Courtesy of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, a listing of the December concerts offered by its members. Information regarding getting your own organization’s concerts listed is provided at the end.
Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m.
Fremont Symphony Orchestra
David Sloss, conductor
Yoko’s Dance & Performing Arts Academy
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker
Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont
(510) 659-6031
www.fremontsymphony.org
Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Rinaldo Alessandrini, conductor
Marta Almajano, soprano
Scarlatti: Christmas Cantata “O di Betlemme altera”
Corelli: Christmas Concerto in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8
Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings in D Major, RV 121
Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in E minor, Op. 3, No. 3
Dall’Abaco: Concerto a quattro da chiesa in D minor, Op. 2, No. 1
12/5: First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
12/6 & 12/7: First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
12/9: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette
12/12: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
(415) 392-4400
www.philharmonia.org
Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Arthur Barnes, conductor
Buddy Wachter, banjo
The Horn Man
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore
(925) 373-6800
Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m.
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Dr. Arthur Barnes, conductor
Buddy Wachter, banjo
Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture; “Fingal’s Cave”; Symphony No. 5, “Reformation.”
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore
(925) 373-6800
Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m.
Marin Symphony
Stephen McKersie, conductor
Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus and Orchestra
Marin Symphony Youth Chorus
Carols from around the world and audience sing-a-long
Church of Saint Raphael, 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
(415) 479-8100
www.marinsymphony.org
Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Mission Chamber Orchestra
Emily Ray, conductor
Mozart: Excerpts from Marriage of Figaro
Armienta: River of Women (Orchestral Premiere)
Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre, 1704 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose
(408) 236-3350
www.missionchamber.org
Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
San Jose Youth Symphony
Yair Samet, conductor
Pavitra Rengarajan, flute; Timothy Cho, violin; Lauren Groff, mezzo-soprano; Adam Meza, baritone
Crystal Children’s Choir
Bernstein: Candide Overture
Devienne: Concerto No. 7 for Flute and Orchestra
Conus: Violin Concerto in E minor
Bizet: Selections from Carmen
Arr. Nan-Chang Chien: Life on the Railway Gang
Verdi: Grand March and Ballet from Aida
California Theater, 345 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 885-9220
www.sjys.org
Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Tulare County Symphony Orchestra
Mary Chun, guest conductor
Juliana Gondek, soloist
Lilly Boulanger: D’un Matin de Printemps
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
Mozart: Deh, per questo istante solo
Stravinsky: Petrouchka (1947 Version)
Visalia Fox Theater, 308 W. Main St., Visalia
(559) 732-8600
www.tcsymphony.org
Saturday, December 6 at 3 p.m.
Yorba Linda Symphony Orchestra
Robert Frelly, conductor
Anaheim Mormon Chorale
John Rutter: Rejoice and Be Merry
Handel: Selections from Messiah
Anderson, et al: Holiday Favorites
Valencia High School Auditorium, Placentia
(714) 970-1715
www.yorbalindaorchestra.com
Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m.
American Youth Symphony
David Newman, conductor
Jerry Goldsmith Project: Music from early scores: Patton; Planet of the Apes; The Sand Pebbles; A Patch of Blue; The Blue Max
Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles
(310) 470-2332
www.aysymphony.org
Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
American Youth Symphony
Alexander Treger & David Newman, conductors
Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin; Tommy Morgan, harmonica
Barber: Overture: The School for Scandal
Corigliano: Chaconne (The Red Violin)
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)
Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles
(310) 470-2332
www.aysymphony.org
Sunday, December 7 at 8 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay
Frances Steiner, conductor
Ariana Ghez, oboe
Haydn: “Armida” Overture
Strauss: Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra
Mozart: Symphony No. 29
Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Crossfield Dr., Rolling Hills Estates
(310) 544-0403
www.palosverdes.com/chamberorchestra
Sunday. December 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Anna Hamre & Julie Dana, choir directors
CSUF Concert Choir
Fresno Community Chorus
FCC Symphonic Choir
Annual Holiday Celebration
Saroyan Theatre, 700 M. St., Fresno
(559) 261-0600
www.fresnophil.org
Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Anne Tomlinson, Mandy Brigham and Amy Brehm, conductors
J.S.Bach
Randall Thompson
Sir David Willcocks
Pablo Casals
Cecile Chaminade and many others
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 793-4231
www.lachildrenschorus.org
Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Sacramento Youth Symphony
Michael Neumann, conductor
Premier Orchestra and Saltarello Flutes
Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento
(916) 731-5777
www.sacys.org
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 1 p.m.
