RIP Mr. Bob Peterson – BCSO Charter Member &
French Horn Player for 70 Years
Join us! Birthday Celebration of Life on what would’ve been
Bob’s 100th Birthday! This Friday, April 9th @ noon via Zoom!
Press on Bob’s obituary for details:
We salute a life of service, gratitude, volunteerism & USCG WWII Veteran!
Bob returned home March 5, 2021 after 99 years + 331 days of greatness
Four Conductors – Search from 70th Season Stalled
Fall Kickoff to the 2020-2021 Season Postponed
Stay tuned for an update on our return!
Like every musical organization nowadays, the Beach Cities Symphony is trying to make its way forward during this strange time. We are trying to find ways to bring music to our audience though we cannot actually perform in person. Feel free to continue to support BCSO via Facebook & Instagram. As the vaccines happen, and California begins to open up (we hope!), we hope you will consider supporting us and classical music by making a donation on our membership page. We know that it is an especially difficult time for everyone so any support at this time is most appreciated.
We are unsure at this point when we will return to making music, but we hope it is sooner rather than later. Please check back often to see the latest updates.
The Beach Cities Symphony Association believes that music enriches individuals, whether performer or member of the audience, and the community at large. We promote the musical arts by volunteering our time and talents for the enjoyment and enhancement of both performers and audience.

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News & Announcements
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- Paul Piazza is BCSO Guest Conductor for January 2020 Concert!We introduce Paul Piazza, BCSO’s 2nd of 4 guest conductors for our 70th Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra season, as we continue our musical director search since Maestro Barry Brisk’s retirement last year following 25 successful years at the helm. … Continue readingPaul Piazza is BCSO Guest Conductor for January 2020 Concert!
- Meet Geoffrey Pope, BCSO Guest Conductor for November Concert!Meet Geoffrey Pope, guest conductor of the first concert of our 70th Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra season and the first of four guest conductors, as we seek our new maestro after Barry Brisk retired last year from his 25-year long tenure at the helm. … Continue readingMeet Geoffrey Pope, BCSO Guest Conductor for November Concert!