Long Beach Symphony’s beloved Instrument Petting Zoo is back! IPZ is a collection of orchestral instruments that travel around to neighborhood libraries and community events to provide children with a hands-on exploratory music education experience.  Our knowledgeable volunteers give a special presentation to explain how each instrument works, how to produce a sound, and how each instrument fits into the orchestra. Afterwards, children have the chance to put what they learned to the test and try each instrument.  The Instrument Petting Zoo is designed to pique the interest of young children in playing an instrument and create lifelong music lovers.

2025 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO EVENTS. (Updated 6/24/25.  Information is subject to change)

Wed. July 2 from 2:00-3:00pm Mark Twain Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

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Sat. July 5 from 1:00-2:00pm Alamitos Library, 1836 E. Third St., Long Beach, CA 90802

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Wed. July 9 from 1:00-2:00pm Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804

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Sat. July 12 from 1:00-2:00pm Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

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Wed. July 16 from 3:30-4:30pm Euclid Branch Library, 1340 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, CA 92802

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Mon. July 21 from 3:30-4:30pm Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

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Tues. July 22 from 1:00-2:00pm Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803

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Wed. July 23 from 2:00-3:00pm Harte Library, 1595 W. Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90810

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Thurs. July 24 from 1:00-2:00pm Burnett Library, 560 E. Hill St., Long Beach, CA 90806

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Fri. July 25 from 1:00-2:00pm Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805

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Sat. July 26 from 1:00-2:00pm Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., Los Altos, CA 94022

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Fri. August 1st from 2:00-3:00pm Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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Tues. August 5 from 2:00-3:00pm Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Fri. August 8 from 2:00-3:00pm Redondo Beach Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Sat. August 9 from 11:00-12:00pm Redondo Beach North Branch Library, 2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

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Sat. August 23 from 1:00-3:00pm Happy Sundays Festival at Compound 1395 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804

Join us for the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert! Kids get in Free!

Sunday, September 28 at 1:00PM

Interested in volunteering?

Long Beach Symphony will provide the supplies, instruments, and information for each IPZ, but we need volunteers!

Duties

· Give a quick demonstration on each instrument to the attending children/ adults

· Supervise children and adults when playing instruments

· Sanitize instruments from person to person

Qualifications

· An interest in music education

· Training meeting attendance

· Available to volunteer for at least 2 dates

If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] or call (562) 436-3203 ext. 224.

The Instrument Petting Zoo is generously sponsored by The Wolfe Foundation, and Ovation – Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony

For questions and more information contact [email protected] or call (562) 436-3203 ext. 224.

   
    

Long Beach Symphony’s beloved Instrument Petting Zoo is back! IPZ is a collection of orchestral instruments that travel around to neighborhood libraries and community events to provide children with a hands-on exploratory music education experience.  Our knowledgeable volunteers give a special presentation to explain how each instrument works, how to produce a sound, and how each instrument fits into the orchestra. Afterwards, children have the chance to put what they learned to the test and try each instrument.  The Instrument Petting Zoo is designed to pique the interest of young children in playing an instrument and create lifelong music lovers.

2025 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO EVENTS. (Updated 6/16/25.  Information is subject to change)

Jun 21, 2025Sat. Jun 21from 11:00am
Long Beach Family Arts Festival
Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808

Wed. July 2 from 2:00pm
Mark Twain Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

Sat. July 5 from 1:00pm
Alamitos Library, 1836 E. Third St., Long Beach, CA 90802

Wed. July 9 from 1:00pm
Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804

Sat. July 12 from 1:00pm
Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

Wed. July 16 from 3:30pm
Euclid Branch Library, 1340 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, CA 92802

Sat. July 19 from 3:00pm
La Vaquereada Festival
14400 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Mon. July 21from 3:30pm
Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

Tues. July 22 from 1:00pm
Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803

Wed. July 23 from 2:00pm
Harte Library, 1595 W. Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90810

Thurs. July 24 from 1:00pm
Burnett Library, 560 E. Hill St., Long Beach, CA 90806

Fri. July 25 from 1:00pm
Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805

Sat. July 26 from 1:00pm
Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., Los Altos, CA 94022

Fri. August 1from 2:00pm
Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Tues. August 5 from 2:00pm
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

Fri. August 8 from 2:00pm
Redondo Beach Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Sat. August 9 from 11:00am
Redondo Beach North Branch Library, 2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Sat. August 23 from 1:00pm
Happy Sundays Festival at Compound
1395 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804

Join us for the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert! Kids get in Free!

Sunday, September 28 at 1:00PM

Interested in volunteering?

Long Beach Symphony will provide the supplies, instruments, and information for each IPZ, but we need volunteers!

Duties

· Give a quick demonstration on each instrument to the attending children/ adults

· Supervise children and adults when playing instruments

· Sanitize instruments from person to person

Qualifications

· An interest in music education

· Training meeting attendance

· Available to volunteer for at least 2 dates

If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] or call (562) 436-3203 ext. 224.

