The Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus is pleased and excited to present our 2026-27 Season -

A SEASON OF STORIES

October 11, 2026 - "An American Journey" (Season Opening Concert)

“America the Beautiful”, Bates/Ward, arranged by Sylvia Lee Mann
“Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland - Terry Weatherby, Narrator
“Ellis Island” by Peter Boyer - complete with actors, images, and the full orchestra!

December 6, 2026 - Messiah

"Messiah", by George Friedrich Handel
the Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
with soloists Thalia Moore, Debbie Dey, Daniel Ramon, Michal Dawson Connor

January 3, 2027 - Opera (Mikado)

February 21,2027 - “Beethoven & Beyond” an all Beethoven concert with internationally acclaimed pianist Jenny Soonjin Kim

Prometheus Overture,
Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”, S
Symphony No. 4

April 11, 2027 - “Of Dreams”

"He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands" – Traditional, featuring soprano Thalia Moore
"Montgomery Variations", by Margaret Bonds
"Star Wars Suite" , by John Williams
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June 6, 2027 - Season Finale

Jordan Jinosko - Requiem Brevis
Beethoven Choral Fantasy

The Southland Symphony presented its first concert in Ontario on Sunday, December 11, 2011. The orchestra’s founder and director, Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, who had recently relocated to the area, saw a need and an opportunity to bring symphonic music to the larger Ontario Community, a community which was already embracing arts and culture. Since that first concert, we have presented many, many full-orchestra concerts for this community, as well as chamber music and educational concerts. We have presented internationally renowned musicians from all over the globe, performing music of the greatest composers in history, and music of great composers still living today.

" Our purpose is to enrich our community by engaging audiences and inspiring a love of music through exciting live symphony performances, innovative programming, and educational outreach." We offer opportunities for the community to experience the very best in music, “right in their own back-yards.” No long drives to downtown Los Angeles, no expensive parking. Arts and music for our community, in our community.

The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a true community orchestra, providing fantastic opportunities for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music at the highest level. We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life: Students and senior citizens, professionals and amateurs: Hobbyist, professional, retired…. All are welcome. We are proud to welcome the many professional musicians who partner with us in our performances, and the many world-class guest artists who have graced our stage.

Musician Auditions: The Southland Symphony holds ongoing auditions for NEW musician members. Interested musicians should contact us immediately for an audition, by calling (909) 235-9776 or emailing: auditions@southlandsymphony.com

The SSO a non-profit organization, and needs your support to continue presenting these world-class quality concerts!

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