Register for Filipino American Symphony Junior Orchestra

Fall 2025

Register for the Filipino American Symphony Junior Orchestra (FASJO) — Fall 2025

We’re excited to welcome new and returning students to the Filipino American Symphony Junior Orchestra (FASJO) for our Fall 2025 session. Now entering its sixth year, FASJO offers young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills through ensemble training, exciting performances, and cultural enrichment.

Why Join FASJO?

  1. Perform at iconic venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

  2. Experience high-quality orchestral instruction in a supportive and creative environment

  3. Be part of a community that values culture, discipline, and musical excellence

  4. Make lasting friendships while growing musically and personally

FASJO is a proud initiative of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Southern California’s diverse communities for 18 years.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Unless otherwise specified, the rehearsal days, times and location are as follows:

Rehearsals: Sundays, 2:00–4:00 PM (Call time: 1:45 PM)
Location: St Lorenzo Ruiz, Vellucci Hall
Address: 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut

Rehearsal Dates:

  • September 7, 14

    (Rehearsal on Oct 19 and 26 at the St Lorenzo Ruiz Vellucci Hall at 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut)

  • September 21, 28

    (Rehearsal on Sep 21 and 28 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 441 S Fairmont in Anaheim)

  • October 5, 12, 19, 26

    (Rehearsal on Oct 5 and 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 441 S Fairmont in Anaheim)

  • October 19, 26

    (Rehearsal on Oct 19 and 26 at the St Lorenzo Ruiz Vellucci Hall at 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut)

  • November 1, 8

    (Rehearsal on Nov 1 and 8 at 9:30am to 12pm at Lakewood High School at 4400 Briercrest Ave, Lakewood [exact building to follow])

  • November 16, 23 (performance)

    (Combined rehearsal with Santiago Strings on Nov 26 at 4pm to 7pm at University of California, Irvine [exact building to follow]).

    (No class on Nov 30 — Thanksgiving Day Weekend)

  • December 7, 14 (performance), 21 (performance)

    (Rehearsal on Dec 7 at the St Lorenzo Ruiz Vellucci Hall at 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut)

Performances

  • October 26, 2025 (Call Time 1:30pm, Regular Rehearsal from 2pm to 3pm, Open House from 3pm to 4pm): Open House at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Church at 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut

  • November 23, 2025 (Call Time 5pm, Concert starts at 7pm): Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings Season Concert at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa

  • December 14, 2025 (Call Time 1pm, Concert starts at 2pm): Winter Concert, venue TBA

  • December 21, 2025 (Call Time 5:30pm, Performance starts at 7pm): Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center at 10631 Vinedale St, Sun Valley

Repertoire Highlights

  • Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 68 by Bartók

  • Handog (Offering) by Florante, Arranged by AJ Consolacion II, Transcribed for String Orchestra by Jeffrey Solares

  • Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein (Indian Lullaby) by Ilaiyaraaja and Gulzar

Tuition

$300 for the Fall semester

Due by the first rehearsal (September 7, 2025). Tuition is non-refundable.

Questions? Contact FASO’s Education Director, Louie Ramos, at luisramos91201@gmail.com.

After clicking the Submit button, you will see a payment page. Please click the Pay Now button to complete the registration and pay the $200 tuition for the Spring 2025 Semester.