LJS&C Tutti Archive
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 2019 - 2020

 February, 2020    View the Program
  • Bassoon on Ice
  • Update from our Executive Director
  • Support the Symphony and Chorus!
  • Byron Chow, violist
Conducted by Steven Schick
Johannes Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Michael Pisaro Umbra & Penumbra: Concerto for Amplified Percussion & Orchestra
Anahita Abbasi why the trees were murmuring (Brenda and Steven Schick Commission)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3
Soloist: Greg Stuart, percussion

 December, 2019    View the Program
  • Angel Musicians
  • Providing Opportunities for Young Musicians for more than 30 years
  • 2020 Young Artists Competition
  • Otherworldly voices, missing music
Conducted by Steven Schick
Celeste Oram a loose affiliation of alleluias (Thomas Nee Commission)
Robert Schumann Violin Concerto
John Adams Harmonium
Soloist: Keir GoGwilt, violin

 November, 2019    View the Program
  • Beginnings
  • Where's Vince
  • Young Artist Competition
  • Music in the News
  • Rhapsody in Blue Gala, 2019
  • A Visit to The Wind Garden
  • Contributions
  • Transitions
Conducted by Steven Schick
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Florence Price Violin Concerto No. 1
Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra
Soloists: Peter Clarke, violin

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 2018 - 2019 Lineage

 June 3, 2019    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Early bird subscription deadline
  • Meet Tenor Walt Desmond
  • Save the Date - 2019 Gala
  • Article Watch

Program: Rememberance of Things Past

Conducted by Michael Gerdes
Maurice Ravel La Valse
Charles Ives From Hanover Square North
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
Ralph Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem
George Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow
Soloists: Eden Tremayne, soprano; Anthony Whitson-Martini, baritone

 April 29, 2019    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Welcoming Our Next Choral Director!
  • Save the Date - 2019 Gala
  • Article Watch

Program: Looking to the Future

Conducted by Steven Schick
Julie Wolfe Fuel (with film by Bill Morrison)
Camille Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 5
Soloist: Anne Liu, piano, 2017 Young Artists Winner

 March 11, 2019    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Annual Wine Tasting & Benefit
  • Young Artist Winners Recital
  • Meet Elena Yárritu
  • Article Watch

Program: Bernstein Centennial

Conducted by Steven Schick
Laurie San Martin nights bright days
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Leonard Bernstein Symphony No. 3 (Kaddish)
Guest artists: Stacey Fraser, soprano; Eva Barnes, narrator; North Coast Caprice youth choir

 February 4, 2019    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Annual Wine Tasting & Benefit
  • Save the Date - Gala 2019
  • Article Watch
  • Call for the next Tutti editor

Program: Deep Roots

Conducted by Steven Schick
LJ White Community Acoustics (Premiere)
Philip Glass Cello Concerto No. 2
Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 3
Soloist: Katinka Kleijn, cello

 December 3, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Ready for Your Close-Up?
  • X-mas Messiah Community Sing
  • Meet Soprano Danbi Ahn
  • Plan Now. Give Later.
  • Article Watch

Program: Celebrating Tradition

Conducted by Steven Schick
Florence Price Violin Concerto No. 2
Qing Qing Wang Between Clouds and Streams (Thomas Nee Commission)
G.F. Handel (Mozart arr.) Messiah
Guest artists: Danielle Talamentes, soprano; Mindy Chu, mezzo-soprano; Derik Chester, tenor; Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone; David buckley, violin

 October 29, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Cellist Caitlin Fahey
  • "As Time Goes By" Gala
  • Plan Now. Give Later.
  • Article Watch

Program: Lineage

Conducted by Steven Schick
Zosha de Castri Lineage
Tan Dun Water Concerto
Igor Stravinsky Petrushka
Soloist: Steven Schick, percussion

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 2017 - 2018 Vectors

 June 4, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Mezzo Soprano Rebecca Ramirez
  • Remembering Chuck Carver
  • Member Spotlight: Chuck Carver
  • Article Watch

Program: A Line Broken

Conducted by Steven Schick
Rand Steiger Template for Improvising Trumpeter & Orchestra
Courtney Bryan Yet Unheard
Ornette Coleman Lonely Woman (arr. Asher Tobin Chodos)
Gabriel Faure Requeim, Op. 48
Guest artists: Peter Evans, trumpet; Helga Davis, soprano; Kyle Motl, contrabass; Kjell Nordeson, percussion; Priti Gandhi, soprano; Jonathan Nussman, baritone

 April 30, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • Luke Schulze
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Pictures from the wine tasting
  • Article Watch

Program: Facing-off Across Sunset Boulevard

Conducted by Sameer Patel
Arnold Schoenberg Five Pieces for Orchestra
Olivier Messiaen Un Sourire
Hannah Lash Eating Flowers
Toru Takemitsu A Flock Descends Into the Pentagonal Garden
Igor Stravinsky Symphony in Three Movements

 March 12, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • LJS&C Welcomes New Staff Member
  • New Season Announced
  • Beyond the Tuscan Sun
  • Concert Dresses in Puerto Rico
  • Article Watch

Program: Efficient Arrays

Conducted by Patrick Walders
Franz Liszt Les Preludes
Carl Orff Carmina Burana
Guest artists: Tasha Koontz, soprano; John Russell, tenor; Kyle Ferrill, baritone; North Coast Singers "Caprice" youth chorus

 February 5, 2018    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Horn Player Cynthia McGregor
  • Thank you, Janet!
  • Article Watch

Program: Cross Winds

Conducted by Steven Schick
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 4
Roland Auzet Alone: Theatre and Music for Fiona
Guest artists: Tasha Koontz, soprano; Fiona Digney, percussion

 December 4, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Bass Vincent Tedjasputra
  • Great Holiday Gift Idea
  • Article Watch

Program: Concentric Paths

Conducted by Steven Schick
Guillaume de Machaut/arr. Felipe Rossi Je vivroie liement/Liement me deport
Tina Tallon luscinia
Francis Poulenc Gloria
Thomas Ades Concentric Paths
Ludwig Van Beethoven Egmont Overture
Guest artists: Susan Narucki and Kirsten Wiest, sopranos; Keir GoGwilt, violin (2016 Young Artists Winner); red fish blue fish

 October 30, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Welcome Patrick Walders!
  • In Memory of Mary Nee
  • "Magical Mystery Tour" Gala
  • Meet Bassoonist Tom Schubert
  • Article Watch

