About Us

Who we are and What we stand for:

Making Our Vision A Reality.

 

VISION

The vision of the Long Beach Symphony is to inspire and unite all people through the transformative power of music.

MISSION

Long Beach Symphony engages audiences of all ages and cultures through exceptional orchestral performances, community partnerships and meaningful educational experiences.

ABOUT

Experience the Power of Live Music with Long Beach Symphony. As the premier producer of live music in the greater Long Beach area — and one of Southern California’s most respected professional orchestras — Long Beach Symphony inspires, entertains, and unites through the transformative power of music. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Eckart Preu (Eck-art Proy), the Symphony engages over 70,000 community members each year with exhilarating performances and innovative education programs.
For more than 90 years, Long Beach Symphony has been at the heart of the city’s cultural life. The Classical Series at the Terrace Theater offers an unforgettable evening — where audiences are welcomed by dancing fountains, glowing fire pits, live lobby music, a Pre-Concert Talk that enriches the musical experience, and the unique ability to “Sip & Enjoy” in the concert hall while being immersed in both beloved masterworks and bold contemporary compositions.
The high-energy Pops Series at the Long Beach Arena transforms symphonic music into a party — with the ability for patrons to bring their own food and beverages and enjoy indoor picnicking. Dance floors surround the stage, inviting everyone to move to iconic hits performed by world-class artists and the full power of the orchestra.
Our commitment to music education is unmatched:
  • RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts welcome 6,000 family members annually — all children attend free.
  • In-school ensemble performances reach 17,000 second and third graders in 54 school sites.
  • Youth Concerts bring 12,000 fourth and fifth graders to the Terrace Theater each year — totaling nearly 1 million students served since the program began.
  • The Symphony’s Musical Bridges program celebrates the musical artistry of the many diverse communities through free, collaborative multicultural performances.

Long Beach Symphony was recognized as the 2025 “Nonprofit of the Year” by Sen. Lena A. Gonzalez, CA 33rd District, awarded the Long Beach Heritage Preservation Award in 2012, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Organization, the City of Long Beach in 2015, and in 2017 honored by the Arts Council for Long Beach and the Long Beach NAACP for its commitment and dedication to fighting for civil rights and social justice. In 2023, The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) honored Long Beach Symphony as the recipient of its 2023 Social Impact Award, given to an organizational member that has created positive change or addressed a challenge or injustice in its community.

Whether in the concert hall, classroom, or community, Long Beach Symphony is where music connects us all.
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