Community Calendar

Music Department faculty members will be featured in a showcase recital as part of Cal Poly’s Mustang Family Weekend. It will include instrumental applied faculty who are recognized across the region for their expertise in solo and chamber ensemble performance.

—New faculty member and Los Angeles-based flutist Jennifer Jo will make her Cal Poly debut with pianist Idona Cabrinha in a performance Astor Piazzolla’s “Night Club 1960” from “Histoire du Tango.”
—Violinists Emily Lanzone and Grace Seng will play a movement from Sergey Prokofiev’s “Sonata for Two Violins,” Op. 56
—Pianist Janet Joichi will perform two movements from Frédéric Chopin’s “Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor,” Op. 35
—Christopher J. Woodruff, trumpet, and Stephen Nutt, tuba, will play a movement from Eugene Anderson’s “Baroque 'N Brass.”

This highly-anticipated event will showcase seven regional high school marching bands performing their competition field shows in front of a panel of judges. An award ceremony will follow the performances. Residents of all communities are invited to attend this family-friendly event.

Competing this year will be the Righetti Warrior Band, Arroyo Grande High School Band and Color Guard, Paso Robles High School Band and Color Guard, Orcutt Academy Marching Band, and the Templeton Talon Marching Band. The San Luis Obispo High School Tiger Band will perform an exhibition show.

The ROAR is presented by the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Boosters Association, and all proceeds will go toward supporting the San Luis Obispo High School bands.

Gates will open to spectators at 5:15 pm. Tickets are $10. $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free.

Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert North American tour, featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists, all celebrating the music and songs of this award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.

The Fall Jazz Concert will feature performances by Cal Poly’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble, University Jazz Band and four Jazz Combos.

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform “Look for the Silver Lining” by Jerome Kern, “Sugar” by Stanley Turrentine, and Kirby Shaw’s arrangement of Erroll Garner’s “Misty.”
The Jazz Combos will perform a mix of standards and original student arrangements, plus Latin works including Alberto Domínguez’ “Frenesí,” and an arrangement by Poncho Sanchez and Mongo Santamaría of Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man.”
The University Jazz Band will play Frank Foster’s “Shiny Stockings” — one of the iconic pieces from the Count Basie Orchestra’s body of works — plus selections by Rob McConnell, Melba Liston and Tom Kubis.

Jamaal Baptiste directs the big band and vocal ensemble, and Dylan Johnson directs the combos.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of one of the world’s most revered vocal ensembles. The Vienna Boys Choir returns to the Clark Center with an evening of pure choral excellence, combining centuries of tradition with youthful energy, elegance, and unmatched vocal precision.

More than a concert, this is a cultural experience rooted in harmony, heritage, and hope. Whether you are a devoted fan of choral music or witnessing them for the first time, the Vienna Boys Choir offers a transcendent night of artistry that lifts the spirit and stirs the soul.

From the first note, this Chicago-born soul singer pulls you in with a voice that is powerful, textured, and undeniably real. She first caught the nation’s eye on Season 17 of The Voice, where her stunning performances earned standing ovations and high praise from the judges.

Blending gospel, blues, and soul into every song, she brings a classic spirit to the stage with a style all her own. Her original music brims with heart and fire, full of stories that resonate long after the last chord fades. Known for her larger-than-life presence and fearless authenticity, she sings with a conviction that makes you feel every lyric deep down.

Cuesta Concord Chorus and Orchestra, founded and directed by Cassandra Tarantino and accompanied by Ryan Hartzell, present: A Very Mary Christmas.
The CPAC Box Office opens one hour prior to showtime. In-person assistance and tickets will be available for purchase.

Join us for a festive evening of cheer & merriment at the Cuesta Holiday Extravaganza! For the first time ever, this special concert features three Cuesta Music programs, presented by: John Knutson, Jennifer Martin, and Ron McCarley.

Enjoy pieces performed by the longstanding and revered Cuesta Wind Ensemble, internationally recognized Cuesta College Chamber Singers, Cuesta Jazz Bands, and combos from the recent national award winning Cuesta Combo program. Throughout the stunning CPAC Mainstage theater, we’ll be presenting a mix of brand-new holiday songs, timeless classics, and innovative arrangements of your favorite carols.

Cuesta Concord Chorus and Orchestra, founded and directed by Cassandra Tarantino and accompanied by Ryan Hartzell, present: A Very Mary Christmas.

Box office assistance may not be available in-person; please be sure to purchase your tickets in advance.

Get ready for a boot-stomping, heartstring-tugging night of pure country gold. The Hit Men of Country brings together five of Nashville’s finest musicians. These seasoned pros have toured, recorded, and performed with legends like Wynonna, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean, and Lee Greenwood.

This high-octane concert delivers hit after hit, featuring fan favorites like “Big Green Tractor,” “Somebody Like You,” “I Swear,” “No One Else,” and “God Bless the USA.” With outstanding vocals, authentic musicianship, and top-shelf showmanship, The Hit Men of Country take you straight to the heart of Nashville, one unforgettable song at a time.