Program: Crossing the Rue St. Paul

Conducted by Steven Schick
George Gershwin An American in Paris
Duke Ellington/arr A.T. Chodos Mood Indigo
Asher Tobin Chodos Concertino for Two Pianos & Orchestra
Aaron Copland Quiet City
Duke Ellington/arr. A.T. Chodos Solitude
George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Guest artists: Cecil Lytle and Asher Tobin Chodos, piano; Stephanie Richards, trumpet

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 2016 - 2017 Music from the Middle of Life

 June 5, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • Chase says Sayonara with a Sing
  • The long view back: Conductor's Note from the Sayonara Sing
  • Meet cellist Caitlin Fahey
  • New from the Executive Director
  • Endowment Campaign update - Almost there!
  • Archeological Find
  • Article Watch
Conducted by David Chase
Hector Berlioz Beatrice and Benedict
Arnold Schoenberg Verklarte Nacht (U.S. Premiere)
Samuel Barber The Lovers
Samuel Barber Reincarnations: Mary Hynes
Samuel Barber Reincarnations: The Coolin
Guest artist: Gregorio Gonzales, baritone

 May 1, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • Young Artists Performer: Carlos Aguilar
  • News from the Executive Director
  • "Life is a Cabernet!" Wine Tasting success
  • $65,000 Gift-Match Challenge Announced!
  • Meet Baritone Luke Schulze
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Michael Gerdes
Carl Nielsen Concerto for Flute
Vivian Fung Biennale Snapshots (U.S. Premiere)
Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
Guest artist: Carlos Aguilar, flute (2015 Young Artists Winner)

 March 13, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Wine Tasting - "Life's a Cabernet!"
  • $65,000 Gift-Match Challenge Announced!
  • Meet violinist Wendy Patrick
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Steven Schick
Giuseppe Verdi Requiem
Guest artists: Ariana Strahl, soprano; Victoria Vargas, mezzo-soprano; Robert Breault, tenor; Colin Ramsey, bass-baritone; San Diego Master Chorale; San Diego Gay Men's Chorus

 February 6, 2017    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • La Jolla Strings
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet alto Melissa Troyer
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Steven Schick
Gioachino Rossini Barber of Seville overture
Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto
Luciano Berio Sinfonia
Guest Artist: David Bowlin, violin; Kallisti, vocal octet

 November 28, 2016    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • My view of our next Choral Director
  • Members of "SING"
  • Meet cellist Curtis Chan
  • From the Executive Director
  • Young People's Concert fun for all
  • Article Watch
  • Key to Tutti crossword puzzle
Conducted by Steven Schick
Igor Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms
Kevin Zhang new true mirrors, furrowed, flooded, extended quite far
Gity Razaz In the Midst of Flux
Beethoven Symphony No. 6
Soloists: David Buckley and Peter Clarke, violin

 October 24, 2016    View the Program
  • Conductor's Note
  • Remembering John Carpenter
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Marianne and Dennis Schamp
  • "Latin Nights" sizzles!
  • First planned giving thank-you lunch held
  • Article Watch
  • Tutti crossword puzzle
Conducted by Steven Schick
Anna Thorvaldsdottir Aeriality
Alexander Scriabin Le Poeme de l'extase
Bryce Dessner Lachrymae
Beethoven Symphony No. 5

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 2015 - 2016 Soundscape San Diego: Exploration and Remembrance

 May 30, 2016    View the Program
  • A great work with a personal connection
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Nathan Daum
  • Did you know...
  • Wine Tasting recap
  • Endowment fund update
  • Article Watch
Conducted by David Chase
Benjamin Britten An American Overture
Paul Hindemith When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd: A Requiem for those we love
Guest artists: Janelle DeStefano, mezzo-soprano; Darren Chase, baritone

 April 25, 2016    View the Program
  • Rodrigo Ruiz, up close and personal
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Que Syrah, Shiraz - wine tasting
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Rodrigo Ruiz
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 9
Bela Bartok Viola Concerto
P. I. Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Guest artist: Andrea Fortier, viola (2014 Young Artists Winner)

 March 7, 2016    View the Program
  • Persephone versus Gotham
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Melissa Chu
  • A perfect day for Young Artists Winners Recital
  • Two "Sacred Voices" concerts
  • Editor wanted
  • Greetings from the San Diego Youth Symphony
  • Que Syrah, Shiraz - wine tasting
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Steven Schick
Michael Gordon Gotham, Film by Bill Morrison
Igor Stravinsky Persephone
Guest artists: Alice Teyssier, narrator; John K. Russell, tenor; Lux Boreal Dance Company; North Coast Singers youth chorus

 February 1, 2016    View the Program
  • Reflections on a new year
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Celeste Oram
  • Emeritus Mentor Program for our student musicians
  • "Sacred Voices" concerts
  • Did you know… Tutti is 20!
  • Sostenuto campaign update
  • Article Watch
  • Pizza with a purpose
Conducted by Steven Schick
Gyorgy Ligeti Atmospheres
Philip Glass Piano Concerto No. 2 "Lewis and Clark"
Erik Griswold Jeux a la fin du monde
Claude Debussy La Mer
Guest artist: Lisa Moore, piano
Native American Flute: Elena Yarritu

 November 30, 2015    View the Program
  • Remembering Arthur Wagner
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Joey Payton
  • Annual fund drive begins ... NOW!
  • "Enchanted Evening" gala
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Steven Schick
John Luther Adams The Light That Fills the World
Ori Talmon Nefakh (Thomas Nee Commission)
Samuel Barber Prayers of Kierkegaard
Aaron Copland Symphony No. 3

Guest artists: Zen Wu, soprano; Larifah Smith, mezzo-soprano; Brandon Elan Thibeault, tenor
Full Program

 October 26, 2015    View the Program
  • Welcome to Soundscape San Diego
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Gil Omens
  • New director join LJS&C board
  • Welcome baby Julia!
  • Article Watch
Conducted by Steven Schick
Edgard Varese Tuning Up
Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1
John Luther Adams Become Ocean

Guest artist: Aleck Karis, piano

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 2014 - 2015 The nature of Things

 June 1, 2015    View the Program
  • The Nature of Things ... on the nature of utterance
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Sally Husch Dean and The San Diego North Coast Singers
  • Purchase fine art and support LJS&C
  • Make a Date for "Enchanted Evening"
  • Gala auction items needed
  • Sila: The Breath of the World
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of utterance

