GLOBAL PHILHARMONIC
Global Phil Music Festival
2025 Southern California Music Tour
Festival Teaching Artists
Henry Gronnier - Chair of String Department, The Colburn School
Vardan Gasparyan - Cello Faculty, The Colburn School
Rebecca Reale - First Violin, LA Phil
Cory Smythe - Grammy Awards Winner / Piano Faculty at University of California San Diego
Benjamin Ullery - Viola Faculty, The Colburn School / Associate Principal, LA Phil
(More faculty members to be announced for private lessons)
August 12-18 Daily Schedule (Hotels and dinners included. Activities subject to change based on availability and circumstances)
August 12th (Day 1): Arrival in San Diego, Welcome Dinner & Music Conference
- Morning: Arrive in San Diego, transfer to hotel for check-in.
- Afternoon: Free time for rest and adjustment.
- Evening: Welcome Dinner & Music Conference: A music scholar or pianist will give a lecture on the development of classical music in West Coast of America.
August 13th (Day 2): China-U.S. Piano Exchange Workshop & La Jolla Concert Experience
- Morning: Participate in the U.S. Young Pianist Exchange Workshop, performing alongside young local musicians and sharing learning experiences.
- Afternoon: Explore the historic Old Town San Diego.
- Evening: Included Dinner at Phil’s BBQ* (famous San Diego barbecue) & Attend a concert at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (based on availability)
August 14th (Day 3): Disneyland or SeaWorld San Diego Full-Day Excursion
- All Day: Choose between Disneyland or SeaWorld San Diego for a day of entertainment, performances, and interactive experiences.
- Evening: Included dinner at a specialty restaurant in Anaheim or San Diego.
August 15th (Day 4): Los Angeles Music Exploration & GRAMMY Museum
- Morning: Travel to Los Angeles
- Afternoon: Explore the GRAMMY Museum to discover the history of music recording, genre evolution, and legendary artists. (add-on optional: masterclass and/or private lesson at The Colburn School. Additional fees required)
- Evening: Included dinner at an American style restaurant & Attend a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall or Hollywood Bowl (subject to availability).
August 16th (Day 5): Masterclasses at The Colburn School
- Morning: Visit The Broad Museum (add-on optional: masterclass at The Colburn School. Additional fees required)
- Afternoon: Colburn School Masterclass -- attend two masterclasses featuring Colburn faculty, and member of LA Phil.
- Evening: Included dinner in LA.
August 17th (Day 6): Stage Performance & Ceremony
- Morning: Ceremony-- students will present their learning achievements, receive certificates, and take group photos.
- Afternoon & Evening (This is an optional events. Extra fees and reservation required in advance):
- Stage Performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Included dinner in LA
August 18th (Day 7): Departure
- Morning: Music Reflection & Sharing Session-- Participants discuss their learning experiences.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for departure.
Besides the above tour schedule, one can choose to participate in the masterclass, lesson, and performance only.
Below is the schedule for all the classes at The Colburn School on August 15th and 16th.
August 15
Henry Gronnier Masterclass (10am-12pm)
Benjamin Ullery Masterclass (1pm-3pm)
Lessons by Vardan Gasparyan and Rebecca Reale (3pm-6pm)
August 16th
Cory Smythe Masterclass (10am-12pm)
Vardan Gasparyan Masterclass (12:30pm-1:30pm)
Rebecca Reale Masterclass (2pm-3pm)
Lessons by Henry Gronnier, Benjamin Ullery, and Cory Smythe (3pm-6pm)
* Regarding all the fees, please refer to the "2025 Music Festival Application" page.