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The Beach Cities Symphony is a community orchestra that hires ringers as needed for four annual free concerts.
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Based in Palos Verdes, the Peninsula Symphony gives 5 free concerts per year. They hire ringers as needed.
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The Golden State Pops Orchestra specializes in film music. They will perform 4 concerts this season. Union pay scale.
The Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra is a semi-professional group, offering free concerts 4-5 times per year. Players report pay of $50 per service.
The Rio Hondo Symphony plays four concerts per year in Whittier. Players report pay of $50 per service.
A community orchestra with a large outreach program, Orchestra Santa Monica occasionally hires ringers. They also provide chamber ensembles for private events. Tickets range from $10- $30.
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A community orchestra which occasionally hires ringers, the Topanga Symphony plays three concerts per year. Tickets are free.
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The Culver City Symphony is based in west Los Angeles and operates under the umbrella of the SoCal Symphony Society. The orchestra is flexible in size, and will give 3 concerts this season. Union pay scale.
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