Conducted by David Chase
Peter Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Jonathan Dove There Was a Child

Guest artists: Priti Gandhi, soprano; Annelle Gregory, violin; Edward Mout, tenor; North Coast Singers youth choir
Full Program

 April 27, 2015    View the Program
  • Meet our guest conductor
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Alto Clare Friedman is a newly published author
  • Chorus members part of "San Diego Sings!"
  • Meet Daniel Swem
  • Purchase fine art and support LJS&C
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of the space between us all

Conducted by Christopher Rountree
Leonard Bernstein Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah"
Yeung-ping Chen The Moon in La Jolla (Nee Commission)
Charles Ives Symphony No. 2

Guest artist: Heather Johnson, mezzo-soprano

 March 9, 2015    View the Program
  • Berlioz the headbanger
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Peter Clarke
  • Soprano Abigail McKee appointed as first BCSD Executive Director
  • The Chorus thanks our collaborative ensembles
  • Young Artists Competition winners announced
  • The loss of Warren Hoffer
  • Invitation to San Diego Sings!
  • A perfect day for Young Artists Winners recital
  • "Pursuit of Pinot Perfection!" wine tasting
  • Congratulations Jessica and Sean!
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of renewal

Conducted by Steven Schick
Hector Berlioz Requiem

Guest artists: John Tiranno, tenor; San Diego Gay Men's Chorus

 February 2, 2015    View the Program
  • Music as a life force
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Hima Joshi
  • New director joins LJS&C board
  • An interesting sign
  • Young Artists Competition winners announced
  • "Foodies" and "worker bees" needed
  • Congratulations Steve!
  • Endowment update
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of reflection

Conducted by Steven Schick
Osvaldo Golijov Azul
Chinary Ung Khse Buon
Carl Nielsen Symphony No. 4

Guest artist: Maya Beiser, cello

 December 8, 2014    View the Program
  • A call from Jurgen
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Lance Gucwa
  • Young Artist Competition
  • LJS&C Endowment campaign "goes public"
  • Gourevitch receives the Revelle Medal
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of the democratic impulse and the effacement of obstacles

Conducted by Steven Schick
William Grant Still Afro-American Symphony
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Guest artists: Natalie Mann soprano; Peabody Southwell, mezzo-soprano; Enrique Toral, tenor; Ron Banks, bass

 November 3, 2014    View the Program
  • Nostos
  • Note from the Executive Director
  • Meet Kathy Archibald
  • From the archives
  • New director joins LJS&C Board
  • Diamond Jubilee – Celebrating 60 years!
  • Endowment meets key milestone – now drive expands
  • Pacesetters dinner thanks top Endowment donors
  • Article Watch

Program: ...on the nature of sensation and thought

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
Nathan Davis, Libretto by Laura Mullen a Sound uttered, a Silence crossed (World Premiere)
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5

Guest artists: red fish blue fish

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 2013 - 2014 Season - Life*
                                                                                 ...is fresh

 June 2, 2014    View the Program
  • The long dirt road
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Ken Fitzgerald
  • Sosentuto: your LJS&C endowment: Ensuring the future of your musical experience with your contribution
  • "David Chase Day" caps annual Wine Tasting
  • Article Watch

Program: made for sharing,

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
Leos Janacek Zarlivost
Franz Josef Haydn Symphony No. 104
Cary Ratcliff Ode to Common Things

Soloists: Monica Abrego, soprano; Guadalupe Paz, mezzo-soprano

 April 28, 2014    View the Program
  • Life is bursting with promise
  • Bernstein, LJS&C and Mr. Shaw
  • Sosentuto:Investing in a future for LJS&C
  • News from the Executive Director
  • LJS&C considering summer 2015 tour of Spain
  • Congratulations, Sally!
  • LJS&C welcomes new Development Associate, Wendy Matalon
  • Meet Mitzi Sobash
  • City Heights Music School
  • Musician: paramedic or entertainer?
  • Article Watch

Program: made for sharing,

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
Heitor Villa-Lobos Saxophone Fantasia
Leonard Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Serge Prokofiev Symphony No. 5

Soloist: Chika Inoue, saxophone (2012 Young Artist Winner)

 March 10, 2014    View the Program
  • Sharing
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Ted Tsai
  • "When in Rhone..." wine tasting April 26
  • City Heights Music School
  • LJS&C endowment rolled out to ensembles
  • Orchestra News
  • Article Watch

Program: made for sharing,

Conducted by David Chase and Maria Guinand
Stephen Montague Intrada 1631
Alberto Ginestera Malambo
Guastavina Se Equivoco la Poloma
Torrealba Alla va un encobija'o
Osvaldo Golijov Oceana
Heitor Villa-Lobos Choros No. 10
Full Program

 February 3, 2014    View the Program
  • Hidden in plain sight
  • News from the Executive Director
  • LJS&C Endowment reaches milestone
  • Meet Marc Madison
  • Young Artist winners
  • Major gift announced at Winners Recital
  • Save these dates!
  • Save paper and go green
  • Article Watch

Program: sometimes hidden (in plain sight),

Conducted by Steven Schick
Hector Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4
Lou Harrison Piano Concerto

Soloist: Sarah Cahill, piano
Full Program

 December 2, 2013    View the Program
  • Utterly ecstatic
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Carolyn Sechrist
  • Planned gift received from Kempton family
  • Chorus member honored
  • Ten facts about music education
  • "Another reason why I don't keep a gun in the house"
  • LJS&C Gala 2013: "Cool Night-Cool Jazz" photo album
  • Article Watch

Program: utterly ecstatic,

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
Aaron Jay Kernis Musica Celestis
Paul Hembree (Nee Commission) Ikarus-Azur
Maurice Ravel Daphnis et Chloe

 October 28, 2013    View the Program
  • Measuring impact
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Deanna Johnson
  • Invite a young person
  • Remembering Brenda
  • A very "Cool Night" for LJS&C
  • In memory of Joan Forrest
  • LJS&C is now on YELP
  • Article Watch

Program: sometimes a little scary,

Conducted by Steven Schick
W. A. Mozart Sinfonia concertante
Edgard Varese Density 21.5
Dai Fujikura Mina
Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Soloists: Claire Chase, flute; International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

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 2012 - 2013 Season - Angle of Repose

