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Welcome to the West Covina Symphony Orchestra
LET THE MUSIC BEGIN - AGAIN!
We're back - and we need your "Help & Support!"
PLEASE consider making a financial gift to support the orchestra -
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra is a sponsored member of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing us to receive tax-deductible donations. DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ACCEPTED - use the "Donate" button below to make your contribution right now!
THE "SPIRIT OF AMERICA" CONCERT WAS FANTASTIC! - THANKS TO ALL!
Click the mini-poster below to get your very own souvenir pdf poster!
The West Covina Symphony is back - and it's bringing back the gift of music to the community.
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra is a sponsored member of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing us to receive tax-deductible donations. DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ACCEPTED - use the "Donate" button below to make your contribution right now!
JOIN THE WEST COVINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY!
One of the Best ways to support your symphony is by purchasing a Symphony Society Membership - If you join you will entered into our Concert Intermission Drawings -NOW YOU CAN JOIN INSTANTLY ONLINE
NEW - SPONSOR A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN TO BE PART OF OUR ORCHESTRA!
You can make it possible - sponsor one of our musicians for the season. Sponsor our Concertmaster ~ $1400, A Principal Player ~ $1000, Assistant Principal ~ $825, Section Player ~ $725. Many of these folks are professionals who care about quality music for our community - they are dedicated to their art, and with your help, we can assure that they can perform with the West Covina Symphony Orchestra! Click the button below and make your selection. You will be honored in our program with your name beside the appropriate player listing. Remember - The West Covina Symphony Orchestra is a sponsored member of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) organization, All donations are tax-deductible.
PURCHASE DR.MANN'S CD
Get the Popular "Winter Sounds" CD - or get a few and give as gifts! All proceeds benefit the Symphony!
The Story of the West Covina Symphony Orchestra:
Once upon a time.....there was a full symphony orchestra thriving in the city of West Covina, complete with holiday concerts, volunteers, children's concerts, and opportunities for everyone to hear fantastic music - usually free! The symphony was in its prime in the late 1960's and 70's - and that's when Sylvia Mann began to perform with them. She was still a student in the West Covina Public Schools, but she held her own as one the top musicians of the West Covina Symphony Orchestra.
When Sylvia returned to West Covina, she found that the symphony was gone. Communities need symphony orchestras - we need music of all types. Think of being able to hear a symphony right here! No long drives, no parking hassles downtown. Instead, we can enjoy the music right here in our hometown. Our children will learn the beauty of all types of music. Our quality of life will get even better than it already is.
Music brings people together and enriches our lives. We need all the music we can get! Our purpose is to enrich our community by engaging audiences and inspiring a love of music through exciting live symphony performances, innovative programming, and educational outreach. Why do we need music ? - check out this video:
Under the baton and dynamic leadership of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, the West Covina Symphony Orchestra, in its first 3 months of operation, has presented a full holiday concert, as a gift to the city to begin it's "Season of New Beginnings", as well as 3 additional holiday events, and a full classical concert featuring music of Saint-Saens, Bizet and Mendelssohn! Everyone enjoyed the Dec 10th (Holiday Tree Lighting for the City of West Covina), Dec. 14th (Holiday Concert). Dec 23rd (Senior Center Luncheon), the January 4th Rose Float Family Celebration. and the wonderful "Concert of Romance" presented on February 8, 2009 @ 3pm at the West Covina United Methodist Church. On April 9th we presented our "Concert for the Arts" on April 9th in the amphitheatre at the West Covina Civic Center Courtyard - no rain - just a bit cold for weather - but what a wonderful experience! - Swan Lake, A visit to two operas, and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition"! And the season finale - our "Spirit odf America" concert on June 27th was a resounding, exciting success. We have more than doubled our audience in our very first season - and the price for these orchestra concert? - All Free! - coming up soon - our "Pops goes the Summer" - light fare concert on Sunday August 30th - make you plans now - reserve the date!
Announcing The West Covina Symphony Orchestra "Music Academy".
This summer, the West Covina Symphony will be offering a special educational/enrichment program for "kids" of all ages, from youth to "young at heart" - The Music Academy.
The program will include a combination of ensemble playing and specialized instruction, with plans for a final showcase concert each session.
The first session will begin summer 2009.
Dates for this year are scheduled to be the week of August 3rd, 9am - 12:30 daily. Watch for more soon, including applications and class info!
Tuition for the whole week - $120 (limited scholarships available) - Most music day-camps are far more costly - so take advantage of this special opportunity!
Email for more information: Academy@WestCovinaSymphony.com
To inquire now - or add you name to the "sign-up list" - Academy@westcovinasymphony.com
We need LOTS OF HELP & Support! - Please check the "Support" page to see how you can HELP US BRING THE MUSIC BACK!
ATTENTION BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, PHILANTHROPISTS AND "ANGELS"!
YOU CAN SPONSOR a full concert of the West Covina Symphony Orchestra. Full Concert Sponsors receive extraordinary special treatment - Program and Newsletter Features, Website Features. Banner at the concert, and more. You'll receive a special "Meet the Maestra" event in your honor, and of course, you will receive our everlasting gratitude. Producing a concert requires more than time, more than money - but YOU can help us bear the cost.
Donate a concert to your community today!
Full Concert Sponsorhip is $5000 - and worth every penny.
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra is a sponsored member of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing us to receive tax-deductible donations. - So your sponsorship is tax-deductible for you - do it today!
Please click on the "Donate" button below, to sponsor YOUR CONCERT. $5000
To send digital files to us (like digital art for program ads or video for Dr. Mann to compose music for) Here's how it works - Click on the link below - and you will be taken to Dr. Mann's "You Send It" Dropbox Page. Enter your email address in the box provided, select the file from your computer using the browse button, and upload the file. That's all there is to it! We'll be able to get right to it...
Sylvia Lee Mann's YouSendIt Dropbox
Be sure to join the email list (at the top right of this page) and sign the guestbook (click the link to your left) to get all the latest info!
ARE YOU A MUSICIAN? If you would like to be a musician member of the West Covina Symphony Orchestra, please contact us by phone or email to arrange an audition Auditions@westcovinasymphony.com Musicians are always welcome! While we do a few "pros" among our ranks, most playing members of the symphony are unpaid volunteers. If you are interested in performing with the symphony, please contact us. Positions are filled based on both playing ability and commitment to the musical ensemble.You may audition by attending one of our Tuesday rehearsals. Check the Musicians-Info page to see the rehearsal schedule and musicians calendar.
You may reach us by phone at (626) 771-0462 or toll-free at (866) 668-2316.
PLEASE consider making a financial gift to support the orchestra -
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra is a sponsored member of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing us to receive tax-deductible donations. DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ACCEPTED - use the "Donate" button below to make your contribution right now!
Visit the WCSO STORE! Get your WCSO special tote bags, note cards, t-shirts and more! 
