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Santa Clarita Today
By the People, for the People
Santa Clarita Symphony to Perform 'Dreams & Destinies' Concert
Program to feature iconic 'E.T.' film score and young soloists
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra is set to present 'Dreams & Destinies,' a concert on March 8 featuring the beloved 'Adventures on Earth' score from the film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' composed by John Williams. The performance will also showcase three winners of the symphony's Young Soloist Competition.
Why it matters
The concert continues the symphony's tradition of blending classical masterworks with iconic contemporary film scores, appealing to a wide range of music lovers in the Santa Clarita community. Highlighting young local talent also helps foster the next generation of musicians.
The details
Under the baton of Music Conductor Alex Arellano, the symphony will perform the sweeping, triumphant 'Adventures on Earth' finale from 'E.T.,' capturing the wonder and emotion of the film's famous flying bicycle scene. The program will also feature performances by three winners of the symphony's Young Soloist Competition: Addilyn Found (oboe), Liam Chao (violin), and Hiroshi Corro (piano).
- The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- The Young Soloist Competition winners will be featured during the March 8 performance.
The players
Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra
A local symphony orchestra that presents both classical and contemporary music programs for the Santa Clarita community.
Alex Arellano
The music conductor for the Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra.
Addilyn Found
A high school student from Santiago High School who won the symphony's Young Soloist Competition on oboe.
Liam Chao
A high school student from Calabasas High School who won the symphony's Young Soloist Competition on violin.
Hiroshi Corro
A high school student from Irvine who won the symphony's Young Soloist Competition on piano.
The takeaway
The Santa Clarita Symphony's 'Dreams & Destinies' concert showcases the orchestra's ability to blend classical and contemporary music, while also highlighting the talent of young local musicians. This event provides an opportunity for the community to experience the power of live orchestral performance and support the next generation of artists.
