The West Coast premiere of Ode to Common Things by Cary Ratcliff, an oratorio based on the poetry of Pablo Neruda. The world premiere of Linda Kernohan's Now A Wanderer , a work for chorus and orchestra based on the memoirs of female aviator Beryl Markham. In-reach W e provide a place for the experienced community musicians of San Diego, both instrumental and voice, to hone their skills by performing some of the most interesting and challenging works to be found anywhere. These musicians, who make their livings as doctors, educators, scientists, and in a host of other professions, volunteer their talents through a great love for music. By hiring professional musicians in key leadership and mentoring roles, we are able to help our community musicians improve their musicianship and offer professional-quality concerts to our audience.
W e believe in continuing our work by investing in the next generation of musicians.
Towards this aim, every year the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus hosts our Young Artists Competition. One of the oldest competitions for music students in San Diego, the contest is open to singers and instrumentalists ages 8 to 28 from around San Diego County and Baja California. Many Young Artists Competition winners go on to join our ensemble and to prestigious professional careers in music. Music Literacy Educational Outreach W e are committed to the idea of music literacy and appreciation as a fundamental aspect of education. We then open our dress rehearsals to these students and their parents at no charge.