Bakersfield Symphony
Full ballet with Civic Dance Center
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield
(661) 323-7928
www.bakersfieldsymphony.org
Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Meet the Music educational program
Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School
(213) 622-7001 ext. 215
www.laco.org
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
San Diego Chamber Orchestra
Jung-Ho Pak, conductor
Megan Weston, soprano; Katherine Lundeen, alto; Robert MacNeil, tenor; Phil Larson, bass
Bach Collegium San Diego (Ruben Valenzuela, conductor)
Handel: Messiah
12/12: Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach
12/13: St. James By-the-Sea Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla
12/14: California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido
(858) 350-0290, ext. 7
www.sdco.org
Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m.
Susanville Symphony
Ben Wade, conductor
Ben Wade: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Tchaikovsky: Themes from the Nutcracker
Assembly of God Church, 473-465 Richmond Rd., Susanville
(530) 310-9211
www.susanvillesymphony.com
Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Mark Mandarano, conductor
Tami Tappan Damiano, David Burnham
Holiday Pops Celebration
Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
(562) 436-3203, ext. 1
www.lbso.org
Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Makoto Nakura, marimba
Strauss: Serenade for Winds
Pierre Jalbert: Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra (US premiere)
Haydn: Symphony No. 31 in D Major, “Hornsignal”
12/13: Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Ave., Glendale
12/14: Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles
(213) 622-7001 ext. 215
www.laco.org
Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra
Martin Haselböck, conductor
Markus Schäfer, tenor; Randall Scarlata, baritone
Tölzer Boys Choir
Bach: Christmas Oratorio
12/13: Zipper Concert Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
12/14: The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica
(310) 458-4504
www.MusicaAngelica.org
Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Simon, conductor
Robert Schwartz, piano
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr., Stanford
(650) 856-3848
www.pacomusic.org
Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.
San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra
Alasdair Neale, guest conductor
Yu-Chi Chou, student conductor
Jillian Yu, flute
Strauss: Salome’s Dance
Ibert: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Caroline Hume Concert Hall, 50 Oak St., San Francisco
(415) 503-6275
www.sfcm.edu
Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Monday, December 15 at 8 p.m.
Santa Rosa Symphony
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Jenni Samuelson, soprano; Bonnie Brooks, mezzo-soprano; Scott Whitaker, tenor; Hugh Davies, baritone
Kymry Esainko, piano
Santa Rosa Symphony Honor Choir
Haydn: Symphony No. 94, Surprise; Lord Nelson Mass
Bach: Piano Concerto in D minor
Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
(707) 546-8742
www.santarosasymphony.org
Saturday December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday December 14 at 4 p.m.
South Valley Symphony
Anthony Quartuccio, conductor
Gavilan College Concert Choir: Phil Robb, conductor
Handel: Messiah
Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Avenue, Gilroy
(408) 847-1441
www.southvalleysymphony.org
Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m.
Verdugo Young Musician’s Association
Samvel Chilingarian, conductor
Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles
Free Admission
(323) 258-3552
www.vyma.org
Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m.
California Youth Symphony
Leo Eylar, conductor
Classical and seasonal favorites. Free
Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Alto Hills
(650) 325-6666
www.cys.org
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Camellia Symphony Orchestra
Allan Pollack, conductor
Camerata California
Ava DeLara, soprano; Zoila Munoz, alto; Michael Reynolds, tenor; James Gentry, bass
Messiah Sing-Along
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capital Ave., Sacramento
(916) 929-6655
www.camelliasymphony.org
Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m.
