Proudly announcing our 2025-2026 Season
Sea Coast Symphony
Uniting audiences of all ages throughout South Orange County
Proudly announcing our 2025-2026 Season
Sea Coast Symphony
Uniting audiences of all ages throughout South Orange County
Proudly announcing our 2025-2026 Season
Sea Coast Symphony
Uniting audiences of all ages throughout South Orange County
About
Our Mission: Bringing the Transformative Power of Orchestral Music to Our Community
The Sea Coast Symphony embodies the transformative power of orchestral music. It connects audiences of all ages through artistic excellence and community engagement, providing access to exceptional performing arts throughout South Orange County.
About
Our Mission: Bringing the Transformative Power of Orchestral Music to Our Community
The Sea Coast Symphony embodies the transformative power of orchestral music. It connects audiences of all ages through artistic excellence and community engagement, providing access to exceptional performing arts throughout South Orange County.
About
Our Mission: Bringing the Transformative Power of Orchestral Music to Our Community
The Sea Coast Symphony embodies the transformative power of orchestral music. It connects audiences of all ages through artistic excellence and community engagement, providing access to exceptional performing arts throughout South Orange County.
Coming next
Our 2025-2026 Season
Experience a year of extraordinary performances, from festive celebrations to moving symphonic masterworks — each concert crafted to inspire and uplift.
Coming next
Our 2025-2026 Season
Experience a year of extraordinary performances, from festive celebrations to moving symphonic masterworks — each concert crafted to inspire and uplift.
Coming next
Our 2025-2026 Season
Experience a year of extraordinary performances, from festive celebrations to moving symphonic masterworks — each concert crafted to inspire and uplift.
Meet our team
Leadership
The Sea Coast Symphony thrives under the guidance of dedicated leaders, board members, and artists who share a passion for bringing exceptional music to our community.
Scott Schoeffel
President & CEO & Board Member
Nancy Jenkins
Board Member
Julie Simer
Secretary
Dean Anderson
Music & Artistic Director
Karin Schnell
Board Member
Nikki Cutrell
Chief Development Officer
Gail Roberts
Executive Director, CFO & Board Member
Barbara Bell
Board Member
Alyssa Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
Meet our team
Leadership
The Sea Coast Symphony thrives under the guidance of dedicated leaders, board members, and artists who share a passion for bringing exceptional music to our community.
Scott Schoeffel
President & CEO & Board Member
Nancy Jenkins
Board Member
Julie Simer
Secretary
Dean Anderson
Music & Artistic Director
Karin Schnell
Board Member
Nikki Cutrell
Chief Development Officer
Gail Roberts
Executive Director, CFO & Board Member
Barbara Bell
Board Member
Alyssa Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
Meet our team
Leadership
The Sea Coast Symphony thrives under the guidance of dedicated leaders, board members, and artists who share a passion for bringing exceptional music to our community.
Scott Schoeffel
President & CEO & Board Member
Dean Anderson
Music & Artistic Director
Gail Roberts
Executive Director, CFO & Board Member
Nancy Jenkins
Board Member
Karin Schnell
Board Member
Barbara Bell
Board Member
Julie Simer
Secretary
Nikki Cutrell
Chief Development Officer
Alyssa Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
sponsored by I’padrini di Antonello
2025 / 2026 Young Artist Music Scholarship
The Sea Coast Symphony, with the generous sponsorship of I’padrini di Antonello, is proud to support the next generation of young musicians through our annual scholarship competition. This program is designed to encourage and recognize outstanding high school seniors in Orange County who have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and achievement in musical performance. This merit-based award honors students who have made meaningful contributions to their school or community through music, reflecting the Symphony's commitment to fostering artistic excellence and celebrating the next generation of performers.
Awards
All award recipients will have the opportunity to perform with the Sea Coast Symphony at the All American Concert on June 26, 2026. Finalists may also be invited to perform at I’padrini di Antonello events, including their annual fundraising gala.
01
1st Place
$1,500 scholarship + potential featured solo opportunity during the 2026/2027 season
02
2nd Place
$1,000 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
01
Graduating high school senior
Be a graduating high school senior residing in Orange County, CA
02
Accredited college or university
Plan to attend an accredited college or university in Fall 2026
03
Orchestral instrument
Play an orchestral instrument (vocalists are not eligible)
04
Online form
Submit all required materials by the deadline via the online form
Competition Process
01
Video Submission
Introduce yourself by responding to 3 interview questions (max 10 minutes) Perform a piece of standard repertoire for your instrument (max 10 minutes).
