Welcome to the Southland Symphony Orchestra

“Ontario's Orchestra!” 

Announcing the 2026-27 SEason

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Southland Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

2026-2027 Season

 

October 11, 2026 - Season Opener

December 6, 2026 - Messiah

 January 3, 2027 - Opera (Mikado) (alternative/additional January 10, 2027)

February 21,2027  - “Beethoven & Beyond” 

April 11, 2027 - “Of Dreams”

May 23, 2027 - Season Finale

*subject to change

 

​VENUE for most CONCERTS :  

Bethel Congregational Church UCC 

536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762

 

the 2025-26 Season

a look back

​VENUE for most CONCERTS : Bethel Congregational Church UCC 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762

THE 2025-2026 SEASON

 

 

September 6, 2025 at 7pm– 

Symphony Rocks! @ Ontario Town Square  (FREE)

 

 

October 5, 2025 (Sunday) at 4pm at Bethel UCC – Season Opening “A Musical Mosaic” including

  •   “Symphonic Suite - Four Legends of Southern   California”, by Tao Mijares WORLD PREMIERE!
  •   “Estampas Mexicanas”, by Jose Elizondo,
  •   “Declaration and Preamble” by Sylvia Lee Mann
  • “Two Soulful Spirituals” arranged by Michal Dawson Conner and orchestrated by Sylvia Lee Mann
  • Overture to the Song of Hiawatha by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

 

December 7, 2025 (Sunday) at 4pm – MESSIAH (Annual Event) -  Our Annual presentation of Handel's “MESSIAH” - always with fantastic soloists and the superb Southland Symphony Orchestra - at Bethel UCC

 

 

 

January 4, 2026 (Sunday) at 4pm – OPERA - Mozart's “Magic Flute” - presented in English, with phenomenal leads, the Southland Symphony Orchestra and the SSO Chorus!

 

 

February 22, 2026 (Sunday) at 4pm – Orchestral Showcase: “Eroica: Sounds of Revolution and Democracy” - Beethoven: Symphony No 3 ("Eroica"), Leonore Overture #3, and “Egmont” Overture …at Bethel UCC

 

April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) at 9am - Special Educational Concert (Homeschool “Classical Conversations” Group). Our SSO Chamber Ensemble performs and educates - featuring instrument demonstrations and selections from Beethoven's Symphony No. 5; Brahms' Symphony No. 4; and Dvorak's Serenade for Strings. 

 

April 12, 2026 (Sunday) at 4pm – 

Trouble and Triumph - Haydn's powerful  “Nelson Mass” with the full SSO Chorus, amazing soloists, and orchestra, and his final Symphony (No. 104)  at Bethel UCC 

 

 

 

SEASON FINALE  with “Superstar” cellist Ruslan Biryukov

 

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  • SATURDAY May 16th at 4pm 
  • BETHEL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 
  • 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario Ca 91762

 

Concert Overture in D Major - Elfrida Andrée

Symphony No. 4 in E minor - Johannes Brahms

Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 - Antonín Dvořák

Bonus Concerts!

May 3, 2026 (Sunday) at 3pm - BONUS CONCERT #1 - Pianist Jenny Soonjin Kim performs with the Southland Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Mozart's Piano Concerto in D minor, K. 466. Exclusive performance at the Jonathan Club (Downtown Los Angeles)

 

June 13, 2026 (Saturday) at 4pm - BONUS CONCERT #2 - Pianist Jenny Soonjin Kim performs with the Southland Symphony -  Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and Mozart's Piano Concerto in D minor, K. 466 - presented at  the Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium on the University of La Verne Campus. 1950 3rd St, La Verne, CA 91750

 

e Southland Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, providing an opportunity for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music of the highest quality.

We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life

- See more at: http://southlandsymphony.com/for_musicians/#sthash.7d6AYYtN.dpuf

The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, providing an opportunity for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music of the highest quality.

We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life.

- See more at: http://southlandsymphony.com/for_musicians/#sthash.7d6AYYtN.dpuf

The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, providing an opportunity for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music of the highest quality.

We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life.

- See more at: http://southlandsymphony.com/for_musicians/#sthash.7d6AYYtN.dpu

Donate - SUPPORT THE SSO 2024-2025 Season

 

 

 

  

VENUE for CONCERTS : Bethel Congregational Church UCC 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762 

 

 

Most of our Concerts are presented at Bethel Congregational Church, UCC 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762

This season, 2 concerts (Oct 8 and Feb 25) will be presented at Gardiner W Spring Auditorium on the Chaffey High School Campus. 1245 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762

 

 

SSO MISSION STATEMENT  

The Southland Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to lift the human spirit. We engage, uplift, and educate the diverse communities of Southern California’s Greater Ontario and Inland Empire area by coming together to perform and inspire through exceptional musical experiences.  

VISION STATEMENT  

Reaching out through the transformative power of live music, the Southland Symphony Orchestra will be a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region.

What are the benefits of orchestras in our communities?

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Many of our community orchestras and other arts organizations are having to close their doors. We want to keep ours open. Please help by sending us a gift today. Use this "Donate" button to choose your own amount. You may include a note if you wish.

  

 

HELP us continue to present concerts for YOU! 

 

 Why do we need YOUR support? 

The Southland Symphony Orchestra relies significantly on the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations and government entities. While “concert door donations” are of tremendous help, they cover less than one-third of the Orchestra's operating budget. Your support will help the organization achieve a balanced budget each year. 

  

Every great city deserves a great orchestra, and as one of Ontario's key new cultural treasures, it is critical that the SSO continues to provide the community with its core group of world-class musicians. The SSO provides audiences of all ages with high quality artistic performances, while bringing internationally renowned guest artists to the Inland Empire. In addition, the Orchestra is looking to the future, planning to serve more than 10,000+ students annually through inspirational and educational programs and outreach initiatives. 

  

You can make a difference today by supporting the Southland Symphony Orchestra with a gift of any size. We invite you to make a tax-deductible donation which will help to sustain the SSO as YOUR Orchestra, while enhancing the Orchestra's impact through critical arts education offerings for area youth. 

  

 The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization under IRS section 170. Donors can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. We are a public charity.