The Instrument Petting Zoo is generously sponsored by The Wolfe Foundation, and Ovation – Volunteers of the Long Beach Symphony

For questions and more information contact [email protected] or call (562) 436-3203 ext. 224.

   
    

BENEFITING

Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime $10,000 Golf Experience — with a $100 ticket*

Only 150 tickets will be sold

Win the chance to play a twosome in the exclusive

2024 LEXUS Champions for Charity National Championship

a 54-hole, 3-day event that includes the exclusive

PEBBLE BEACH GOLF LINKS

THE LINKS AT SPANISH BAY

SPYGLASS HILL GOLF COURSE

*Buy 1 ticket for $100; 6 tickets for $500; 13 tickets for $1,000!

Tickets may be purchased by phone (562-436-3203) or by U.S. Mail (download form HERE). Drawing will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Ticket holder need not be present to win. The winner will be contacted no later than November 1st, 2024.

GOLF DATES: December 11-15, 2024

LOCATION:
• Pebble Beach Golf Links
• The Links at Spanish Bay
• Spyglass Hill Golf Course

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
• 54-hole event, three days of play, 18 holes per day
• Two-person better ball, Amateurs Only
• All players must have USGA certified handicap indexes to compete in the Net Division; a maximum of 80% of a player’s handicap index will be used

PRIZES:
• 1st–5th place (NET DIVISION)
• 1st–5th place (GROSS DIVISION)
• Daily hole-in-one opportunities to win Lexus automobiles

HOSPITALITY PACKAGE:
• Food & Beverage package that includes:
• Daily Breakfast (Thurs. – Sat.)
• Group dinners on Wednesday and Saturday
• Local Ground Transportation
• Airport transfers from Monterey Peninsula Airport to The Inn at Spanish Bay
• Daily shuttles to event locations
• The Inn at Spanish Bay is the host hotel for the event. All arrangements at The Inn must be made through the Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship registration system or     LCFC representative
• Participants are responsible for their own airfare and accommodations unless otherwise added by their local charity event

INFORMATION
•For more information, contact Mark Hilmar: [email protected] or (562) 436-3203, ext. 226

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Purchase your Opportunity Tickets!

Download the form here to include with your payment

Or Order By Phone @ 562-436-3203

**Tickets will be mailed to you once your order is placed**

2024 LEXUS CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Those with a passion for golf can appreciate the qualities of balance, grace, and precision – words that aptly describe Lexus automobiles. Those who play the game also appreciate the virtues of competition, generosity and charity – all of which can be found in the Lexus Champions for Charity Program. Beginning with 63 events in 1989, Lexus Champions for Charity has helped raise over $550 million for worthy causes throughout the country. This year, the program hopes to support charitable organizations at 100 events nationwide. Lexus Champions for Charity pairs great golf with philanthropy, as amateur golfers participate in events held at the finest golf and country clubs throughout the United States. Lexus supports the local charity events by offering competitors the opportunity to win a Lexus and represent their charity in the annual Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship at Pebble Beach Resorts in December. The charities represented by the Top 5 Net Division and Top 5 Gross Division teams will be awarded a portion of the charity purse.

Join us for the Symphony’s annual Golf Classic and support our vast music education programs in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District.

9:00am                  Check-In Opens with light Breakfast and Driving Range Available
9:15-10:00am        Putt for Vino 🍷 Contest 
10:30am                 Shotgun Start

Golf Classic Guidelines

1. Pace of play set at 4.5 hours
2. Format is a Shamble – everyone tees off then best ball.
3. All putts “inside the leather” (24” maximum) are good.
4. Double bogey is the stroke maximum. If you play to a double bogey, pick up your ball and record your score.  
5. Maximum of two Mulligans and one Throw if Player Packet (wristband) was purchased.
6. Two best scores of the foursome count towards the team Net & Gross scores.
7. Team Prizes include both Low Net and Low Gross winners.

Golf Classic Contests with Prizes

• Closest to the Conductor
• Closest to the Pin
• South Bay Lexus Hole-in-One Contest — Win a 2023 Lexus NX 250*
• Beat the Pro’s Par 3 Tee Shot
• Straightest Drive
  *Lexus model subject to change                                                                

10:30am                Boxed Lunch To Go
3:15pm                  Hosted Bar & Silent Auction
4:15pm                  Dinner & Dessert
5:00pm                 Live Auction, Prizes, & Awards

2023 GRAND PRIZE – TaylorMade Golf Club Fitting

Win $1,250 toward a TaylorMade fitting and your choice of a full set of irons or three woods including 1 driver and 2 fairway woods. Every golfer is entered but you must be present at post-tournament drawing to win!

