Concert Previews
Each season the Whittier Regional Symphony Guild, the orchestra's major support group, hosts a Concert Preview Friday mornings prior to the concerts. Music lovers gather at 10 a.m. at the First Friends Church of Whittier, 13205 Philidelphia Street. After light refreshments, an expert in the field of music offers fascinating facts and anecdotes about the composers and the concert offerings. Guests are always welcome.
Concert Preview
September 28, 2018
Dr Stephen Gothold
Dr. Stephen Gothold served as visiting professor of choral music at USC and supervises and teaches the graduate students in conducting at Claremont Graduate University. He received his Masters of Arts degree from Occidental College and Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California.
Concert Preview
November 9, 2018
Conductor Kimo Furumoto
Kimo Furumoto currently is in his tenth season as the Rio Hondo Symphony's Conductor and Music Director. Furumoto holds conducting degrees from Chapman University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Concert Preview
February 1, 2019
Linda Brown
Linda Brown earned a B.A. in Music Education at Whittier College, a M.M in Organ Performance from USC, a M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco, and a doctorate in Organ Performance from USC.
Concert Preview
May 10, 2019
Elizabeth Lauritsen
Elizabeth Lauritsen is a multitalented musician and actor, performing and teaching both voice and violin/viola, and performing in many dramatic and musical presentations in the Southern California area.