Nurturing creativity, curiosity, virtuosity

Through the thriving YOLA initiative and numerous other education and community programs, the LA Phil displays its commitment to the future of music and the very well-being of our city. We support the next generation of artists through our mentorship and community and school-based orchestras and high-school aged composers. We ignite the first spark of interest in symphonic music when school buses take over Grand Avenue and more than 10,000 children stream into Walt Disney Concert Hall. As a result, our community is becoming vibrant in the arts. Together we listen, we learn, and we make music. As Music Director Gustavo Dudamel has said, "The orchestra is a perfect metaphor for community."

Latest News

LA Phil hosts inaugural Take a Stand Symposium

January 30 — February 1, 2012

The Take a Stand 2012 Symposium focuses on driving the collective thinking of the El Sistema movement forward. Through inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and global networking opportunities, attendees will gain compelling tools to turn inspiration into action.

YOLA performs with Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

January 30, 2012

Experience musical mentorship in action as the young musicians of the LA Phil's El Sistema-inspired program YOLA join forces with members of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. For more information call 323.850.2000.

Upcoming Events

Toyota Symphonies for Youth: Holst's The Planets

March 3 and 10, 2012 at 11am

Celebrate the exploration of space with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Discover for yourself the inspiring parallels between music and science, in a musical and scientific look at the planets! Click here to purchase tickets.