Family Musical Mornings are 45-minute concerts for the whole family (ages 5+) that engage and entertain young audiences, setting them on the path to a lifelong love of music. Be guided through the secret inner workings of the orchestra with a captivating, multimedia format as the Symphony is joined by singers, actors and dancers. Share the joy of music with your family and guarantee a season of music they’ll never forget!
Included Performances for this Package
The Nutcracker for Kids!
- December 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Dr. Jacob Sustaita, conductor
American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School—Susan Brooker, artistic director
TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from The Nutcracker
Prepare for a whirlwind of enchantment as Pacific Symphony and American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts unite to reimagine Tchaikovsky's cherished holiday spectacle. This exhilarating new production bursts to life with a freshness that will dazzle the senses and ignite the imaginations of all ages. Surrender to the magic as you're whisked away on a thrilling adventure, where every turn is filled with breathtaking dance, vibrant costumes, and the beloved, timeless score that has become synonymous with the wonder of the season.
American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School—Susan Brooker, artistic director
TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from The Nutcracker
Prepare for a whirlwind of enchantment as Pacific Symphony and American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts unite to reimagine Tchaikovsky's cherished holiday spectacle. This exhilarating new production bursts to life with a freshness that will dazzle the senses and ignite the imaginations of all ages. Surrender to the magic as you're whisked away on a thrilling adventure, where every turn is filled with breathtaking dance, vibrant costumes, and the beloved, timeless score that has become synonymous with the wonder of the season.
Leopold Loves Opera!
- January 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Dr. Jacob Sustaita, conductor
Victor Yerrid, puppeteer
Program and singers to be announced
Leopold is back to join Maestro Jake for a morning of enchantment, where Pacific Symphony brings the genius of opera's most celebrated composers to vibrant life. Featuring talented singers, each note is a journey through the greatest hits of classical music. Experience the stories and characters that have enchanted audiences for centuries. Pacific Symphony invites opera-lovers young and old to revel in the passion and the sheer joy that is the heart and soul of this great art form.
Victor Yerrid, puppeteer
Program and singers to be announced
Leopold is back to join Maestro Jake for a morning of enchantment, where Pacific Symphony brings the genius of opera's most celebrated composers to vibrant life. Featuring talented singers, each note is a journey through the greatest hits of classical music. Experience the stories and characters that have enchanted audiences for centuries. Pacific Symphony invites opera-lovers young and old to revel in the passion and the sheer joy that is the heart and soul of this great art form.
¡Fiesta Sinfónica! con Mariachi Garibaldi!
- March 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Dr. Jacob Sustaita, conductor
Mariachi Garibaldi
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Mariachi Garibaldi as Pacific Symphony celebrates the heart of Mexican culture with an exuberant blend of ballet folklórico and the soulful traditions of mariachi. Be swept away by the spectacle of dance and feel the roots of this rich music tradition including favorites like "Guadalajara" in a concert that invites you to be more than a spectator. Join us for a symphonic fiesta where every beat is a call to dance and every melody a celebration of life!
Mariachi Garibaldi
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Mariachi Garibaldi as Pacific Symphony celebrates the heart of Mexican culture with an exuberant blend of ballet folklórico and the soulful traditions of mariachi. Be swept away by the spectacle of dance and feel the roots of this rich music tradition including favorites like "Guadalajara" in a concert that invites you to be more than a spectator. Join us for a symphonic fiesta where every beat is a call to dance and every melody a celebration of life!
Artists
Pacific Symphony
Nicholas Preston
Tenor
Dr. Jacob Sustaita
Conductor
American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Mariachi Garibaldi
Susan Brooker
Alexandria Burdick
Soprano
Victor Yerrid
puppeteer