 June 3, 2013    View the Program
  • Earth/Peace
  • News from the Executive Director
  • The loss of Sharon Jones
  • Meet Donna Johnson
  • Musical Merit Foundation
  • Chorus Outreach, Sing!
  • City Heights Music School
  • Article Watch
  • Dedication

Program: Earth/Peace

Conducted by David Chase
Benjamin Britten Sinfonia da Requiem
Arnold Schoenberg Friede auf Erden
Ralph Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem

Special Guests: Mary Jaeb, soprano; Dean Elzinga, bass-baritone

 April 29, 2013    View the Program
  • Meetings with Varčse, Strauss and Wen-chung
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Francis Tonello
  • A note of thanks
  • Article Watch

Program: Old Worlds/New World

Conducted by Steven Schick
Chou Wen-chung Landscapes
Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2
Edgard Varese Amériques

Special Guest: Nicolee Kuester, horn

 March 11, 2013    View the Program
  • Repeat/Move on
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Meet Captain Jack
  • City Heights Music School
  • The search for Haydn's head
  • Upcoming Events
  • Article Watch

Program: Inside/Outside

Conducted by Steven Schick
Phillip Glass Overture to "La Belle et La Bęte"
Paul Dresher Concerto for Invented Instruments
Yiheng Yvonne Wu Transcriptions of Place (Nee Commission)
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring

Special Guest: Paul Dresher, invented instruments

 February 4, 2013    View the Program
  • Inside/Outside
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Looking without: Losing our heads over Haydn
  • Meet Carol Rothrock
  • City Heights Music School
  • Something to "Tweet" about
  • Upcoming Events
  • 2013 Young Artist Competition results are in
  • Article Watch
  • "Haydn in Plain Sight" poster

Program: Inside/Outside

Conducted by Steven Schick
Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Theme by Thomas Tallis
Luciano Berio Folk Songs
Carl Nielsen Symphony #3 "Espansiva"

Guest Artists: Jessica Aszodi, Bonnie Lander, Austin Thompson

 December 3, 2012    View the Program
  • As Marvin Gaye said
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Looking without: Pre-compositional ideas for Transcriptions of Place
  • Volunteers needed for YAC winner's recital
  • Meet Cinda Peck
  • Informances for young audiences
  • Sostenuto, sustaining our musical future
  • Save paper and go green
  • City Heights Music School
  • Upcoming Events
  • Article Watch

Program: Dark/Bright

Conducted by Steven Schick
Georg Friedrich Handel The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Johannes Brahms Nänie
Arnold Schoenberg Five Pieces for Orchestra
Luigi Dallapiccola Piccola Musica Notturna
Johannes Brahms Triumphlied

Guest Artist: Anthony Whitson-Martini, baritone

 October 29, 2012    View the Program
  • Angle of Repose
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Audience Perspective
  • Orchestra performs for scientists
  • Meet Caitlin Fahey Crowe
  • Mark Appelbaum joins the Board of Directors
  • News about City Heights Music School
  • Friday night is family night!
  • Midnight in Paris, "Arts Angel" - and a wedding proposal!
  • Vintage photo
  • Article Watch

Program: Hero/Anti-Hero

Conducted by Steven Schick
Missy Mazzoli Violent, Violent Sea (Local Premiere)
John Cage 101 (Local Premiere)
John Cage 4'33"
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

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 2011 - 2012 Season - Stravinsky Circus

 June 4, 2012    View the Program
  • Looking forward is easy
  • News from the Executive Director
  • A new face behind Tutti
  • Meet Rod Contreras
  • Meet Andy Helgerson
  • The passing of Nora La Corte
  • Where are they now?
  • Did you know?
  • Thank you, Sing!
  • Ken and the cow horn
  • Tasting among the vineyards
  • Article Watch

Program: The Russian Composer

Conducted by Steven Schick
Igor Korneitchouk Tintinnabulation (World Premiere)
Samuel Barber Piano Concerto
Igor Stravinsky The Firebird

Guest Artist: Aleck Karis, piano

 April 30, 2012    View the Program
  • Spring
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Eric & Pat Bromberger depart Orchestra, but not our hearts
  • Music of the Americas – A big success!
  • Meet Andy Helgerson
  • Good news on the grant front
  • Summary of online survey
  • The passing of Bill Lindley
  • Thanks, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus!
  • What exactly is the Board of Directors?
  • Article Watch

Program: Spring Symphonies

Conducted by David Chase
Edvard Grieg The Last Spring
Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major
Benjamin Britten Spring Symphony

Guest Artists: soprano Kerrie Caldwell, mezzo-soprano Martha Jane Weaver, tenor Christopher Bingham, and North Coast Singers

 March 12, 2012    View the Program
  • The Symphony is dead
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Vox Humana
  • LJS&C part of Art + Culture in the Village
  • City Heights Music School spring session
  • 11th Annual Wine Tasting
  • Young Artist winners deliver exciting recital
  • Member Spotlight
  • Article Watch

Program: The Classicist

Conducted by Steven Schick
W.A. Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Igor Stravinsky Symphony in C
Igor Stravinsky Ebony Concerto
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C Major

Guest Artist: Curt Miller, clarinet

 February 6, 2012
  • New and old
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Outreach
  • Photos from our December concert
  • More Outreach news
  • Article Watch

Program: The Populist

Conducted by Steven Schick
Giuseppe Verdi Overture to La Forza del Destino
Nicholas Deyoe still getting rid of (Nee Commision)
John Adams The Wound Dresser (Local Premiere)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor

Guest Artists: Jens Lindemann, Michael Blinco, Stephanie Aston, Leslie Leytham

 November 28, 2011    View the Program
  • Noise and ritual
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Why 'Fantasia Mattered--Just ask Gunther Schuller
  • Gala 2011, 'Fly Me to the Moon' - a photo recap
  • The North Coast Singers needs you
  • Congratulations Cindy McGregor!
  • Article Watch

Program: Ancient Noises

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
David Lang Grind to a Halt (Local Premiere)
Bela Bartok Cantata Profana
Guest Artists: Chad Frisque, Phil Larson
Gyorgi Ligeti Poeme Symphonique
Igor Stravinsky Les Noces
Guest Artists: red fish blue fish, Lux Boreal dancers choreographed by UCSD's Allyson Green, Jessica Aszodi (2011 YAC vocal winner), Martha Jane Weaver, Chad Frisque, Phil Larson

