A Unique Music Hub in the Heart of California

Through the world’s first true 1-to-1 side-by-side festival model, the California Music Society unites professional artists and fellows as equals. Its second signature project builds on that foundation — establishing the first touring orchestra of its kind in the United States and charting a new course for orchestral performance.

California Music Festival

The world’s first true 1-to-1 side by side orchestral fellowship.

Annual Concert Season

Performances and collaborations throughout Los Angeles.

Begins Jan 2028

California Festival Orchestra

Building the first touring festival orchestra in the United States.

Donor Circle

Sustaining excellence through long-term investment.

Collaborators

  • The First True 1-to-1 Festival

    At the heart of the California Music Society is a simple but transformative idea: distinguished faculty and fully funded fellows perform together as equal members of one orchestra.

  • A Touring Vision

    The California Festival Orchestra is envisioned as the first touring festival orchestra in the United States that will cultivate a distinctive artistic voice with sustained national and international presence.

  • Anchored in Los Angeles

    Our Annual Concert Series extends artistic excellence across the community through curated performances, collaborations, and community engagement.

  • A Home for Artistic Exchange

    Through a collaboration with the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center, CMS is able to provide all its participants a professional environment designed for rehearsal, performance, and artistic dialogue.

  • Education Within the Ensemble

    Fellows rehearse, perform, and learn alongside distinguished professionals — cultivating leadership and excellence from within the orchestra itself.

Press Note

On April 17, 2026, the California Music Society, in partnership with the LA Phil, announced the inaugural California Music Festival in an official press release.

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A Foundation for the Future

California Music Society is entering its formative years with clarity of purpose and long-term vision. As we prepare our inaugural initiatives, we invite those who believe in artistic excellence to stand with us from the beginning.

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