02
Live audition (15 minutes)
10 semi finalists will be selected to perform two contrasting movements or excerpts for your instrument of choice from a list of provided composers
03
Final Awards
Final 3 winners will be awarded their scholarship prizes at the Sea Coast Symphony’s All American Concert
The competition unfolds in three rounds, providing applicants the opportunity to grow, perform, and connect with the Sea Coast Symphony community.
Timeline
01
November 1 - December 31, 2025
Application Window Open
02
February 1, 2026
Semifinalists Announced
03
TBD
In-Person Semifinal Auditions
04
April 15, 2026
Winners Announced
04
June 26, 2026
Awards Presented at All American Concert
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit all required materials by the end of the application window. All submissions, including video links and personal information, must be completed online.
sponsored by I’padrini di Antonello
2025 / 2026 Young Artist Music Scholarship
The Sea Coast Symphony, with the generous sponsorship of I’padrini di Antonello, is proud to support the next generation of young musicians through our annual scholarship competition. This program is designed to encourage and recognize outstanding high school seniors in Orange County who have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and achievement in musical performance. This merit-based award honors students who have made meaningful contributions to their school or community through music, reflecting the Symphony's commitment to fostering artistic excellence and celebrating the next generation of performers.
Awards
All award recipients will have the opportunity to perform with the Sea Coast Symphony at the All American Concert on June 26, 2026. Finalists may also be invited to perform at I’padrini di Antonello events, including their annual fundraising gala.
01
1st Place
$1,500 scholarship + potential featured solo opportunity during the 2026/2027 season
02
2nd Place
$1,000 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
01
Graduating high school senior
Be a graduating high school senior residing in Orange County, CA
02
Accredited college or university
Plan to attend an accredited college or university in Fall 2026
03
Orchestral instrument
Play an orchestral instrument (vocalists are not eligible)
04
Online form
Submit all required materials by the deadline via the online form
Competition Process
01
Video Submission
Introduce yourself by responding to 3 interview questions (max 10 minutes) Perform a piece of standard repertoire for your instrument (max 10 minutes).
02
Live audition (15 minutes)
10 semi finalists will be selected to perform two contrasting movements or excerpts for your instrument of choice from a list of provided composers
03
Final Awards
Final 3 winners will be awarded their scholarship prizes at the Sea Coast Symphony’s All American Concert
The competition unfolds in three rounds, providing applicants the opportunity to grow, perform, and connect with the Sea Coast Symphony community.
Timeline
01
November 1 - December 31, 2025
Application Window Open
02
February 1, 2026
Semifinalists Announced
03
TBD
In-Person Semifinal Auditions
04
April 15, 2026
Winners Announced
04
June 26, 2026
Awards Presented at All American Concert
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit all required materials by the end of the application window. All submissions, including video links and personal information, must be completed online.
sponsored by I’padrini di Antonello
2025 / 2026 Young Artist Music Scholarship
The Sea Coast Symphony, with the generous sponsorship of I’padrini di Antonello, is proud to support the next generation of young musicians through our annual scholarship competition. This program is designed to encourage and recognize outstanding high school seniors in Orange County who have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and achievement in musical performance. This merit-based award honors students who have made meaningful contributions to their school or community through music, reflecting the Symphony's commitment to fostering artistic excellence and celebrating the next generation of performers.
Awards
All award recipients will have the opportunity to perform with the Sea Coast Symphony at the All American Concert on June 26, 2026. Finalists may also be invited to perform at I’padrini di Antonello events, including their annual fundraising gala.
01
1st Place
$1,500 scholarship + potential featured solo opportunity during the 2026/2027 season
02
2nd Place
$1,000 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
03
3rd Place
$500 scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
01
Graduating high school senior
Be a graduating high school senior residing in Orange County, CA
02
Accredited college or university
Plan to attend an accredited college or university in Fall 2026
03
Orchestral instrument
Play an orchestral instrument (vocalists are not eligible)
04
Online form
Submit all required materials by the deadline via the online form
Competition Process
01
Video Submission
Introduce yourself by responding to 3 interview questions (max 10 minutes) Perform a piece of standard repertoire for your instrument (max 10 minutes).
02
Live audition (15 minutes)
10 semi finalists will be selected to perform two contrasting movements or excerpts for your instrument of choice from a list of provided composers
03
Final Awards
Final 3 winners will be awarded their scholarship prizes at the Sea Coast Symphony’s All American Concert
The competition unfolds in three rounds, providing applicants the opportunity to grow, perform, and connect with the Sea Coast Symphony community.
Timeline
01
November 1 - December 31, 2025
Application Window Open
02
February 1, 2026
Semifinalists Announced
03
TBD
In-Person Semifinal Auditions
04
April 15, 2026
Winners Announced
04
June 26, 2026
Awards Presented at All American Concert
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit all required materials by the end of the application window. All submissions, including video links and personal information, must be completed online.