El Camino Youth Symphony
Camilla Kolchinsky, conductor
Jeffrey Lu, Jeremy Leu, Alice Park, Tiffany Shen, soloists
Glinka: Overture to Russlan & Ludmilla
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1, Mvt I
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1, Mvt III
Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella
Wieniawski: Polonaise Brilliante No. 1
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 1
Strauss: Thunder and Lightning Polka
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose
(650) 213-7111
www.ecys.org
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Monday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Youth Orchestra
Russell Steinberg, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Copland: Hoedown
Rossini: The Barber of Seville
Gershwin: Selections from Porgy and Bess Overture
DeFalla: Three Cornered Hat
Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite
Handel: Overture to Samson
12/14: Robert Margolis Performing Arts Center at Milken Community High School, Los Angeles
12/15: Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, Los Angeles
(310) 903-5712
www.losangelesyouthorchestra.org
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Nova Vista Symphony
Ann Krinitsky, conductor
Yale Blomberg, violin
Crystal Children’s Choir
Mozart: Musical Sleighride
Prokofiev: Winter Bonfire
Sibelius: Violin Concerto, 3rd movement
Faith: Brazilian Sleighbells
Anderson: Sleighride
Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije Suite
McAfee Performing Arts Center, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga
(408) 624-1492
www.novavista.org
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Oakland East Bay Symphony
Michael Morgan, conductor
Oakland Symphony Chorus
Terrance Kelly & the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Mt. Eden High School Choir
Kugelplex
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
(510) 444-0801
www.oebs.org
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony
Nancy Nagano, conductor
Carol Kersten, Academy String Orchestra conductor
Bruce Knowlton, Symphonic Winds conductor
Holiday Concert
Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande
(805) 489-9444
www.sloyouthsymphony.org
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Stockton Symphony
Peter Jaffe, conductor
Dennis McNeil, tenor
Stockton Chorale
Stockton Youth Chorale
Warren Atherton Auditorium, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton
(209) 951-0196
www.stocktonsymphony.org
Saturday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Tehachapi Community Orchestra
David Newby, conductor
Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus
Handel: Messiah
St. Malachy’s Catholic Church, 407 West “E” St., Tehachapi
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.
Youth Orchestras of Fresno
David Shearen, conductor
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Haydn: Quartet No.1, Op. 1
Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Nol. 1 & 3
Bizet: Carmen Suite No.
Let It Snow
Ukrainian Bell Carol
Shagoian Concert Hall, 2770 E. International, Fresno.
(559) 275-6694
www.youthorchestrasfresno.org
Wednesday, December 17 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 5 p.m.
Pacific Chorale
Southern California Children’s Chorus
Members of the Pacific Symphony
John Alexander, conductor
Lori Loftus, organ
Britten: Hodie from A Ceremony of Carols
John Francis Wade, arr. Alice Parker: Adeste Fideles
Franz Biebl: Ave Maria
Patrick Hadley: I Sing of a Maiden
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Arr. John Rutter: Angel Tidings; Shepherd’s Pipe Carol; What Child is This? Donkey Carol; Deck the Halls; The Twelve Days of Christmas; We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Arr. David Willcocks: Gabriel’s Message
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves
J. S. Bach: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light; Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor
Arr. Mack Wilberg: I Saw Three Ships; The First Nowell
Jerry Herman, arr. Jerry Rubino: We Need a Little Christmas
James Lord Pierpont, arr. David Willcocks: Jingle, Bells
George Wyle and Eddie Pola,arr. Bob Krogstad: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night
Handel: Hallelujah from Messiah
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
(714) 662-2345
www.pacificchorale.org
Thursday, December 18 at 8 p.m.
Berkeley Symphony
Joana Carneiro, conductor
Magnus Lindberg: Chorale (Bay Area premiere)
John Adams: Shaker Loops
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
(510) 841-2800
www.berkeleysymphony.org
Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
North State Symphony
Kyle Wiley Pickett, conductor
Daun (Hayes) Weiss, soprano
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate Holiday Favorites
11/20: Paradise Adventist Church, 5720 Academy Dr., Paradise
11/21: All Saints Episcopal Church, 2150 Benton Dr., Redding
(530) 898-6692
www.northstatesymphony.org
Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Mitchell Sardou Klein, conductor
Features PYO Alumni
Light classical, holiday, and pops
Skyline College Main Theatre, 3300 College Dr., San Bruno
(650) 325-7967
www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org
Wednesday, December 31 at 8:30 p.m.
Santa Barbara Symphony
New Year’s Eve Pops Concert
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Lisa Vroman, vocalist
Songs of Gershwin and music from the light classics and motion pictures
The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara
(805) 899-2222
www.thesymphony.org
For the schedules of:
Los Angeles Philharmonic
www.laphil.org
Pacific Symphony
www.pacificsymphony.org
San Diego Symphony
www.sandiegosymphony.org
San Francisco Symphony
www.sfsymphony.org
If your organization would like to be included in future listings, please e-mail your concert information to office@acso.org in the following format:
Day of week, Month, Date and Concert Time (a.m. or p.m.)
Name of Organization
Conductor
Soloist(s)
Repertoire Summary (e.g., Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67)
Concert Location, Address, City
Telephone number for ticket information (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Web site
Caroline Firman, Executive Assistant
41st Annual Conference
August 6-8, 2009 in San Diego
The deadline to be included in the January calendar listing is December 22, 2008.
