The Villa Musica Summer Orchestra is now in its 13th year! Delighting in their diversity, the participants in this program represent every possible musical type; from amateur players through to emerging professionals. Each participant shares a passion for symphonic 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. Each summer, we prepare two programs; each with a 4-5 week rehearsal period. All players are auditioned if it is their first time with us, and are required to be available for all rehearsals and the concert. The Villa Musica Summer Wind Ensemble will perform (Thursday, July 23 at 7:00pm) at Grossmont College, and the Villa Musica Summer Orchestra concert (Saturday, August 15 at 7:00pm) at Point Loma Nazarene University. These concerts attract over 500 audience members; made up of friends and family of the musicians, children and adults affiliated with Villa Musica, and the general public.
To register for the 2026 sessions, please select a session (or both) via the registration form below and submit.
Facility/Music Rental Fee: $25
New members will be asked to submit a video or audio screening (one major and one minor scale; 2-3 octaves, and a one-minute solo of your choice to show your tone, timing, and technique). For VMSO (session 2) specifically, if selected, you will be sent a selection of excerpts and scheduled for a live audition.
- Sunday 5/17, 1-3pm
Villa Musica Summer Ensembles Manager:
Dan Weiss – vmso@villamusica.org
