Interview with Byron Stripling, Mardi Gras Celebration

Note: this interview was originally posted on August 14, 2023. Unfortunately, the 8/20/23 "Saints" concert at The Rady Shell was cancelled due to Hurricane Hilary, marking the first time a Symphony summer concert was cancelled for weather in over 25 years. Luckily, the concert, retitled "Mardi Gra...

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Donor Spotlight: Julia Brown

Julia Brown loves music…many kinds. As a girl, she took piano lessons…not long enough to become highly skilled, but long enough to develop appreciation for those who are. Julia has often said, “Every performer needs devoted fans...

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Musician Spotlight: Tiffany Wee, violin

Tiffany Wee was born and raised in Redlands, California and joined the orchestra this past fall for the 2024-2025 season. Previously, Ms. Wee was a member of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra...

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Musician Spotlight: Greg Ochotorena

Greg Ochotorena, trombonist and music educator, is honored to join the San Diego Symphony as Acting Second Trombone. In 2017 Greg won a position with the Disneyland Band, where he regularly performs. Shortly after, in 2021, he began working with the Santa Monica Symphony playing second trombone...

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