The SGV Symphony invites composers worldwide to submit original 3–7 minute orchestral works for our inaugural Call for Scores, with selected pieces featured in a summer 2026 concert. Entry donations support Arts Bridging The Gap’s youth arts programs, with anonymous review and flexible instrumentation welcomed.
APPLY NOWYou may submit any orchestral instrumentation.
If selected, the composer may be asked to adapt or re-orchestrate the work to fit SGV Symphony’s performing forces. No parts or revisions are required unless your piece is selected.
To support ABG’s youth programs, each entry corresponds to a donation.
Selected composer(s) will receive:
Composers retain all rights to their work.
SGV Symphony requests only the non-exclusive right to perform the selected piece in the summer 2026 program. No exclusivity is required.
Located just minutes from City Hall in Monterey Park, Barnes Park Amphitheatre sits along S. Ramona Avenue and serves as a central hub for community arts and cultural events.
Get directions: S Ramona Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Parking is free at the nearby lot at Barnes Park. Free street parking is also available along surrounding streets.
We recommend arriving 60 minutes before the concert to allow time for parking, finding your seat, and enjoying the atmosphere. Occasionally, we host pre-concert events—check the concert page for details. Late seating will take place during a suitable break in the performance at the discretion of the house staff.
Arts Bridging The Gap's San Gabriel Valley Symphony is a professional orchestra created by working musicians and local leaders to reflect and serve the San Gabriel Valley—focusing on community engagement and social impact. Our mission is to show the next generation in the SGV that a career in the arts is not only possible, but capable of creating real change in their communities and beyond.
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