Who We Are
The story of the Southern California Philharmonic is one of passion, perseverance, and community. What began in 2003 as a small group of avocational musicians in Yorba Linda has grown into a vibrant symphony orchestra serving audiences across Orange County and beyond. Along the way, we’ve changed names, expanded our reach, and remained devoted to our guiding mission.
Our Mission
The Southern California Philharmonic presents orchestral masterworks, promotes artistic engagement for a vibrant civil society, and educates future musicians and leaders. Today, under the baton of Maestro Branden Muresan, SoCalPhil continues to inspire through live performance, youth mentorship, and a commitment to the cultural enrichment of our region.
Our Impact
Inspired by this mission, the Southern California Philharmonic has:
In the 2024–2025 concert season, we:
Looking Ahead
As we prepare for future concert seasons, we’re expanding the reach of our outreach initiatives to serve even more members of our community.
Your support helps us continue to:
- Ensure free and affordable access to symphonic music for all
- Provide hands-on music education and leadership training to the next generation
- Bring joy, connection, and inspiration through live orchestral performance
Will you join us in making symphonic music accessible to all of Southern California?
Help Support the Arts in Orange County.
With your support, the SoCal Phil can continue its vision of preserving musical appreciation and engagement in our community by presenting some of the most talented and driven young artists, soloists and orchestra musicians.
Brandon Muresan
A Southern California native and recipient of numerous awards, musical director Branden Muresan leads the Southern California Philharmonic orchestra.
Orchestra
The approximately 60 regular member of the Southern California Philharmonic bring their unique musical talents to a wide range of instruments and compositions.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors share their knowledge, experiences, and dedication to help guide the SoCal Phil’s vision of bringing the great orchestral works to the community.
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