ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY SYMPHONY

Founded in 1985, the Orange County Symphony is a 115-member regional professional orchestra serving a metropolitan area of approximately 3 million people. The Orange County Symphony strives to enhance the image of its community through pride in a recognizable and noted entity - a regional symphony orchestra. 

In May, 2002, the Orange County moved headquarters to the Anaheim Cultural Arts building. During this transition time, Dorothy Rose was appointed Executive Director in Spring 2004 to implement a revitalization of the orchestra. The first concert during this period was presented in September, 2004 at the Heritage Forum in Anaheim. Please visit the calendar section to preview the 2011-2012 concert season.

The OC Symphony is honored to be part of the Anaheim community and in July, 2011 was designated as the Resident Symphony Orchestra for the City of Anaheim. We look forward to many more performances of excellence in concert experiences and presentations.

OUR MISSION

The Orange County Symphony funds and produces the events of the Orange County Symphony, as well as various other musical events in an effort to enhance the culture of the community and to expand musical exposure in children and parents, many of whom could not otherwise afford a live classical musical experience. Over the years, the symphony has entertained thousands in concerts at parks and various venues throughout Orange County.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Michael  Anderson, President

Barbee Heiny, First Vice President/Financial Officer

Carol Latham, Recording Secretary

Kathy Shoemake, Corresponding Secretary

DIRECTORS: Lawrence Rosenberg  and   Sarma Rosenberg    Shirley Moreira (Director Emeritus)

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Becky Arias, Hilgenfeld Mortuary                          Diane and David Browne, Anaheim Band Instrument

Bill Dalati, Farmer's Insurance                               John Heiny, VP Engineering  Fre-flo Water Systems

Susan Faessel, Community Advocate                 Stephen Faessel, Anaheim City Planning Commission

Joe Dale, Kiwanis                                                    Mary Jo Hesketh, Community Advocate

Franz Kavan, Technology Information Expert     Luis Mateos, Manager, Anaheim Target Store

Paul Meye, Financial Advisor/Tax Accountant    Shirley McCracken, Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem, Retired

Ann Robinson, Arts Advocate                               Terrance Tungseth, Attorney

Fred Zago, Manager, Bank of the West