 October 24, 2011
  • Centering on Stravinsky
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Board News
  • Another suggestion for musical preparation, or the busy person's practice sessions
  • City Heights Music School
  • News you can use: Donating a gift of stock
  • Save paper and go green
  • Article Watch

Program: The French Composer

Conducted by Steven Schick
Igor Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Claude Debussy Danse Sacree et Danse Profane
Guest Artist: Charissa Barger, harp (2010 YAC winner)
Maurice Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

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 2010 - 2011 Season - Face the Music

 May 30, 2011    View the Program
  • Home to Papa
  • First Symphonies show no fear
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Love in the Symphony redux
  • Remember the potluck!
  • Wine tasting truly sparkles
  • Save the date--2012 gala
  • On the road to Carnegie Hall
  • Article Watch

Program: Haydn the Progressive

Conducted by David Chase and Nicholas Deyoe
Johannes Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 1
Franz Josef Haydn Harmonie-Messe
Guest Artists:
Richard Geiler, David Marshman, Cindy Choi (2010 YAC winner), Katherine Lundeen

 April 25, 2011    View the Program
  • Ripped from the headlines
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Member Spotlight
    Anne Gero-Stillwell
  • LJS&C in the news
  • Article Watch
  • Wine-tasting e-vite

Program: The Passion

Conducted by David Chase
J. S. Bach The Passion According to St. Matthew
Special guests:
Angela Cadelago, Janelle DeStefano, Jon Lee Keenan, Gregorio Gonzalez, Abdiel Gonzalez, North Coast Singers

 March 7, 2011    View the Program
  • A shared space
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Board meeting summary
  • Introducing Beth Julsonnet
  • LJSC goes to Carnegie Hall
  • Choral community outreach grant
  • Outreach in City Heights
  • The travels of Jim Swift
  • Save paper and go green
  • Article Watch

Program: Concerto

Conducted by Steven Schick
Serge Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 for Violin
Hannah Cho, violin
Mark Applebaum
Concerto for Florist and Orchestra
James DelPrince, floral design
Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra

 January 31, 2011
  • Contrast
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Calling all alumni
  • Critics among us
  • Member Spotlight
    James Bell
  • Congratulations Peter!
  • Article Watch

Program: Contrast

Conducted by Steven Schick
Claude Debussy Jeux
Phil Kline
A Dream and Its Opposite
Real Quiet ensemble
Iannis Xenakis Metastasis
Claude Debussy Nocturnes: Nuages, Fetes

 November 29, 2010    View the Program
  • The grammar of Missa Solemnis
  • ...A word from Mr. Shaw
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Love in the Symphony Redux
  • Congratulations, Joyce!
  • It's Berkshire Choral Festival application time
  • Member Spotlight
    Sheila Podell
  • Young artists winners recital at new venue
  • "Let's Face the Music & Dance" proved winning theme
    for 2010 Gala
  • Article Watch

Program: Missa Solemnis

Conducted by Steven Schick
Ludwig van Beethoven
Missa Solemnis
Natalie Mann, soprano;
Ava Baker Liss, mezzo soprano;
Tom Oberjat, tenor;
Tom Corbeil, bass

 October 25, 2010    View the Program
  • There's more than just more
  • Honorary Artistic Board announced
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Board meeting summary
  • Changing of the guard
  • Member Spotlight
    Eric Moore
  • The passing of Colin Bloor
  • Outreach
  • 40 shades--July 2010 choral tour of Ireland
  • The tour represents the whole
  • Article Watch

Program: Color

Conducted by Steven Schick
Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide
Alexandre Scriabin
Prometheus
Noriko Kawai, piano; Ross Karr, video artist (color organ)
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 1

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2009 - 2010 Season - (e)Merging Voices

 May 31, 2010    View the Program
  • War Requiem
  • The Therese Hurst chronicles, part two
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Gala 2010 - October 16
  • Member Spotlight
    Susanna Han
  • Goodbye Sue
  • Wines of Spain
  • Outreach
  • Claire Chase performance reviews
  • Article Watch

Program: War Requiem

Conducted by Steven Schick and David Chase
Benjamin Britten
War Requiem
Kathleen Halm, soprano; Chad Frisque, tenor; Abdiel Gonzalez, bass

 April 26, 2010
  • A package of "classical" music
  • David Chase recalls Therese Hurst
  • Save the date--2010 gala
  • Join us in creating a lasting legacy
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Summary of Board of Directors meeting
  • Member Spotlight
    Joan Forrest
  • Katharina Brandl is a mom
  • Farewell Joe Mundy
  • Article Watch
  • Meet guest artist Pasha Tseitlin

Program: Soliloquy

Conducted by Steven Schick
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Alban Berg
Violin Concerto
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Benjamin Sobey In Paradisum
Thomas Nee Commission
Mozart Symphony No. 41

 March 8, 2010    View the Program
  • Music from Poland
  • Voices from American and music from Poland
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Summary of Board of Directors meeting
  • Member Spotlight
    Wendy L. Patrick
  • Anita Ihan's new baby
  • Article Watch
  • Join Jim Swift on an Arctic ocean research Cruise

Program: Music from Poland

Conducted by David Chase
Krzysztof Penderecki Chaconne – In Memoriam John Paul II
Karol Szymanowski
Symph Concertante for Piano & Orch.
Peter Gach, piano
Karol Szymanowski Stabat Mater
Renee Calvo, soprano; Janelle DeStefano, mezzo-soprano; Philip Larson, bass

 February 1, 2010
  • American Accents
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Board meeting summary
  • Member Spotlight
    Bonnie Whiting Smith
    Eleasa Sokolski
    Daniel Pate
    Dustin Donahue
  • The Chorus loses Bobette Stewart
  • Announcing the birth of Kaiya Gwen Cahoone
  • The IR/PS collaborates with The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
  • Save paper and go green
  • Article Watch
  • Music exploration for all ages

Program: American Accents

Conducted by Steven Schick
Charles Ives
Three Places in New England
Lou Harrison
Concerto for Pipa & String Orchestra
Wu Man, pipa
Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (New World)

 November 30, 2009    View the Program
  • Mass
  • News from the Executive Director
  • North Coast Singers' "Caprice" ensemble joins LJS&C for Bernstein's Mass
  • Want to keep current on music theory?
  • Chorus continues Sacred Voices
  • A week at Ashland Chamber Music Workshop
    Steve Shields
  • Sam Horodezky is a dad!
  • Article Watch

