Community Calendar

Be swept into an unforgettable evening of passion, brilliance, and virtuosity. The program opens with the lively Mazurka from Halka by Stanisław Moniuszko, before showcasing the grandeur of Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by rising star Hyunjin Roy, winner of the 2025 Paderewski International Piano Competition. In partnership with the Paderewski Festival, this concert promises a powerful journey through some of classical music’s most moving and majestic masterpieces.

Cellist, filmmaker, and Music Academy alum Nicholas Canellakis (’01) joins pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown for an unforgettable evening that seamlessly blends chamber music, comedy, and film, including Canellakis’ short film My New Cello.

Expect moments of genuine laughter as best friends Nicholas and Michael captivate audiences with their signature comedic timing and wit. Their massively popular short films, along with their onstage rapport, are seamlessly woven into a thrilling program that includes Chopin, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Gershwin, and their own original compositions and folk arrangements — all with the quick wit and creative spark that have made their comedy films an online sensation.

Cal Poly’s Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will start the program with Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” from “The Planets,” Andrew Boysen’s Symphony No. 4 and E.E.  Bagley’s “National Emblem March.” Guest saxophonist Nick May will be featured with each of the groups, on works by Warren Benson and Tyler Harrison. The Mustang Band will close the concert with arrangements of popular music from this season’s field shows, with music of Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Chicago, the Scorpions, Shakira, and more.  

Pusmo Partita is a trio of Central Coast Musicians, Susan Davies on piano, Jessica Hoffman on oboe and Grace Seng on violin. They perform trio sonatas, light classics and a few holiday favorites. They perform frequently with SLO Symphony and SLO Master Chorale and are active in local music education.

Ring in the New Year with a dazzling celebration of music made famous on the big screen in Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. Experience the magic of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas, the thrilling drama of Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky, and the timeless elegance of Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky. With beloved classics and cinematic favorites brought to life on stage, this festive concert is the perfect way to welcome the year with wonder, nostalgia, and exhilarating sound.

Immerse yourself Among the Pines, a breathtaking program inspired by the beauty and power of the natural world.

Nature comes alive with Chris & Dave Brubeck’s multimedia Ansel Adams: America, a tribute to the legendary photographer, blending music with iconic images of America’s landscapes. The journey continues with Respighi’s Pines of Rome, vividly portraying the city’s pine groves from sunlit gardens to ancient roads.