Welcome to the Mission College Symphony
The Mission College Symphony is Mission College's own classical musical orchestra under the direction of Joseph Ordaz.
Our 2019-2020 Season
"Hidden Gems" • November 9, 2019
“Hidden Gems”
Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 7:30 p.m.
Mission Santa Clara Church
CPE Bach: Sinfonia in b
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of “Lohengrin”
Wagner: Prelude to Act III of “Lohengrin”
Leo Weiner: Serenade for Small Orchestra, Op. 3 (selections)
Saint-Seans: Morceau de Concert for Horn; Armando Castellano, horn soloist
California Concerto Festival • January 18-19, 2020
California Concerto Festival for Amateur Pianists
Gala Concert
Sunday, January 19, 2020 • 2:00 p.m.
West Valley College Theatre, Saratoga, CA
Purchase Gala Concert tickets here
For more information on the concert and also to APPLY as a PERFORMER, go to: www.californiaconcerto.org
Chamber Music Concert • March 8, 2020
Chamber Music Concert
Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 2:00 p.m.
Mission College - Gillmor Center 103
"Beethoven 250 Celebration - Part I" • May 3, 2020
"Beethoven 250 Celebration - Part I"
Sunday, May 3 2020 • 6:00 p.m.
West Valley College Theater, Saratoga, CA
“Corialon” Overture
Piano Concerto no. 2 in B flat; Gwendolyn Mok, piano soloist
Symphony no. 7 in A Major
Concert Information
- All Concerts are FREE for Mission College Students with student ID.
- Tickets available at the door
- Open Seating
- Wheelchair accessible
Thank you to our Sponsors
Thank you to the following organizations/donors for their generous support:- Mission College ASG
- Savage-Griffiths Family
- Reza Ahmadi
- Joseph Ordaz
Find Your Musical Note
About the Symphony
Learn more about our Mission College Symphony and how you can get involved.
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California Concerto Festival
Each January, amateur pianists are chosen to perform with the Symphony.
Learn About the
Young Artist Competition
For students ages 12-18 and open to string, wind and brass players.
Learn About the Young Artists
Music Courses
Mission College caters to the musician. See our wide range of music classes for all levels and interests.
Take a music class!
Donate
Help the next generation of musicians by donating to Mission College's music program.
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Musical Director
Conductor, pianist and educator Joseph Ordaz leads the Mission College Symphony
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Join Us!
Be a part of a gathering place for musicians of varying age and skill level.
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Previous Guest Artists
The Symphony has had many accomplished guest artists perform with them as soloist.
See some of our previous guests
Previous Recordings
Want to know what the Symphony sounds like? Check out some of our YouTube clips.
Listen to clips of music from the symphony.