Oakland Civic Orchestra Presents: A Spring Mix, Tradition & Innovation

Overview

The Oakland Civic Orchestra for presents: A Spring Mix: Tradition & Innovation, the grand finale of our 34th season:

June 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

Valley Center for Performing Arts, 3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619

Please join us for a colorful and engaging array of orchestral music featuring works by three generations of composers from the Anglo-Celtic Isles:

Gerald Finzi: The Fall of the Leaf, op.20
Charles Villiers Stanford: Irish Rhapsody No.1, op. 78
Samuel Coleridge Taylor: Symphony in A Minor, op. 8

Tickets

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Early Bird tickets are on sale for $15 through May 15 only.

General Admission tickets are $25 and are available online and at the door pending availability. Patrons may join the waitlist for tickets on Eventbrite or at the door.

Concert Programs

To learn more about the interconnectedness of three remarkable composers and read about our orchestra, we encourage you to explore our digital program booklet, which is provided to ticket holders via online link and/or QR code.

The Oakland Civic Orchestra is committed to environmental sustainability and therefore does not publish full printed programs. Instead, patrons are encouraged to preview our content-rich programs online prior to the concert. A limited number of single-sheet programs will be available at the ticket table.

Support Oakland Civic Orchestra

Your financial support has a huge impact on our programming, as ticket sales alone do not cover our operating expenses. If you would like to support the orchestra, please use this link to make a tax deductible contribution to the Oakland Civic Orchestra Association. Your generosity enables us to bring exciting, accessible and affordable orchestral music to the larger community, with concerts in the beautiful Valley Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit our website at: www.oaklandcivicorchestra.com

Parking

Valley Center for Performing Arts

The Valley Center for the Performing Arts has 540 parking places across the campus. There are no reserved parking spaces; it is first come, first served. Some spaces require walking up or down hill, so arrive early for the best space selection. Handicapped parking is available on the upper level of the theater building, with a ramp and elevator access to the main entrance.

Please refer to the link for more information

Campus Security

Play it safe! Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle! While the campus is gated and patrolled, it is still vulnerable to theft, and the event hosts and venue are not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.

Accessibility

Handicapped parking is available and designated seating areas are provided in the theater. Please contact ushers for assistance with seating.

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