Spring for the Symphony

A California Symphony Alliance luncheon fundraiser

What’s Interesting About This Event

Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please call (925)280-2490 for assistance.

  • The members of California Symphony Alliance invite long-time and new friends alike to this always popular annual luncheon fundraiser for music education.
  • Master of Ceremonies and California Symphony supporter Cindy Silva (Walnut Creek Councilmember) leads the celebration, which includes a gourmet three-course meal, silent auction, and live auction.
  • All proceeds directly support the California Symphony’s music education programs, including the nationally recognized El Sistema-inspired Sound Minds program, annual adult education course Fresh Look – The Symphony Exposed, and Composer-in-Residence Program supporting early-career composers.

Fun Afternoon

  • Welcome glass of bubbly upon arrival
  • Three course meal with hosted wine
  • Silent auction
  • Fund-a-Need

The Program

11:00 am — Registration | Silent Auction | Raffle | Social Hour

12:00 pm — Welcome Remarks | Luncheon

1:00 pm — Presentation by Sound Minds music education program students | Performance by California Symphony string quartet

2:00 pm — Thank you for Coming | See You Again Soon!

Tickets On Sale January 5, 2026

  • Individual Ticket, $100
  • Patron Ticket, $150
    • Tax Deductible Portion: $50
  • Patron Table for Eight, $1000
    • Tax Deductible Portion: $200