Our Valley Santa Clarita 2017 October | Page 26

Santa Clarita Philharmonic Moves to the Performing Arts Center Mark Elfont, Ph.D., President Santa Clarita Philharmonic [email protected], 661-513-0589 After four seasons of performing at the Hart High School Auditorium, the Santa Clarita Philharmonic is moving to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at the College of the Canyons. As the area’s premier symphony orchestra, the SCP is thrilled to be able to perform at the PAC. For its fifth season, the orchestra will present two concerts. For the first concert on December 10, 2017, the program will feature a mix of classical and contemporary works, including selections for orchestra and choir. This concert will mark the completion of the requirements of a Masters of Music Degree for our Music Director, Jeffrey Gilbert. The degree will be awarded by the California State University at Northridge. Our second concert on June3, 2018, will feature music from the romantic period of classical music including works by Schumann and Sullivan. Both concerts are on Sunday afternoons and start at 3pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us to celebrate the Santa Clarita Philharmonic as it enters a new phase in its growth at the magnificent Performing Arts Center. Music Director, Jeffrey Gilbert, practices at the Performing Arts Center The Orchestra in Performance PAGE 26