Bay Philharmonic

🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉

Father’s Day is right around the corner! Looking for the perfect gift for Dad? Start the day with a delicious breakfast, then treat him to an unforgettable afternoon of music with the Bay Philharmonic!

🇺🇸 America in Rhythm & Rhapsody 🇺🇸

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
📍 Chabot College Performing Arts Center – Hayward

Celebrate Father’s Day and the American spirit through music with Bay Phil’s powerful classical program — a vibrant fusion of tradition, rhythm, and innovation.

✨ Featuring:
🎼 Debut performance of Guest Conductor Dr. Jane Brown with the Bay Philharmonic
🎹 Pianist Allegra Chapman brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to life
🎻 Dvořák’s New World Symphony soars as a timeless anthem to America’s roots
🇺🇸 Aaron Copland’s Hoe Down, Saturday Night Waltz, and Fanfare for the Common Man capture the bold, hopeful spirit of America
🇲🇽 José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango bursts with vibrant rhythms and festive energy

This extraordinary concert blends beloved classics, blues, and American heritage in honor of our sesquicentennial year.

❤️ It’s the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day — with fathers, family, friends, and unforgettable music.

🚗 FREE Parking

🎟️ Secure your seats today — best prices available now!

Get your tickets at bayphil.org

🎶 Meet One of the Leaders of Our Strings Section 🎶

Bay Philharmonic is proud to spotlight Wendy Tamis, our Principal Harpist!

The harp is one of the world’s oldest instruments, with a history dating back thousands of years. Known for its beautiful, shimmering sound, the harp can create everything from gentle melodies to dramatic orchestral effects, adding a unique color to the orchestra.

✨ Fun Fact: The modern concert harp has 47 strings and 7 pedals, allowing harpists to instantly change notes and keys while they play!

Another fun fact? The harp is sometimes considered both a string instrument and a percussion instrument. While it officially belongs to the string family because sound is produced by vibrating strings, the strings are plucked by the musician’s fingers, giving it qualities that some compare to percussion instruments.

As Principal Harpist, Wendy leads the harp section and brings elegance, color, and artistry to the Bay Philharmonic’s sound.

Want to hear Wendy perform live?

🇺🇸 America in Rhythm & Rhapsody 🇺🇸

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 @ 3 PM
📍 Chabot College Performing Arts Center – Hayward

Featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Dvořák’s New World Symphony, Copland favorites, Moncayo’s Huapango, and more!

🚗 FREE Parking
🎟️ Tickets at BayPhil.org

🎶 Orchestra Trivia! 🎶

How well do you know the music on our upcoming program?

José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango is one of Mexico’s most beloved orchestral works, filled with energy, colorful rhythms, and the spirit of traditional folk music.

Question: Which country’s folk traditions inspired the music heard in Huapango?

A. Spain
B. Argentina
C. Mexico
D. Brazil

💬 Comment your best guess below before looking at the answer!

Join us for America in Rhythm & Rhapsody and experience this exciting work live alongside music by Gershwin, Dvořák, and Copland.

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
📍 Chabot College Performing Arts Center – Hayward
🎟️ Tickets available at bayphil.org

✅ Correct Answer: C. Mexico