Program: Mass

Conducted by Steven Schick
Bernstein Mass
Celebrant - Ken Anderson, tenor
North Coast Singers
Allyson Green Dancers
Members of UCSD Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir
Charlie Oates, Stage Director
Alan Burrett, Lighting Designer
Joachim Gossman, Sound Designer
Vocal soloists:
Aislinn Burnett
Max D'amico
Miles Mayfield
Tiffany Du Mouchelle
Melissa Carter
Nathan Daum
Lesslie Leytham
Mark Walters
Joyce Yin
 October 26, 2009
  • Songs and dances
  • News from the Executive Director
  • State of the Association 2008 - 2009
  • My summer at the Berkshire Choral Festival
    Mary Ellen Walther
    Susan Taggart
  • Karen Halseth memorial fund
  • Judy Manuche wins an award
  • Alessia Para is a mom
  • The Shields are grandparents
  • Outreach
  • 2009 Gala “Some Like It Hot” kicks off the 55th season!
  • Article Watch

Program: Songs and Dances

  Conducted by Steven Schick

Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
Golijov Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra
Susan Narucki, soprano

Bartok Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

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 2008 - 2009 Season - The DNA of Music

 June 1, 2009    View the Program
  • Hope
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Peter Farrell awarded an Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorship
  • Member Spotlight
    Bill Ziefle
  • Major Donor Reception
  • The next best thing to Tuscany
  • You can help build our database!
  • Radio Days--Challenge!
  • Article Watch

 Program: Hope

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Mahler Symphony No. 2
Laurinda Nikkel, soprano
Martha Jane Weaver, mezzo soprano
 

 April 27, 2009    View the Program
  • Passion
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Under the Tuscan Sun
  • State of Affairs
  • Member Spotlight
    Curtis Chan
    Janet White
    Sam Horodezky
  • Upcoming events
  • Outreach
  • Ghoul Crazy
  • Music & Art in the Afternoon
  • Article Watch

 Program: Passion

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 
 Beethoven Elegiac Song
 
 Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor
Maya Beiser, cello

 Beethoven/Griffiths The General
Philip Larson, narrator
Alexis Grenier, soprano

 March 9, 2009    View the Program
  • Stillness...and Perspective
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Member Spotlight
    Kenneth Bell

  • Terri Parsons
  • Upcoming events
  • Under the Tuscan Sun ... 8th annual wine tasting fundraiser
  • Article Watch

 Program: Perspective

  Conducted by David Chase

 Holst Three Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda
Elena Mashkoutseva, harp
 Debussy La damoiselle elue (The Blessed Damozel)
Mary Jaeb, soprano
Janelle DeStaefano, mezzo soprano

 Stravinsky Oedipus Rex
Chad Frisque, tenor
Martha Jane Howe, contralto
Lorant Najbauer, bass-baritone
Philip Larson, bass-baritone
WarrenHoffer, tenor
Water Du Melle, bass
Kenneth Bell, narator

 February 2, 2009
  • Ciao, Betty
  • New from the Executive Director
  • Save the date!
  • A fond farewell
  • Member Spotlight
    Kenneth Fitzgerald
    Julie Lees
    Elizabeth Meeker
  • Congratulations!
  • Article Watch

 Program: Home

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Copland Lincoln Portrait
Cecil Lytle, narrator
 Davis Amistad Symphony
World Premiere
 Snow postcards, islands, elegy, distance
Thomas Nee commission
 Respighi The Pines of Rome
 

 December 1, 2008
  • Motion
  • From the Executive Director
  • Howard Bresner--In memoriam
  • Dedication to Brian Pugh
  • Member Spotlight
    Jenny Smerud
  • Redux of Nov. 8 Gala
  • Upcoming Events
  • Outreach
  • Article Watch

 Program: Motion

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Ziporyn Frog's Eye
 
 Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1
Margaret Zhou, cello

 Stravinsky Petrushka


 October 27, 2008
  • Time

  • News from the Executive Director
  • Former Chair of the Music Dept. Tom Nee dies
  • Tom Nee's life and contributions celebrated
  • Memories of Tom Nee
  • Member Spotlight
    Peggy Clapp
  • Photos from the Alice Parker Festival
  • News from Sharon Jones
  • Editor's Corner
  • Article Watch
  • A bowl for Bowser
  • Win a cruise to the Mexican Riviera

 Program: Time

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Smetana Vltava (The Moldau)
 
 Takemitsu From me Flows what you call Time
red fish blue fish

 Ives The Unanswered Question
(In memoriam for Tom Nee)
Nicholas Deyoe, second conductor   Elizabeth Meeker, trumpet

 Brahms Symphony No. 2
 

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 2007 - 2008 Season

 June 2, 2008    View the Program
  • ...and Ending in Light
  • From the Executive Director
  • Board notes
  • It's election time!
  • Member Spotlight
    Fran Castle
    Christine Lehman Hoopes
    Marty Hambright
  • Outreach
  • Fundraiser serves up wine gems and more
  • Upcoming events
  • The passing of Henry Brant
  • Article Watch

 Program: ...and ending in light

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Haydn Symphony No. 102
 
 Varese Offrandes
Stephanie Aston, soprano
 
 Kuei-Ju Lin Snow in June
Stephanie Aston, soprano
Ryoko Amadee Goguen, vocal
 Ben Power, Moore Scottish Small Pipes

 
 Strauss Death and Transfiguration
 

 April 28, 2008
  • Where I'm calling from
  • New mission statement announced
  • Board notes
  • Meet our new student worker
  • Save the date...wine tasting!
  • Member Spotlight
    Susan Lutz
    Amee Wood
    Irina Telyukova
    Barbara Peisch
  • Upcoming events
  • Outreach update
  • Article Watch

 Program: Where I'm calling from

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Mozart Symphony No. 38
 
 J.L. Adams Dark Waves
Joachim Gossman, sound design
 
 Dvorak Symphony No. 7

 March 10, 2008    View the Program
  • The inward gaze
  • News from the Executive Director
  • Save the date! ... wine tasting
  • Member Spotlight
    Ryan Beard
    Cynthia McGregor
    Jonathan Rudin
    David Tuttle
  • The making of a children's opera
  • Upcoming events
  • Poco giocoso
  • Article Watch

 Program: The inward gaze

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Crawford Seeger Andante for Strings
 
