BRANDEN MURESAN – CONDUCTOR
Southern California Philharmonic
An Orange County, CA community-based orchestra providing local musicians and the public a chance to engage with the great orchestral works.
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Don’t Miss Our Next Concert!
Join us for a special evening of music as we open our 2025-26 season with an unforgettable treat: the premier of Foster's Guitar Concerto No. 4. Experience a never-before-seen performance, along with the mastery of Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2, all in the beautiful setting of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Events
Upcoming Performances
24/25
October
Season Opener
Witness the premier of Foster’s Guitar Concerto #4 along with Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in SoCalPhil's season opener.
7:30pm | Donate to Reserve Concert Tickets
1
December
Many Moods of Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with SoCalPhil! Featuring classic favorites such as Sleigh Ride and our annual sing-a-long.
7:30pm | Donate to Reserve Concert Tickets
6/7
March
Young Artists Showcase No. 1
The first in our showcase series featuring winners of the SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition in the Instrumental Category.
7:30pm | Donate to Reserve Concert Tickets
17/18
April
Young Artists Showcase No. 2
The second in our showcase series featuring winners of the SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition in the Vocal Category.
7:30pm | Donate to Reserve Concert Tickets
29/30
May
Young Artists Showcase No. 3
The third in our showcase series featuring winners of the SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition in the Piano Category.
7:30pm | Donate to Reserve Concert Tickets
SoCalPhil is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
We strive to ensure equitable access to the arts. If you would like to further coordinate accessibility measures, we ask that you please email info@socalphil.org at least 10 days in advance of the concert date that you wish to attend.
In the blink of an eye…
Twenty plus years ago, a handful of musicians in the Yorba Linda area got together and formed the Yorba Linda Orchestra Association (YLOA). Within the first year of existence, the Young Artists Solo Competition was held, and the winners of that competition performed their solo with the orchestra. In the blink of an eye, ten years passed, and the orchestra began to diversify, attracting new musical talent from all over southern California. This prompted a change in name to the Southern California Philharmonic, and we’ve been on the move since.
The Young Artists Solo Competition continues to be a mainstay for the orchestra, attracting many talented students, ranging from 5 to 23 years of age, with the winners earning a chance to perform with the orchestra in the three spring concerts. Through donations and fundraising events, these winners are also awarded a modest scholarship to help them continue their studies. It is a privilege to perform with these talented musicians, becoming a part of their musical journey.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy the music with us!
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The SoCal Phil Board of Directors
Meet the Board
Our Board of Directors share their knowledge and diverse business and musical experience to help guide the SoCal Phil’s vision of bringing the great orchestral works to the community.
Our Musicians
Meet the Orchestra
The approximately 60 regular members of the Southern California Philharmonic bring their unique musical talents to a wide range of instruments and compositions.
A Letter From the President
11 years ago, when I became a SoCalPhil Young Artist, I never could have imagined that someday I would be named our orchestra’s next Board President. In a testament to how our Young Artist Program uplifts and encourages the professional development of the next generation, the role models to whom I looked up as a 17-year-old are today my friends and colleagues.
2024-2025 Young Artists Have Been Announced!
So Cal Philharmonic is pleased to announce the winners of the 21st Annual SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition.
SoCalPhil will feature the 1st Place Winners of the 21st Annual SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition at the following concerts:
February 28 and March 1
April 4 and 5
May 30 and 31
Thank You to Our Recent Sponsors and Partners
The Southern California Philharmonic is proud to be supported by a dedicated community of corporate and individual sponsors who share our passion for music, education, and the arts. Their generous contributions help us bring inspiring performances, outreach programs, and music education to audiences across the region. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to enriching the cultural life 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.