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The Southland Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to lift the human spirit. We engage, uplift, and educate the diverse communities of Southern California's Greater Ontario and Inland Empire area by coming together to perform and inspire through exceptional musical experiences.

Our Vision:

Reaching out through the transformative power of live music, the Southland Symphony Orchestra will be a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region.

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

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Our 2024-2025 Season promises excitement and wonder! Join us - Support YOUR Orchestra!

Announcing the 2024 - 25 Southland Symphony Season*

SUNDAY October 6, 2024 at 4pm - Season Opener

SUNDAY December 8, 2024 at 4pm – MESSIAH, with the SSO Chorus and soloists

SUNDAY January 5, 2025 at 4pm – Amahl and the Night Visitors - Delightful One Act Opera (only one hour long), telling the story of the "Three Kings" and their visit to a shepherd boy....

SUNDAY Feb 23, 2025 at 4pm– featuring cellist Ana Maria Maldonado

SUNDAY April 6, 2025 4pm (with SSO Chorus) tentative

SUNDAY May 18, 2025 at 4pm –Season Finale

SUMMER 2025 - Special POP/ROCK Concert Date TBA.

Additional educational and chamber music events are added throughout the season

*(Dates Subject to Change - this is the most current information as of May 1, 2024)

more info - https://southlandsymphony.com

Here are a few photos of the SSO in action!

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Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus onstage at Gardiner W Spring Auditorium. October 2023

Orchestra and Chorus

SSO in Concert at Bethel Congregational Church SSO and Chorus - "Messiah" at Bethel Congregational Church

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Audience enjoyng the SSO in concert at Bethel Congregational Church!

Some background:

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!

Southland Symphony Orchestra - 2024-2025 Season

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Team Members