SOTG - Past Performances

Symphony on the Go 2022 - Past Performances

Musco Center for the Arts - Chapman University

Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866

Pacific Symphony String Quartet, led by violist Cheryl Gates
Joanna Lee, violin
Hanbyul Jang, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Ian McKinnell, cello

Program
Vivaldi: Spring from The Four Seasons
Delibes: "Flower Song" from Lakme
The Beatles: "Here Comes the Sun"
Natalie Mac Master: Mother Nature
Mendelssohn: Spring Song
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14, "Spring" (first movement)
Beach Boys: "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring"
"America the Beautiful"
 
This SOTG concert was part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series.
 

 

Musco Center for the Arts - Chapman University

Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
 
This SOTG concert was part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series. 

Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute  |  Ted Sugata, oboe  |  David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon  |  Adedeji Ogunfolu, horn

Program:
Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide
Henry Cowell: Ballad
Aaron Copland: I Bought Me a Cat
Amy Beach: Pastorale, op. 151
Charles Fernandez: Closer Walk With Thee
William Grant Still: Summerland
Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
Bill Holcombe: A Salute to MGM
George Gershwin: Strike Up the Band
John Philip: The Stars & Stripes Forever

The City of Garden Grove

Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Eastgate Park
12001 St Mark St, Garden Grove, CA 92845

String Quartet led by violinist Agnes Gottschewski:
Agnes Gottschewski, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Phillip Triggs, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello

Program (not in order of performance)
- Bizet: Overture to Carmen
- Williams: Medley
- Beethoven: Op. 18,4, first movement
- Vivaldi: Summer, movement 2 and 3
- Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, first part of Scherzo
- Grainger: Molly on the Shore
- Miranda: We don’t talk about Bruno
- America the Beautiful

This concert is being paired with one of City of Garden Grove's movie nights.  The SOTG concert will start at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of SING 2, starting at 8:30 p.m. Learn more. View Flyer.

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The City of Dana Point

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Pines Park
34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
 
Woodwind Quintet led by flutist Cindy Ellis:
Cynthia Ellis, flute
Ted Sugata, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Allen Savedoff, bassoon
Kaylet Torrez, horn
 
Program:
Danzi: Quintet in Bb
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Handel: Music from the Royal Fireworks
Copland: Simple Gifts
Gershwin: Summertime
Fields/Kern: The Way You look Tonight
Mancini: Moon River
Rio: Tequila
Sousa: Stars and Stripes
 

The City of Buena Park

Friday, July 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Ehlers Event Center
8150 Knott Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620

Woodwind Quintet led by flutist Cindy Ellis:
Cynthia Ellis, flute
Ted Sugata, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Allen Savedoff, bassoon
Kaylet Torrez, horn
 
Program:
Danzi: Quintet in Bb
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Handel: Music from the Royal Fireworks
Copland: Simple Gifts
Gershwin: Summertime
Fields/Kern: The Way You look Tonight
Mancini: Moon River
Rio: Tequila
Sousa: Stars and Stripes

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Thornton Park, Santa Ana

Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Friday, July 22, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Thornton Park
1801 W. Segerstrom, Santa Ana, CA 92704

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Brass Quintet led by trumpeter Frank Glasson:
Frank Glasson, trumpet (and leader)
Tim Hall, trumpet
Elizabeth Linares Montero, horn
Dave Stetson, trombone
Dave Holben, tuba

Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI: Canzona 2
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN:  "Maria," "Tonight," and "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain't Misbehavin'
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
 
Read the digital program book.

