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“An American Celebration” is officially SOLD OUT, and we’re incredibly grateful for the tremendous response from our community. If you already have tickets, here’s everything you need to know before you go.
We’re looking forward to sharing a beautiful afternoon of music and celebration of America’s 250th birthday with you!
WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Poway Center for the Performing Arts | 15498 Espola Road, Poway
WHAT: The program, under the direction of Conductor John LoPiccolo, includes:
George Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue, featuring guest pianist Dan Yu; and selections from Porgy & Bess
Aaron Copland — Fanfare for the Common Man and selections from Rodeo
Leonard Bernstein — Selections from West Side Story
Scott Joplin — Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer
Charles Ives — Variations on America and The Unanswered Question
John Philip Sousa — The Stars and Stripes Forever
Information for Before You Go:
Parking at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts is FREE.
The Box Office and doors to the PCPA open at 3:00 p.m.
The concert runs approximately two hours, including a 15-minute intermission.
We recommend you arrive early to avoid the rush and allow plenty of time for the short walk from the parking lot. You may enjoy a refreshment in the lobby until the concert starts at 4:00.
Additional Resources:
Read the Full Program Notes for “An American Celebration”
Welcome to the Poway Symphony Orchestra
Welcome to the Poway Symphony Orchestra
Formed in 2004, the semi-professional Poway Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents three symphonic music concerts each year at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. For over 20 years, we have welcomed appreciative audiences from all over San Diego’s North County Inland region to our concerts.
Under the baton of our Conductor and Music Director John LoPiccolo, about 65 musicians perform the music at the high artistic level that our patrons have come to expect. It is an honor to have contributed to the cultural and educational enrichment of residents in the communities we serve for over two decades. Read more about our history!
The Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in Poway, was established in 2015 with the sole purpose of supporting the orchestra.
Tickets for our concerts may be purchased online at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts website. Read more about BUYING TICKETS.
We are thankful for your continued patronage and support, and look forward to welcoming you to our concerts this season!
The Orchestra Invites Musicians to Join
The Orchestra Invites Musicians to Join
The Poway Symphony Orchestra provides great opportunities for qualified musicians to perform in concerts at the highest quality. We welcome musicians of all ages and walks of life to enjoy the experience of making music. Our literature ranges from Classical, Romantic to Contemporary music. The orchestra is looking to expand in numbers and we are especially interested in strengthening the orchestra with additional string players in all string sections.
The orchestra has rehearsal on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 9:15 PM. Performances are usually on Sundays at 4:00PM with dress rehearsals on Saturdays at 10:00AM.
For more information contact Conductor and Music Director John LoPiccolo at (208) 757-1980
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