 Ung Inner Voices
 
 Schubert Symphony No. 6
 
 Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms
 

 February 4, 2008
  • So it goes.
  • Notes from the Executive Director
    Strategic plan gets jumpstart at Board retreat
  • Board notes
  • Save the date! ... wine tasting
  • Member Spotlight
    Tracie Steele
  • Upcoming events
  • Article Watch

 Program: So it goes

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Marshall Kingdom Come
 
 Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1
Pasha Iseitlin, violin
 
 Berlioz Symphonie Fantasitque
 

 December 3, 2007    View the Program
  • Our spiritual connection to music
  • Member Spotlight
    Ida Houby
  • LJS&CA music Outreach and education
  • Debby Park: New granddaughter arrives
  • 53rd Season opens to sold-out crowd, accolades, and a champagne reception
  • Wine tasting - Save the date!
  • Article Watch

 Program: L'Enfance du Christ

  Conducted by David Chase

 Berlioz L'Enface du Christ
Le Recitant, Chad Frisque, tenor
Herode, Christopher Stephens, baritone

La Veirge Marie, Elda Peralta, mezzo soprano
Joseph, Jicholas Hartley, baritone

Le Pere, Philip Larson, bass-baritone
Un Centurion, Max Chodos, tenor
Polydorus, Kenneth Bell, bass
 

 October 29, 2007    View the Program
  • Initial offerings and the path forward
  • Greetings from the Board
  • Notes from the Executive Director
  • Member Spotlight
    David Buckley
  • An Outreach snapshot
  • Greetings from the Executive Director
  • Editor's Corner
  • Article Watch
  • Subscription special for ensemble members

 Program: Starting with light...

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Adams The Light That Fills the World
 
 Glass Cello Concerto
Wendy Sutter, cello
 
 Beethoven Symphony No. 4
 

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 2006 - 2007 Season

 June 4, 2007    View the Program
  • Our latest "Cecil B. DeMille production"
  • One artist's summer - fewer beaches, more "Bang on a Can"
  • Member Spotlight
    George Anderson
    Joe Payton
  • The power of subscription sales
  • Johan Joaquim Garo arrives!
  • LJS&CA Annual Wine Tasting - As Good As It Gets!
  • Sunday brunch and a concert
  • Outreach entertains at "A Taste of the Arts" in Chula Vista
  • Upcoming Events

 Program: Scenes from Goethe's Faust

  Conducted by David Chase

 Schumann Scenes from Goeth's Faust
Faust, Tod Fitzpatrick
Mephistopheles, Tom Corbeil

Gretchen, Lori McCann
Care, Mary Jaeb


 

 April 30, 2007
  • New Music Director
  • In conversation with Music Director Steven Schick
  • Board Notes
  • Member Spotlight
    Sally Husch Dean
  • Sunday brunch and a concert
  • Loss of a long-time patron
  • The gee-whiz/grizzled vets department
  • Upcoming Events
  • Article Watch

 March 12, 2007
  • Building a concert program
  • Board notes
  • Beethoven's 9th sells out!
  • Member Spotlight
    Peter Clarke
  • Grant and fund seeking report
  • Review of Young Artists Recital
  • A new twist for Outreach
  • Upcoming Events
  • Wine Tasting update
  • Article Watch

 Program: Blue Cathedral and Two Heroes

  Conducted by David Aks

 Beethoven Egmont Overture
 
 Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1
Kristina Jacinth, piano
 
 Higdon blue cathedral
 
 Hindemith Symphony Mathis der Maler
 

 February 5, 2007    View the Program
  • Auditioning for a unique organization
  • We want you!
  • Member Spotlight
    Chuck Carver
    Sue Collado
    Kathryn Croom Peisert
    Carol Rothrock
    Tom Schubert
  • Chorus news
  • Greetings from the Executive Director
  • Wine Tasting ... save the date!
  • Photos from last year's Wine Tasting
  • So long, Jimmy
  • UCSD parking update
  • Article Watch

 Program: Beethoven's Ninth

  Conducted by David Handel

 Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Virginia Sublett, soprano
Martha Jane Weaver, mezzo soprano

Aleksandr Agamirzov, tenor
Philip Larson, bass


 

 November 27, 2006    View the Program
  • Musical performance as an extreme sport
  • Wine Tasting ... Save the date!
  • Grant writing and outreach
  • Member Spotlight
    Susan Taggart
    Wendy Patrick Mazzarella
  • Name that photo ... Responses
  • The times they are a changin'
  • Article Watch
  • Young Artists Competition

 Program: Coronation Mass

  Conducted by Karla Lemon

 Berlioz Overture to Benvenuto Cellini
 
 Chen Yi Chinese Folk Dance Suite
 
 Mozart Mass in C Major, "Coronation"
 

 October, 23 2006
  • With a Russian Flair
  • Wine Tasting ... Save the date!
  • Love in the Symphony
    Evon and John Carpenter
  • Member Spotlight
    Jim Swift
  • From the Executive Director
  • A word from Adam
  • Name that photo
  • Board Notes
  • A reminder from the Editor
  • A little musical humor
  • Article Watch

 Program: With a Russian Flair

 Conducted by Sharon Lavery
 

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 2005 - 2006 Season

 June, 5 2006    View the Program
  • Songs of Experience
  • About the image on our poster
  • Outreach update
  • A Biblical story (Part 2)
  • Love in the Symphony
    Max Fenstermacher and Nancy Swanberg
    Stephanie Boegeman and Chris Lewis
    Marc Dwyer and Cynthia McGregor
  • Missing friends
  • Automatic pilot?
  • Want to become a better Jazz musician?
  • The process of searching for a Music Director
  • Finalists for Music Directory
  • Article Watch

 Program: Songs of Experience [Blake]

  Conducted by David Chase

 Bolcom Songs of Experience
Joe Pechota, baritone
Laura Mitchell, soprano

Jill Ballard, olk singer
North Coast Singers
Cristina Krause, mandolin
Darren Chase, tenor
Monet Payne, folk singer
Mary Jaob, soprano
Anne-Marie Dicce, coloratura soprano
Martha Jane Wearver, mezzo soprano
Ken Anderson, tenor


 

 May, 1 2006
  • Conductor's note
  • Update on Music Director search
  • Ben Sabey welcomes new arrival!
  • Love in the Symphony
    Sue and Gary Brown
    Karen Johns and Peter Jorgensen
  • A message from Sharon Kipfer
  • Wine Tasting recap
  • Anne Merkelson promoted to Executive Director
  • Article Watch

