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NEW Executive Director!
Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs
What excites you most about the philharmonic’s future?
“I plan to lead our Philharmonic boldly into the future while honoring its incredible legacy.…”
2nd Annual Scholars & Masters
May 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
Riverside Philharmonic
Jurupa Valley, CA — Elliott Duchon Concert Hall
The Riverside Philharmonic proudly presents the 2nd Annual Scholars & Masters. an inspiring evening that brings together professional musicians and the next generation of talented artists. This special concert features musicians of the Riverside Philharmonic and our Maestro, Tomasz Golka performing alongside instrumentalists and choir members from Rubidoux High School, offering students the rare opportunity to rehearse and perform with professional orchestra musicians!
The program highlights masterworks by Franz Schubert, Antonín Dvořák, and Elmer Bernstein, celebrating both the enduring legacy of classical music and the promise of emerging young performers.
Hosted at the beautiful Elliott Duchon Concert Hall in Jurupa Valley, the concert reflects the Philharmonic’s continued commitment to music education, mentorship, and community collaboration.
Sponsored by: Elliott Duchon
REPERTOIRE
Hear from Maestro Golka
Gain access to rarely shared insight into the Philharmonic’s next chapter.
Hear from Executive Director
Join us for the conversation—quietly shaping what comes next
And of course…LIVE MUSIC!
Conductor and Maestro: Tomasz Golka
Special thank you to Elliott Duchon for making this event possible.
Learn about the Viola
Read the interview with our Violist Aaron Oltman
Featured
Adventures in Music Program
Meet London. She's 8 years old. Joseph Haydn is one of her new favorite composers, thanks to her attendance at the concert “Music for the People”, where Maestro Tomasz Golka and the orchestra shared his favorite composer. Tickets to a classical music concert can make a BIG impression.
We love having young people in the audience. Thank you to season ticket holder Sue Sikkink for providing tickets to this young girl and her mom.
Won't you help today to provide tickets for many more students? Every dollar supports our Adventures in Music program. Please give today!
What is Adventures in Music?
In this program the Riverside Philharmonic shares the beauty of classical music with Riverside County K-12 students through access concert tickets, masterclasses and workshops. Our professional musicians perform at school assemblies to bring the experience of live classical performances directly into the classroom.
Your concert experience
Each concert is a unique experience for both our audiences and musicians. Our Maestro Tomasz Golka guides us before each piece with captivating stories and humor through the rich history of music. You will learn about the composers, life of a musician, musical expression and much more. And of course, - you can sit back and immerse yourself in the rich tones of the orchestra instruments.
Listen to what our audiences say:
How we contribute to the Riverside community
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Through our Adventures in Music (AIM) program, the Riverside Philharmonic shares the beauty of classical music with Riverside County K-12 students.
AIM provides masterclasses and workshops for music students. Trios performs at school assemblies to bring the experience of live classical performances directly to students. The orchestra offers invitations to rehearsals as school field trips. This personal exposure to the arts gives the students a chance to watch the orchestra perform up close and ask questions during the breaks.
Sponsored tickets complete the experience with students attending full length concerts, often for the first time.
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Our community outreach program, Heartstrings provides hundreds of tickets to military families, low income residents, and disadvantaged senior and disabled persons who lack the resources, financial or otherwise, to experience the beauty of classical music presented live.
The Philharmonic works with nonprofit organizations that serve people who can benefit from the Heartstrings program.
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Our season programming takes inspiration from our community, our country and the times we find ourselves in. Music shows us that we have more in common than we can imagine; it brings us together, it lifts us up, it gives our feelings an outlet by expression.
Revenue from tickets sales are a small percentage of the overall budget to produce quality classical music concerts. Concert sponsors, grants from public and private organizations, and contributions from donors all support the orchestra and make each season of live music concerts possible.
Visit our SUPPORT page to find out how you can contribute.
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