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Maestro Nowak has chosen some glorious pieces, including music by Copland, Beethoven, and Handel. Reserve your seats now for an exciting season!

Concert #1

‘Opening Night: Stravinsky, Copland, Rachmaninoff’
Sept. 26, 2026 (7:30 pm) @ Grace Baptist Church

The Santa Maria Philharmonic proudly presents:
‘Opening Night -

Opening the program is Stravinsky’s Scherzo à la Russe: a bright and exuberant orchestral vignette. Copland’s The Red Pony Suite captures the fresh sound of the vast American frontier, in the orchestral work derived from the 1949 film adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novella.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Chi-Long Hu performs the legendary Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2. Passion, power, and beauty make this one of the most cherished works in this form.

Program:

Stravinsky Scherzo a la Russe

Copland Red Pony Suite

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2 Chi-Long Hu, piano

Concert #2
Dec 4, 2026 (7:30 pm) The First United Methodist Church

Michael Nowak and the Santa Maria Phil proudly present:
‘Handel’s Water Music & Bach Violin Concerto’

Holiday Baroque Concert

Revel in the joyous and uplifting sounds of this Baroque masterpiece by Handel, with its lively 18th century dances, bourrées, hornpipes and fanfares.

Violinist Brynn Albanese will showcase her extraordinary brilliance in a performance of the jubilant and elegant Bach Violin Concerto in E major.

Program:

Handel Water Music

Concert #3

Feb 28, 2027 (3:00 pm) @ Boyd Hall, Allan Hancock College

Michael Nowak and the Santa Maria Phil proudly present:

‘Buster Keaton Silent Films with Orchestra’

Step back in time with the Santa Maria Philharmonic, when the live orchestra accompanies two classic silent movies. One Week and Sherlock Jr. feature silent movie icon Buster Keaton, whose cinematic genius is on full display. His combination of innovative technical wizardry, vaudevillian slapstick, and mind-blowing physical stunts was an inspiration for future generations of moviemakers.

Program:

Buster Keaton Double Feature One Week and Sherlock Jr.

Concert #4

May 1, 2027 (7:30 pm) @ Grace Baptist Church

Michael Nowak and the Santa Maria Phil proudly present:

‘Season Finale: Beethoven & Strawinsky’

The dazzling and magical atmosphere of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite highlights his brilliant skills as an orchestrator and his revolutionary genius for complex rhythms. The work is brought to life by vivid, shimmering colors, driving rhythms, and thrilling energy.

Acclaimed violinist Roger Wilkie returns to the Central Coast to perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. This masterwork is known for its exceptional lyricism and virtuosity.

Program:

Stravinsky Firebird Suite

Beethoven Violin Concerto Roger Wilkie, violin

Sponsor Ticket Packages

Patron – $1,000+
• Name listed in concert programs and on website
• Invitation to donor appreciation event/annual meeting
• Total of Two (2) season tickets

Conductor’s Circle – $2,000+
All of the above, plus:
• Opportunity to meet the conductor and guest artist at our concert after party

Benefactor – $5,000+
All of the above, plus:
• Total of Three (3) season tickets

Champion – $10,000+
All of the above, plus:
• Top-tier logo placement if desired on banners, media, and website
• Display table or outreach opportunity at events (sponsor run)
• Two (2) tickets to our annual Gala
• Total of Four (4) season tickets

Luminary – $25,000+
All of the above, plus:
• Private dinner or exclusive event with artists and conductor

Thank you so much for your support of the Santa Maria Philharmonic this past season. Due to the generosity of our patrons and friends, we were able to present our full 2025-26 concert season. Now, we are thrilled to present an exciting new season of concerts.

The Santa Maria Philharmonic is committed to providing live, local, musical experiences for all people, all ages. Plans are underway to bring vibrant, new content and inspiring programs to the public. Your generous contributions make these positive community impacts possible.

By becoming a Sponsor of the Santa Maria Philharmonic and donating today, you make it possible for the Phil to play on. As always, your donation is tax deductible [Tax ID No. 77-0288378].

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming concerts as we share in this joy and Listen-Local-LIVE together. On behalf of the Board, staff and musicians of the Philharmonic, THANK YOU for your continued generosity to help the Phil play on – we cannot do it without you.

Let’s SAFELY Listen Local Live! All current state and county health guidelines will be observed.
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