OSM
Mission
Orchestra Santa Monica's mission is to build a strong community of classical music lovers of all ages and make a positive impact on the quality of people’s lives. OSM creates and shares life-enriching experiences through accessible, educational, and inspirational live concert performances of music in the classical tradition.
Orchestra Concerts
In recent seasons, OSM has presented all of its orchestra concerts at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, Eli & Edythe Broad Stage. Before this, other Santa Monica venues have included the Adams Performing Arts Center, Barnum Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and the Moss Theater.
Starting in Fall 2022, OSM has made its concerts free to all, bringing its music to the widest audiences possible. Prior to this, complimentary and discounted tickets were widely distributed to help make our concerts accessible to the community.
Programming
OSM keeps its musical programming interesting, presenting standard classical repertoire, less-traditional works, various genres of music (e.g., Broadway, jazz, and bluegrass inspired styles) and new, exciting works by living composers. Depending on concert repertoire, orchestra size can range from 50 to 70+ musicians.
Bringing music to the community
