** CALL TO ARTISTS ** Students Artists Welcomed! Downey Arts Coalition Presents “BLISS” Art Exhibition Sat., Oct. 14, 2023 – at the Downey Symphony Concert Downey Civic Theater -8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA OPEN THEMED – SURPRISE US! Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 8th – Noon Submit for consideration to: Student Art Submission to: … Continue reading Call to Artists: Bliss at the Downey Theatre
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Downey Symphony: With a Song In My Heart – Jan 21
Saturday, January 21, 2023 – 8PM Downey Symphony Orchestra Sharon Lavery, Conductor 6:30 pm – “It’s a Beautiful Life” Art Exhibit Produced by the Downey Arts Coalition 7:15pm – Pre-Concert Talk Concerto in G major “alla rustica” for strings, RV 151 – Vivaldi “Irish Tune from County Derry” and “Molly on the Shore” – Grainger… Continue reading Downey Symphony: With a Song In My Heart – Jan 21
Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20
The Downey Symphonic Society presents ¡Viva la Música! October 20th, 2018 at the Downey Theatre. With an American premiere by composer Oscar Navarro, who composed the official symphony of the city of Downey, the Downey Overture. Clarinetist David Van Maele will perform the Clarinet Concerto no. 3. Also performances of influential pieces by Latin composers… Continue reading Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20
‘Czech Please’ Downey Symphony Concert Oct 21
The Downey Symphonic Society is pleased to present “Czech Please!” the fall concert for the Downey Symphony Orchestra, on Saturday October 21, 2017. The evening begins with the opening of a new Downey Arts Coalition group art show, “Music: The Art of Sound,” doors opening at 6:30PM. A Pre-concert lecture with Music Director Sharon Lavery… Continue reading ‘Czech Please’ Downey Symphony Concert Oct 21
Call to Artists, Music: The Art of Sound Oct 21
Downey Arts Coalition is once again sponsoring a group art show with the Downey Symphony Orchestra for their fall concert on October 21. The theme is “Music: The Art of Sound.” We are seeking submissions for all medias and mixed medias, self-contained, all sizes. Selected artists will be featured in the Symphony concert program, with… Continue reading Call to Artists, Music: The Art of Sound Oct 21
Downey Symphony Mi Hacienda Garden Party Sept 24
It’s not a time for a Siesta, but for a Gran Fiesta You Are Cordially Invited to Mi Hacienda Garden Party Benefitting the Downey Symphony Orchestra & Music in the Schools ProgramsCome Join Us for a Gran Fiesta celebrating the 2017-2018 Concert SeasonSunday, September 24, 2017 3pm – 7pm (cocktail 3-4pm), $75 per personRio Hondo… Continue reading Downey Symphony Mi Hacienda Garden Party Sept 24
Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8
Saturday April 8th, 8 pm Downey Theater 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey The spring and final concert, “Symphonic Classics,” will feature a performance by Los Angeles cello player Benjamin Lash. The performance will include the most popular symphony in the classical music repertoire: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with another popular gem, The… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8
Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28
Michelle Tseng, violin Anthony Moreno, baritone Robert Blake, piano Friends of the Downey Symphony— We’ll be presenting a very special concert on Saturday, January 28, in the Downey Theatre. Concert-goers have asked for piano and vocal music and to hear again some of the great young musicians who have performed in recent years. In response,… Continue reading Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28
An Afternoon in Paris, Downey Symphony Fundraiser, Sept 18
Bonjour Mes Amis! “Afternoon in Paris Garden Party” Oh La La! To benefit the Downey Symphony Orchestra and Music in the Schools Programs Sunday, September 18, 2016 – 3pm to 7pm Rio Hondo Event Center, 10627 Old River School Road, Downey, CA Indulge yourself on a divine French affair. Enjoy delicious food, wine and… Continue reading An Afternoon in Paris, Downey Symphony Fundraiser, Sept 18
A Night with the Classical Elements
Another successful art show, “Classical Elements,” on April 9th presented two dozen local artists’ work along with the Downey Symphony concert, “A European Exhibition.” The concert featured a new work from composer Oscar Navarro, who also wrote the Downey Overture, a whimsical orchestral piece dedicated to our city. Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor was the featured performer for Navarro’s Clarinet… Continue reading A Night with the Classical Elements