WHERE:

Virginia Country Club
4602 N. Virginia Road
Long Beach, CA 90807

WHEN:

Monday, December 4, 2023

WHY:

All proceeds from the 25th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic support the artistic, educational and community engagement programs of the Long Beach Symphony. Long Beach Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Non-profit tax ID#: 95-6004958.

This is a Free, community event presented by Long Beach Symphony. The evening will start at 4pm on the Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza delighting participants in the enjoyable “Night Market” spirit. Take part in this event that includes a variety of foods for purchase, as well as entertainment, curated artistic installations on display in the theater lobby,  and good fun. Two concerts will take place, at 5PM and 7PM as entertainment continues on the Plaza till 9PM.

Written and directed by the world-renowned Cambodian American rapper, praCh, KHMERASPORA is a musical performance that tells the Cambodian American experience. Featuring three world premieres by internationally renowned Cambodian composer, Chinary Ung, this artistic collaboration unites musicians from Long Beach Symphony conducted by Music Director Eckart Preu, and Cambodian instrumentalists, dancers, and singers. A documentary film by award-winning filmmaker Caylee So memorializes the project and videographer Robert Chhaing-Carleton’s video will ensure that KHMERASPORA has a global presence and impact.

Artistic Partners

Eckart Preu, conductor

Musicians of Long Beach Symphony

praCh Ly, writer, producer, director, performer

Chinary Ung, composer

Mea Lath, dance choreographer

Chhom Nimol, singer

Chrysanthe Tan, violinist

Kaitlyn Mady, flutist

Kalean Ung, actress

Modern Apsara, Cambodian dancer ensemble

Ho Chan Ensemble, Cambodian instrumentalists

REVIEWS!

This program is part of Long Beach Symphony’s Musical Bridges, a community engagement initiative that celebrates the artistry of the many diverse communities in Long Beach through free, collaborative multicultural performances.

CHILDREN GET IN FREE! (17 and under). Adult tickets, $20 each. An Afternoon of Music — A Lifetime of Memories

Event Details:

A Wild Symphony performance is an unforgettable family experience for all ages, celebrating a magical blend of storytelling, music, and visual art. Written and composed by bestselling author Dan Brown (DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons), this delightful 21-movement musical adventure comes alive with stunning projected images and charming poem readings from the beloved book. A beautiful multi-faceted event!

What: Multi-cultural concert, activities, crafts, and interactive play for children and their families

When: Sunday, September 28th, 2025: Activities from 1PM -3PM and 4PM to 5PM. RuMBa Foundation Family Concert from 3-4 PM

Where: Terrace Theater and Plaza: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

Cost: Kids get in Free! Adults 18+, $20. Free Parking! 

This free festival-style event will be filled with activities, live music, interactive booths, and kid-friendly food. Children will be able to play with symphonic musical instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo” and crafting their own batons for “Conducting 101” with our assistant conductors. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games and activities, and more!  Children are encouraged to come in their favorite costume!

At 3PM, the Terrace Theater will open for children and their families to enjoy an interactive, educational, and playful musical performance, led by by Maestro Eckart Preu.  Join in the fun and learn about all the different sights and sounds that make up an orchestra.

“This is a multi-generational family fun day where kids of all ages create lifelong memories. We are extremely thankful to The RuMBa Foundation for their multi-year generous grant and the access it provides to so many families,” says Long Beach Symphony President Kelly Ruggirello.

Reserve tickets for the September 28, 2025 Concert

This concert is conducted by Music Director Preu in a family-friendly and beautifully interactive environment.

RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts are made possible by a multi-year grant from The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach. 

* Long Beach Symphony complies with all city health and safety mandates.**Programming subject to change.

WHERE:

Virginia Country Club

4602 N. Virginia Road

Long Beach, CA 90807

WHEN:

Monday, December 9, 2024

WHY:

All proceeds from the 26th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic supports the Symphony’s vast music education programs.

Long Beach Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Non-profit tax ID#: 95-6004958. Click here for sponsorships and entry.

GOLF CLASSIC CONTESTS WITH PRIZES:

• Closest to the Conductor
• Closest to the Pin
• South Bay LEXUS Hole-in-One Contest: Win a 2024 Lexus RZ 450e*!
• Beat the Pro’s Par 3 Tee Shot
• Straightest Drive

*Lexus model subject to change

SCHEDULE:

9:00am: Check-in, light Breakfast, and driving range available
9:15am: Putt for Vino Contest
10:30am: Shotgun start (shamble format) & boxed lunch on-the-go
3:15pm: Hosted Bar and Silent Auction
4:15pm: Dinner & Dessert
5:00pm: Auction, Prizes, & Awards

2024 GRAND PRIZE – Win $1,250 toward a TaylorMade fitting and your choice of a full set of irons or three woods including 1 driver and 2 fairway woods. Every golfer is entered but you must be present at post-tournament drawing to win.

For tournament information, contact Mark Hilmar at (562) 436-3203 ext. 226 or at [email protected].