 

St. Kilian Church

Friday, July 29, 2022 at 7 p.m.
St. Kilian Church
26872 Estanciero Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
 
Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist, Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon (and leader)
Stephanie Thomas, horn

Program
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
COWELL: Ballad
COPLAND: I Bought Me A Cat
BEACH: Pastorale op. 151
FERNANDEZ (Traditional): Just a Closer Walk with Thee
STILL: Summerland
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
HOLCOMBE: A Salute to MGM
GERSHWIN: Strike Up the Band
SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever
 

The Gray Matter Museum of Art

Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 6 p.m.
The Gray Matter Museum of Art
2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673
 
Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist, Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon (and leader)
Stephanie Thomas, horn

Program
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
COWELL: Ballad
COPLAND: I Bought Me A Cat
BEACH: Pastorale op. 151
FERNANDEZ (Traditional): Just a Closer Walk with Thee
STILL: Summerland
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
HOLCOMBE: A Salute to MGM
GERSHWIN: Strike Up the Band
SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever

Museum’s Artist Showcase Kicks off at 4 p.m. Shopping Experience by the Facial Lounge and Sips & Bites available for purchase. On-Site parking is limited. Valet/Shuttle service is available ($15 donation to Gray Matter Museum of Art). FREE street parking is available on Calle Frontera.

Age Well Senior Services

Friday, August 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Florence Sylvester Senior Center
23721 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello

Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"
 
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The City of Dana Point

Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Dana Crest Park
24461 Josiah Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629

String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
 
Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"

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The Community of Ladera Ranch

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Oso Grande Elementary School
30251 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
 
Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"

City of La Palma

Friday, September 30, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Central Park
7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623

Brass Quintet led by trumpeter, Frank Glasson:
Tony Ellis, trumpet
Frank Glasson, trumpet
Elizabeth Montero, horn
David Stetson, trombone
Gary Hickman, tuba

Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI:  Canzona No. 2
J.S. BACH: Contrapunctus IX
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain’t Misbehavin’
GERSHWIN: Someone to Watch Over Me
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
 

The City of Yorba Linda

Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center - Parking Lot
4802 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
 
Brass Quintet led by trumpeter, Frank Glasson:
Tony Ellis, trumpet
Frank Glasson, trumpet
Elizabeth Montero, horn
David Stetson, trombone
Gary Hickman, tuba

Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI:  Canzona No. 2
J.S. BACH: Contrapunctus IX
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: A Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain’t Misbehavin’
GERSHWIN: Someone to Watch Over Me
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March

Musco Center for the Arts - Chapman University

Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
 
This SOTG concert is part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series.  Although this concert is free, guests must RSVP for these concerts through the Chapman University ticketing webpage if they wish to attend. 

Guests may also register their car for free parking for the event through the same link (see "Parking" section on Symphony "On the Lawn" event page).

Brass Quintet led by trumpeter, Frank Glasson:
Tony Ellis, trumpet
Frank Glasson, trumpet
Elizabeth Montero, horn
David Stetson, trombone
Gary Hickman, tuba

Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI:  Canzona No. 2
J.S. BACH: Contrapunctus IX
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain’t Misbehavin’
GERSHWIN: Someone to Watch Over Me
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
 

The City of San Juan Capistrano

Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Los Rios Park
31790 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
 
Woodwind Quintet led by flutist, Cindy Ellis:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong-Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andy Klein, bassoon
Stephanie Stetson, French horn

Program
J.S. BACH: Little Fugue in G Minor
VIVALDI:  "Autumn" from The Four Seasons
ROSSINI: Overture to The Barber of Seville
J. STRAUSS, JR.   Blue Danube Waltz
MUSSORGSKY:  Pictures at an Exhibition
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
Arr ABELING: Beer Barrel Polka
SAINT-SAENS: Danse Macabre
ELFMAN: "This is Halloween" from Nightmare before Christmas
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
 St. Thomas More Catholic Church
51 Marketplace, Irvine, CA 92602
 
String Quartet, led by violist, Cheryl Gates.
Alexis Meschter, violin
Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola (Leader)
Martha Lippi, cello

 

The City of Laguna Hills

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Laguna Hills Sports Complex
25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
 
String Quartet, led by violist, Cheryl Gates.
Alexis Meschter, violin
Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola (Leader)
Martha Lippi, cello

The Oct. 15 performance was cancelled due to inclement weather