OSM Mission and Background

Background: Orchestra Santa Monica (OSM) was founded in 2012 by Dr. Allen Robert Gross who served as the orchestra’s Music Director for six years. After his retirement in May 2018, Roger Kalia was selected as OSM’s new Music Director (about Roger Kalia).

OSM Mission: 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.
OSM Performances and Musicians: Each year OSM performs several orchestra concerts in a variety of Santa Monica venues such as the Moss Theater, Calvary Baptist Church, the Broad Stage, and the Adams Performing Arts Center. It keeps its musical programming varied, presenting both standard repertoire and less-traditional works, and introducing culturally diverse composers and soloists as well as new and exciting contemporary pieces. Categorized as an “urban orchestra”, OSM musicians are a mix of seasoned professionals, emerging professionals, and auditioned volunteer players. (meet some of our OSM Musicians)
OSM Outreach Activities: In addition to our standard orchestra concerts, other OSM ensemble performances and activities take place at a variety of locations throughout Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area. To learn about more about our outreach activities, please see OSM Outreach.
OSM Concert at the Moss Theater in Santa Monica

OSM Performs at Zipper Hall, Colburn School

OSM Outdoor Performances

OSM Performs at The El Rey Theatre

OSM Outreach to the Community

OSM Social Events

OSM at the Community “Y”

OSM Ensemble Performs in Laemmle Live Series
