets
Rehearsals: July 20, 22, 24, 25
Concert and Dress: July 26
Musicians who are interested in participating are encouraged to complete the application form below.