Symphony in the Cities: Irvine

It's the perfect way to end a lazy summer day. Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket and gather the family for an evening of free music and outdoor summer fun! Enjoy a potpourri of popular classics, pop tunes and a sing-along of patriotic favorites. And kids have the chance to learn how to conduct with Maestro St.Clair and later help lead the orchestra during the concert.

This year's concert takes place in the new venue, Great Park Live, Irvine.

5:30 p.m. - Family-friendly activities
6:45 p.m. - Conducting Clinic
7 p.m. - Pacific Symphony Concert

PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Drum Circle
• Musical Craft Station: baton decorating and tambourine making
• STEAM Station: “Seeing Sound” where participants will learn visually and aurally how the sound an object makes is determined by different factors
• Instrument Petting Zoo: participants explore and play instruments including drums and violins

VENUE INFORMATION

• Blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets are allowed.
• No outside alcohol permitted.
• Dogs are allowed in the event but must be kept on a leash at all times.
• No umbrellas and tents permitted.
• All bags will be checked upon entry.
• Food and alcohol will be available on-site for purchase.

PROGRAM:
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH: “Star Spangled Banner"
GEORGE GERSHWIN: Overture to Strike up the Band
JOHN WILLIAMS: "March" from Superman
JOHN WILLIAMS: "Imperial March" from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
JOHN PHILIPP SOUSA: Hands Across the Sea March
ALAN MENKEN: "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid Suite
ALAN MENKEN: Orchestral Suite from Beauty and the Beast
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Allegro moderato from Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
VARIOUS: Armed Forces Salute
SAMUEL WARD: "America the Beautiful"
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever

We thank the State of California and State Senator Dave Min for his advocacy to receive the funding to support this concert.