Welcome to the La Verne symphony orchestra
Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, Music Director and Conductor
The New Season Begins!
Exciting news - the 2026-2027 Season is about to begin with our Fall 2026 programming.
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
Join the La Verne Symphony Orchestra
Open to Community Members and ULV Students
The orchestra is an inter-generational ensemble with a 60+ year age range of our members. We welcome any musician, beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, high school age or older. We pride ourselves on providing an environment for people of diverse backgrounds and ages to collaborate together and learn from each other. We are a cultural center for the community with composers, working and retired college professors, professionals, student, and recreational musicians all participating in the orchestra. This rich fabric of diversity enriches the lives of our members and of our audiences. Musicians are encouraged to contribute input and to actively participate in the musical life of the orchestra.
Join - fill out our Google Form
REGISTER FOR ORCHESTRA CLASS: Students at the University of La Verne may also participate in the orchestra. and are STRONGLY encouraged to register for University of La Verne “Orchestra” class. to receive arts and ensemble credits. The class is MUS 119. Community members are also encouraged to register for the class - the community class number is MUS 019.
For more information, click the button below to email Dr. Mann (or send you email directly to lvsodirector@gmail.com)