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» Bernstein on Broadway
August 9th, 2008

From the giddiness of “On the Town,” to the heartbreak of “West Side Story,” Leonard Bernstein’s genius was as much alive on Broadway as in the symphony hall. Music Director Carl St.Clair – a disciple of Bernstein – leads our homage to this quintessentially American composer.

» Beethoven's Fifth
August 23rd, 2008

They are perhaps the most famous four notes in music: the short-short-short-long opening of Beethoven’s mighty fifth symphony. This pillar of the repertoire is paired with the works of two other classical giants, providing a roller coaster ride of music ...

» Tchaikovsky Spectacular
September 6th, 2008

The traditional end of Pacific Symphony’s Summer Festival, including the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in the “1812” Overture. Before that, enjoy the best of Russian composers: from Tchaikovsky’s beloved “Nutcracker” ...

» Concert for Hope
September 13th, 2008

In celebration of the Grand Opening of the Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope, Baritone Jubilant Sykes joins the Pacific Symphony in Aaron Copeland's tribute to the wonder of traditional American music in American Songs.

Programs for Youth

arts-X-press

A highly innovative and collaborative educational initiative entitled arts-X-press was launched in the Summer of 2001, in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. This program, housed on the University of California, Irvine campus, provides 150 seventh and eighth grade students from throughout Orange County with a weeklong immersion in the arts.

Arts-X-press is designed to produce a comprehensive, yet nurturing environment in which participants may foster their creativity, grow as individuals and discover ways in which the arts can enrich their lives. Local artists and arts educators of the highest caliber serve as faculty and staff, and outstanding high school and college arts students act as counselors for the program.

Arts-X-press began with Music Director, Carl St.Clair’s passion for arts education. To honor the memory of his son Cole, Maestro St.Clair sought to establish an arts-based program having a lasting and major impact on the community, as well as making a real difference in the lives of young people. Arts-X-press is the result of his vision. St.Clair continues to play an integral role in the formation and realization of this project.

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» Parent Presentation: Directions & Information
» Information for those attending arts-X-press this summer
» Application for students to participate in arts-X-press
» arts-X-press description
» Video: arts-X-press: In celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair
» FAQs about arts-X-press
» arts-X-press blog
» arts-X-press Opportunities

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra

The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra provides performance opportunities for young instrumentalists (ages 12-18) throughout Orange County and beyond. The Youth Orchestra is a key education program of Pacific Symphony and is led by Music Director Michael Hall (also Associate Conductor of Pacific Symphony). Students receive regular coaching sessions from Pacific Symphony musicians and the program benefits from Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair’s artistic vision. Maestro St.Clair acts as the Artistic Advisor for all activities. Students rehearse on a weekly basis and perform a three concert subscription series in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Artscenter.