San Diego Symphony President and CEO Martha Gilmer named to League of American Orchestras Board of Directors

  The League of American Orchestras, a New York City–based national nonprofit dedicated to promoting and developing American classical music organizations and professionals, has announced today the appointment of seven new members to its governing board. In addition, the League also named seven ...

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Barbie the Movie in Concert: 9-year-old guest conductor to join symphony musician parents for a magical musical moment

San Diego (August 8) — The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is set to bring Barbie to life like never before with Barbie: The Movie in Concert on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This dazzling evening promises a one-of-a-kind blend of cinema and live music, as the record-breaking full-length feat...

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Musician Spotlight: Kate Hatmaker, violin

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony.   I’ve been playing the violin since I was three years old, so music has always been a part of my life...

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Musician Spotlight: Clint McLendon, trumpet

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony My journey to the San Diego Symphony was not a linear trajectory by any means, but one with many ups and downs. In middle school, l attended the Atlanta Trumpet Festival and got to meet and hear Chris Martin, who was the Principal Trumpet o...

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