Opening the Concert Hall to Underserved Children is a cornerstone of COPW's mission.

It’s not about the orchestra. It’s not about the hall. It’s not about the games and activities. It’s about the kids, showing youngsters who are among the most vulnerable in our community that beauty still exists and the mystery of classical music is not so mysterious after all.

For more than fifteen years, the Committee of Professional Women (COPW), an Affiliate of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has donated tickets to youngsters residing in group homes to attend a performance of the LA Phil. These half-day events are presented six times a year at Walt Disney Concert Hall and are a part of the LA Phil’s Symphonies for Youth concerts. The concerts are dedicated to and designed for youngsters ages five to eleven.

COPW received a Gold Book Award from the League of American Orchestras for this program in 2008. Since that time, the number of tickets donated has increased 50 percent and in 2013 the program was expanded to include residents of domestic violence shelters. Mothers and their children are now able to attend a concert together—

many for the very first time—to experience beautiful music in a safe and welcoming environment.

               PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to COPW! We are a vibrant and welcoming Affiliate Committee, drawing members from across the greater Los Angeles area. While we began as a group of working women—meeting outside of traditional weekday lunchtimes—our membership now includes several active men as well.

A key focus of our efforts has been supporting children in group homes by providing them with tickets to the Symphonies for Youth concerts. In past years, we’ve proudly donated as many as 180 tickets annually.

Our program year includes four special events, each typically featuring live music and held in a variety of settings—member homes, churches, or other local venues. We also often organize a summer trip to a music festival, such as the San Luis Obispo Mozaic, where members enjoy concerts, hotel stays, and shared dinners at local restaurants. These events and trips are priced separately from membership, so members can participate as their schedules and interests allow.

We warmly welcome new members at any time. If you have a love of music and community, we’d love to have you join us.

With appreciation, Ratna Jones

Ratna Jones, President, COPW 2025-26

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Committee of Professional Women is to encourage women and men in business and the professions to support the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. By attending concerts and exploring cultural and educational events sponsored by the committee, we seek to further our appreciation and understanding of symphonic music and the arts in the greater Los Angeles area. Learn more about us . .

OUR EVENTS

COPW hosts four events each year, held at private homes and venues throughout the Los Angeles area. Cost for attending these musical and cultural events is kept at a reasonable price and include a meal or tea, as well as live performances and lectures. In addition, COPW arranges a long summer weekend of music for members and their friends at various music festivals in Southern California. View our events . . .

For more information about COPW, please contact us.

President: Ratna Jones

Vice-president: Mary Helen Evan

Secretary: Taffia Kennedy

Treasurer: Inez Lopez

Activities Chair: Rea Crane  

Membership Chair: Maria Moore

Friends of the Philharmonic:

NewsNotes Editor: Daphne Moote

Parliamentarian/Past President: Bee Campbell

Volunteer Chair: Mary Helen Ewan