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Villa Musica's Summer Orchestra

The Villa Musica Summer Orchestra is proudly celebrating its 10th year! Delighting in their diversity, the participants in this program represent every possible musical “type,” from high-level amateur players to professionals. Each participant shares a passion for orchestral music and is especially inspired to gather together each Summer to share this commonality.

Each year, word spreads about the program – the camaraderie, the joy, the wonderful repertoire – and the program grows. This year will be no exception. All players are auditioned if it is their first time with the program, and are required to be available for all rehearsals and the concert. Concerts are FREE to the public. In 2019, both concerts attracted over 750 audience members made up of friends and family of the musicians, children and adults affiliated with Villa Musica and/or the library, and members of the homeless population who live in the East Village.

To register for the 2023 sessions, please select a session (or both) via the registration form below and submit.

Villa Musica Summer Orchestra Manager:
Ciara Dabkowski – vmso@villamusica.org

Villa Musica Summer Orchestra 2023 Sponsors

Wind Ensemble (VMSO 2023 – Session I)

Programme: 
Variants on a Medieval Tune: Norman Dello Joio
Sketches on a Tudor Psalm: Fisher Tull
Movements 1 and 5 from Lord of the Rings: Johan de Meij
Chorale and Shaker Dance: John Zdechlik

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 (5 weeks)
7 – 9pm at Clairemont High School

Concert: Thursday, 7/13
7:30pm (6pm, call time)

Venue: Ciccati Theater at Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92109

Full Orchestra (VMSO 2023 – Session II)

Programme:
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Paul Dukas
Selections from Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky
The Fellowship of the Ring Symphony: Howard Shore

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 (5 weeks)
7 – 9:30pm at Mt. Soledad Presbyterian Church
6551 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla CA 92037

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 8/25
7 – 9:30 at MSPC

Concert: Sunday, 8/27
2:30pm (1pm call time)

Venue: Joan B. Kroc Theater
6611 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

 

Chorus (VMSO 2023 – Session II)

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
6:30-8pm at Villa Musica
10373 Roselle Street, Suite 170, San Diego 92121

Rehearsal with Orchestra: Tuesday 8/22
7:00-9:30pm at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church
6551 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla 92037

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 8/25
7:00 – 9:30pm at MSPC

Concert: Sunday, 8/27
2:30pm (call time for Chorus tbd)

Venue: Joan B. Kroc Theater
6611 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115