Welcome to the La Verne symphony orchestra
Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, Music Director and Conductor
The 2026-27 LVSO Season Begins!
SPECIAL EVENT
a recital supporting the LVSO
Devotion and Desire – Thalia Moore in Recital
Hosted by the La Verne Symphony Orchestra
Morgan Auditorium, Founders Hall, University of La Verne, 1950 3rd St, La Verne, CA, United States, California 91750
Join us for an evening of music exploring devotion, desire, and the many forms that love can take.
The La Verne Symphony Orchestra is pleased to host soprano Thalia Moore in Devotion and Desire: Theme and Variations on Love, a very special recital featuring pianist Austine Shu and guest artist Ayanna Lewis.
Through music that is tender, passionate, playful, and profound, these artists will explore love in its many expressions. The program features works by Francis Poulenc, William Grant Still, Rosephanye Powell, H. Leslie Adams, Richard Strauss, Erik Satie, Ernest Chausson, Undine Smith Moore, H. T. Burleigh, and more!
Come join us as we discuss love and the various forms it takes!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
6:30 PM
Morgan Auditorium
University of La Verne
1950 Third St.
La Verne, CA 91750
Suggested donation:
$20 General
$10 Students and Senior Citizens
Everyone is welcome!
(Admission is free for those who cannot donate. )
LVSO Fall Concert!
Our fall concert is scheduled for Nov 21, 2026 at 3pm
The opening concert will feature music of “Americana” - classic music of the United States of America as our Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration continues.
Repertoire includes selections from all over the USA, from the founding years through present time.
Rehearsals begin Thursday August 20th. We meet from 7pm - 9pm in Founders Hall, and Morgan Auditorium on the University of La Verne Campus. Musicians are expected to arrive by 6:50pm to get set-up.
Musicians - there is still time to join the orchestra! (Contact Dr. Mann for information)
We're actively seeking more musicians - especially violinists and violists to play with La Verne Symphony Orchestra!
Concertmaster Auditions are open
We are a community orchestra welcoming volunteer musicians of all ages and backgrounds. To join as a new volunteer section violinist or violist, just send us a short bio and provide your contact information. Then plan to join us (audition not required for section players to join - but may be needed after joining for placement. Rehearsals begin Thursday August 20th.
We meet on Thursdays in Founders Hall, and Morgan Auditorium on the University of La Verne Campus. Rehearsals are held from 7-9pm. (Please arrive by 6:50pm for set-up)
Concertmaster is an auditioned position. Auditions for concertmaster are primarily via video submission, Just send us a short bio and a video of you playing two contrasting pieces—which could be a concerto, other solo piece, or orchestral excerpts. If you are unable to send a video, contact us by email to arrange an in-person audition.
Please upload your video to YouTube, Google Drive, or other cloud service and email a link along with your short bio to:
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lvsodirector@gmail.com (You may also email for more information)
LOCATION: Morgan Auditorium on the University of La Verne Campus. 1950 W 3rd St. La Verne CA 91750. Morgan is located in Founders Hall. Use main steps in front, near 3rd and B St, or use the accessible entrance and elevator by entering
Non Profit Status
The La Verne 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. EIN #42-4283549