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Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Schedules Spring 2026 Auditions for Young Musicians. The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will host auditions for its spring 2026 season on January 3 and 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Encino. Students between ages 8 and 18 with at least two years of private instruction are eligible to apply. The upcoming season, beginning January 11, will highlight music commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring works by American composers and a premiere piece by Russell Steinberg. Over 100 students from more than 50 Los Angeles area schools participate in the ensemble. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Dec 30) Westside Beaches Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Youth Orchestra to Hold Spring 2026 Auditions in Encino. The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will conduct auditions for its spring 2026 season on January 3 and 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Encino. Student musicians ages 8 to 18 with at least two years of private instruction are eligible to participate. The season, beginning January 11, features a repertoire focused on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and includes works by prominent American composers. Over 100 students from more than 50 local schools are expected to join. (Source: Yo! Venice! on Dec 30) Westside Beaches Pasadena, CA
New West Symphony Announces 2026 Season Honoring U.S. Semiquincentennial. The New West Symphony has revealed its 2026 season, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program features classical pieces by American and European composers, including Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Bernstein, and others. Highlights include a June concert at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, supported by a National Endowment for the Arts grant, with a new work combining Reagan’s speeches and music from his films. Additional concerts are planned in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. (Source: Yo! Venice! on Dec 27) Westside Beaches Camarillo, CA
New West Symphony Announces 2026 Concert Season Celebrating U.S. Semiquincentennial. The New West Symphony has revealed its 2026 season, designed to honor the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with performances of works by both American and European composers such as Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Beethoven, and more. The season will incorporate a variety of musical styles, including jazz, blues, and gospel, and will feature a special gospel reinterpretation of Handel’s Messiah. Notably, a June 27 concert at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will debut a new composition setting Reagan’s speeches to music. The program is aided by a National Endowment for the Arts grant. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Dec 27) Westside Beaches Camarillo, CA
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Pistons Defeat Lakers 128-106 at crypto.com Arena. Detroit secured a commanding 128-106 win over the Lakers at crypto.com Arena. The Pistons controlled the pace throughout, building a sizable lead and holding off the home team. Attendance was announced at 18,997. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 30) Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Lakers
Lightning Edge Ducks 4-3 at Honda Center. Tampa Bay secured a close 4-3 victory over Anaheim at the Honda Center. The Ducks kept the game competitive, but fell just short in front of 16,214 fans. The Lightning held on to win by a single goal. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 30) Anaheim Ducks Tampa Bay Lightning
Kings Defeat Ducks 6-1 at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Kings controlled the game from start to finish in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at crypto.com Arena. The Kings built a commanding lead early and never looked back. The matchup drew 18,145 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) Anaheim Ducks Los Angeles Kings
Texans Defeat Chargers 20-16 at SoFi Stadium. Houston topped Los Angeles 20-16 behind C.J. Stroud's 244 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Woody Marks paced the ground game with 71 rushing yards, while Quentin Johnston led all receivers with 98 yards. The game was played before 73,066 fans at SoFi Stadium. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 26) Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers
Falcons Edge Rams 27-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Bijan Robinson powered the Atlanta Falcons with 195 rushing yards and one touchdown to lead a close victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted three times. The game drew 69,313 fans to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 29) Atlanta Falcons Los Angeles Rams