Peninsula Symphony

Maestro Joseph A Valenti Founder, Music Director and Conductor of the Peninsula Symphony

* 2007-2008 Concert Schedule

* Symphony Sounds Apr 2008

The Peninsula Symphony provides four concerts and a Young Musician's Performance Competition Showcase, plus special summer family concerts, to South Bay audiences each season without admission charge.

The Peninsula Symphony has been directed and conducted by Maestro Joseph A. Valenti since our founding in 1967. For more about our conductor click the blue text or the link button in the left column: Maestro Joseph A. Valenti. Maestro Joseph A. Valenti.

An illuminating lecture for members by our resident musicologist, Dr. Conrad Wedberg, precedes each concert. Interesting information on music, composers and soloists is augmented with demonstrations on the piano providing insight into the composer's approach to themes and variations.

Concerts are performed at the Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

6:00 pm Early seating for members

6:15 pm Pre-concert lecture for members

6:50 pm Open seating for non-members

7:00 pm Concert

The Peninsula Symphony Association is a non-profit organization supported by individuals, local businesses, foundations, volunteers, and the important fund-raising efforts of the Friends of the Peninsula Symphony.For membership information click: Membership.

Our youth outreach program provides music enrichment assemblies to second graders in Peninsula elementary schools and also provides scholarships for promising high school musicians. In addition, performance competitions are held annually for gifted young musicians. The winner receives a cash award and the opportunity to appear as soloist with the orchestra at our fourth concert.

The Friends of the Peninsula Symphony is a volunteer organization formed to raise funds to support the Symphony. The Friends hold an annual fund-raising event and also organize the music enrichment assemblies mentioned above. This group of music lovers not only supports the Symphony, but has an enjoyable experience in the process