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The Los Angeles Contemporary Orchestra is a volunteer-driven, community-based ensemble dedicated to bringing film, television, video game, and modern orchestral music to life. Founded with the mission to make orchestral music more accessible to the general public, we showcase the incredible talent of local musicians while celebrating the music that shapes our cultural imagination.
As a volunteer-run organization, we rely entirely on the generosity of supporters like you. Your donation helps us cover essential costs such as rehearsal space, sheet music, equipment, and concert venues, allowing us to offer free and low-cost concerts for our community.
Please help us keep the music alive in Los Angeles. Every contribution directly supports local musicians and the future of community-driven orchestral music.
FAQs
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Your support helps us cover:
Rehearsal and performance space rentals
Sheet music licensing and orchestral scores
Equipment
Insurance and administrative costs
Promotional materials to grow our audience
Opportunities for educational outreach and collaboration
Because we’re a volunteer-run, non-profit community orchestra, none of our musicians or staff are paid—your contributions go entirely toward the essentials that allow us to continue sharing high-quality, inspiring performances with the public.
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That’s a great question. While we admire the work of professional orchestras, our mission is different. We exist to provide a platform for local musicians—from teachers and students to working composers and performers—who volunteer their time and talent to keep orchestral music thriving in their own neighborhoods. We focus on making this music accessible, relatable, and relevant—performing scores from film, TV, games, and contemporary composers. Supporting us means investing directly in the cultural fabric of your local community. This is also why every show has a limited number of free tickets to make it as accessible as possible.
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Absolutely. Recurring donations are incredibly helpful because they allow us to plan ahead with confidence. Even a small monthly gift adds up and helps sustain our work long-term. If you'd prefer to support us in other ways, we’re always looking for volunteers to help with events, fundraising, promotion, and logistics. In-kind donations—like printing, space, or equipment—are also deeply appreciated. Just reach out and we’ll find the best way to get you involved!
“There’s nothing like seeing the reaction of someone who attends their first orchestra concert. It’s a magical experience. The goal of our group is to make that experience available to all.”
Josh Andres, Director
"LA Contemporary Orchestra is a place where community members and music professionals intersect to create a space where we enrich everyone's lives through music and provide opportunities to students and professionals to showcase their abilities. It's an important community space where we help each other grow."
Ziad Asadi, Assistant Director