 Program: A Tiger Crouches

  Conducted by Steven Schick

 Lang International Business Machine
 
 Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
 
 Tan Dun Crouching Tiger Concerto
Wendy Sutter, cello
red fish blue fish

 

 March, 13 2006
  • From Helsinki to Rio
  • Orienteering and the U.S. Championships
  • Update on the twins
  • Nolan Bloor arrives!
  • Marc Dwyer named as Elementary Honor Choir Director
  • Love in the Symphony
    Anna and Ted Tsai
    Clare and Paul Friedman
  • Grant writing update
  • Fourth annual Wine Tasting
  • Casino Night recap
  • Outreach program status
  • Article Watch

 February 6, 2006
  • Mixed Melodies
  • The Cymbal of our Quest: $$$$
  • Love in the Symphony
    Janet and Steve Shields
    Sean Peisert and Kathryn Croom
  • Mariachi news
  • News from Jeanne Stutzer
  • LJSC Casino Night
  • Annual Wine Tasting
  • Article Watch

 November 28, 2005    View the Program
  • Three Faces of LJS&C
  • Greetings from the Office
  • A Letter of Thanks (and Fiesta Recap)
  • Love in the Symphony
    Ted and Carol Bietz
    Debby and Ray Park
  • Sean Peisert and Kathryn Croom Getting Married
  • Dues Collected
  • Grant Writing
  • Volunteer List
  • Photos from the Runout and Mandeville Concerts
  • Editor's Corner

 A Classic Holiday

  Conducted by David Chase

 Liszt The March of the Three Holy Kings From Christus
 Respighi Lauda per la Nativita del Signore
Mary, Janelle DeStefano, mezzo soprano
The Angel, Maria Ester Gonzalz Lozano, soprano
The Shepherd, Scott Whitaker, tenor

 Bach Weihnachts-Oratorium (excerpts)
Janelle DeStefano, mezzo soprano
Maria Ester Gonzalz Lozano, soprano
Scott Whitaker, tenor
David Buckley, solo violin


 October 24, 2005
  • Season Opener
  • Love in the Symphony
    Vicki Heins-Shaw and Stewart Shaw
    Eric and Pat Bromberger
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Playing Bassoon at the North Pole
  • Mariachi News
  • Composer Effects
  • Volunteer List
  • Editor’s Corner
  • Program Notes

 Program: Un Canto a Mexico--A Mexican Serenade

  Conducted by Jeff Nevin

 Revueltas Janitzio
 Lara, arr. Mateo Oliva Suite de Lara
 Lara, arr. Jeff Nevin Granada
 Ponce, arr. Jeff Nevin Estellita
 Grever, arr. Mateo Oliva Jurame
Monica Abrego, soprano
Jeff Nevin, trumpet

 Chavez Chapultepec
 Nevin, text by Alberto Blanco Al Aire Libre
Monica Abrego, soprano
Jeff Nevin, trumpet
Roberto Torrez, vihuela

Rafael Hernandez, guitar
Carlos Rodriguez, guitarron

 Galindo Sones de Mariachi

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 2004 - 2005 Season

 May, 30 2005    View the Program
  • We Need Your Help!
  • Carmina Burana Ragazzi Chorus
  • Many Farewells
  • Dues Return in September
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Ylva Elias
  • LJS&C Supporters Enjoy Pinot Noir Wine Tasting
  • Orchestrations
  • Choral Notes
  • Editor's Corner

 Program: Festive Finale

  Conducted by Harvey Sollberger and David Chase

 Steiger Collective Resonance
Thomas Nee commission - Premiere Performance
David Buckley, violin
Peter Farrell, cello
Kerry Maree Shaffer, flute
Philipp Neukom, English horn
 Schwantner Concerto for Percussion & Orchestra
Mathias Reumert, 2005 Young Artist Competition Winner
 Orff Carmina Burana
Kate Oberjat, soprano
Dann Coakwell, tenor
Joe Pechota, baritone
San Diego North Coast Singers
La Jolla Symphony Chorus
San Diego Master Chorale

 April 25, 2005
  • New Conductor/Music Director Search
  • Third Annual Wine Tasting
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Ying-Ja Chen
  • Choral Notes
  • Mariachi News
  • Editor's Corner

 March 7, 2005
  • More Variety Than Usual
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Victor Lee
    Gudrun Noe
  • Choral Notes
  • Orchestrations

 January, 31 2005    View the Program
  • Conductor’s Note
  • Featured Soloist – Martin Wright
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Uli Burgin
    Helene Sahlsten
  • Condolences to the Parrises
  • Photos of previously featured members
  • More online pictures
  • ICE Takes the Cake!
  • Celebrating the Lunar New Year

 Remembrance and Hope

  Conducted by David Chase

 Block Sacred Service (Avodath Hakodesh)
The Cantor - Mark Goros, baritone
The Minister - Martin Wright, baritone
 Schoenberg A Survivor from Warsaw
Martin Wright, narrator
 Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Christine Chong, soprano
Rebecca Ramirez, mezzo soprano
Max Chodos, tenor
David Ilertzel, baritone

 November 29, 2004
  • Summer 2005 Chorus Tour
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Lerina Barczys
    Michael Schaffer
  • 2004 Readers’ Poll Results
  • Choral Arrangements
  • It would be so much less trouble…
  • Editor's Corner

 Program: Holiday Sparkler

  Conducted by Harvey Sollberger and Thomas Nee

 J.C. Bach Symphony in E-flat Major
 Respighi Trittico Botticelliano
 J.C. Bach Symphony in D Major
 Sibelius Symphony No. 5

 October 27, 2004
  • “Lelio” Oct 30 & 31
  • Recap of 50th Anniversary Gala
  • Young Artists Competition
  • Volunteers Needed
  • Our Multi-National Association
    Erdis Maxhelakli
    Eliane Garo
  • Election Results
  • Editor's Corner

 Program: Fanfare Fantastique

  Conducted by Harvey Sollberger

 Janacek Sinfonietta
 Tchaikovsky Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra
Zina Schiff, violin
 Berlioz Lelio, or The Return to Life
Thomas Corbeil, baritone
Kenneth Bell, narrator

 September 27, 2004
  • 50th Anniversary Gala
  • Hail and Farewell - Harvey Sollberger
  • Choral Arrangements
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