Join the San Jose Metropolitan Band for our spring concert, Viva l’Italia! We will be presenting an exciting preview of the program that we will be performing during our June concert tour of Italy. Led by our director Ken Nakamoto, we will be featuring an eclectic program of concert band music from the early 1900s through today. We will feature the world premiere of The Power of Two, by local up-and-coming composer Vivian Le. In a nod to our host country, we will be playing The Pines of the Appian Way, from Ottorino Respighi’s tone poem Pines of Rome, and the Italian National Anthem. From this side of the Atlantic, we will feature the concert band classic Chester (William Schuman), West Highlands Sojourn (Robert Sheldon), Chasing Sunlight (Cait Nishimura), and the iconic The Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa). We will round out the program with other SJMB favorites.

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San Jose Metropolitan Band presents Viva L'Italia

Hammer Theatre Center

The Contra Costa Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Luis Zuñiga, presents Winterfest. This FREE holiday concert features a festive program blending traditional carols with contemporary arrangements. The concert offers a joyful start to the holiday season for the local community!

Winterfest 2025

Alhambra High School

Celebrate the season with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra at our sparkling holiday concert, “Sounds of the Season!” This festive program blends timeless classics, enchanting melodies and heartwarming favorites into one unforgettable evening. With sing-alongs, surprises, and holiday cheer for the whole family, this concert is the perfect way to share in the spirit of the season and make magical memories together.”

Sounds of the Season

First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls

The talented young musicians of Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band present their Season Finale under the direction of Music Director Angela Woo.

PSYCB: Of Valor & Honor

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A global celebration of music inspired by cities, countries, and cultures, featuring Holst's Japanese Suite.

Music from Around the World

Baldwin Wallace University

Join us for a unique musical event as the Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents its Side-by-Side concert on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind concert features talented student musicians from across the region performing alongside our seasoned Maryland Symphony Orchestra musicians. This concert features those high school students who were selected to participate in the Side-by-Side program and those students who are participating in the Maryland Symphony Youth Strings (MSYS) program.

MSO Side-by-Side Concert 2025

The Maryland Theatre

Come with us and celebrate the power of wind ensemble music while we combine efforts with California High School. Enjoy our MEGABand!

Southern Harmony: An American Portrait

Lesher Center for the Arts

The California Youth Symphony is thrilled to present our highly anticipated March Festival Concert series, featuring two exceptional performances on March 9th! Join us at 1:00 PM to experience the Intermezzi Strings, led by Maestra Kati Kyme, performing works by Bach and Haydn, and the and the Virtuosi Strings featuring works by Mendelssohn and Mozart.

String and Wind Ensembles

Foothill College

The NTSO returns to the Shops at Redbird for this new holiday tradition in South Dallas on Saturday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m.

Joy @ RedBird

The Shops At RedBird

The holiday tradition continues at NorthPark Center when the NTSO returns for this highly popular annual concert on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the main courtyard. (Seating is limited; standing room on balconies and mall floor.)

Joy @ NorthPark

NorthPark Center

Audiences rise to their feet, dancing to the rhythms of Latin America in Platypus Theatre’s most interactive show to date. Presto, Mambo! gives young audiences the unique opportunity to experience the NAC Orchestra thrumming to the irresistible beat of the Latin sound.

Presto, Mambo!

National Arts Centre

Experience a musical celebration like no other at BANDthology, where three of Silicon Valley's premier community bands—the San José Metropolitan Band, San José Wind Symphony, and San Francisco Brass Band—share the stage for the very first time!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with the rich harmonies of a wind ensemble, the vibrant energy of a brass band, the pulse-quickening beat of an explosive percussion section, and much more. Hosted at the Hammer Theatre in Downtown San José, each ensemble will present a unique program, creating an immersive tapestry of sound that spans genres and generations.

BANDthology

Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular evening of music and fireworks at Caramoor in Katonah, NY, on July 4, 2024. The event, titled "Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks," features the Westchester Symphonic Winds under the baton of conductor/music director Curt Ebersole. Joining them will be talented soloists Shelén Hughes, soprano, and César Andrés Parreño, tenor, both alumni of Caramoor's Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program.

The concert is set to begin at 8:00 PM in the Pops Venetian Theater, promising an unforgettable night with a selection of works that pay homage to America's independence. Highlights include rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks display on the Caramoor grounds.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will proceed as scheduled, and the fireworks will be rescheduled for 9:00 PM on July 5. This event offers various seating options, including Garden Listening for those who prefer a more casual experience, with tickets priced at $20, free for Members and children under 18.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening of patriotic music and dazzling fireworks at Caramoor. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for a memorable Independence Day celebration.

Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks

Venetian Theater at Caramoor

Please note that the length of concerts may vary, and the time listed is approximate.

Symphonic Band

The University of Arizona

Celebrate the spirit of the season with the Clinton Symphony Orchestra at the "Holidays with the Symphony" concert. This festive event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. It promises an evening filled with the joy and warmth of holiday music, featuring selections that capture the essence of the season. The concert will include collaborations with other arts groups and a carol sing-along, making it a perfect occasion for family, friends, and music lovers to come together.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as the Clinton Middle School and High School Orchestras will grace the lobby with their performances starting at 7pm, setting the mood for an unforgettable night. The program boasts an array of holiday classics, including arrangements of "There’s Christmas in the Air," "Christmas Song" by Mel Torme/Robert Wells, "Song of the Bells" by Leroy Anderson, and "Festive Sounds of Hanukah." Additionally, the concert will feature "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson, "Christmas at the Movies," Handel's "Overture to Messiah," "A Most Wonderful Christmas," "Midwinter Rose" by Dana Calhoun, "O Holy Night" by Chip Davis, and "Christmas Festival" by Leroy Anderson.

This holiday concert by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra is not just a performance but an invitation to immerse yourself in the magic of the season through the power of music. Join us for an evening that celebrates the holidays with melodies that resonate with joy, nostalgia, and the spirit of togetherness.

Holidays with the Symphony

Clinton High School

Don’t miss enjoying these favorite Yule festivities with your family and friends … and you can take advantage of our special rates for a package of 2 adult tickets and 3 children’s tickets.

Evanston Symphony Holiday Concert

Evanston Township High School

NDSO brings you the magical wintry theme including Skaters Waltz, Rocket Sleigh, Harry Potter and Frozen, along with your favorite holiday classics. Don’t miss the return of the always-popular kiddie conductors on Jingle Bells Forever!

Winter Wonderland

Franklin D. Roosevelt High School

A turning point for music in Acadiana. Celebrate the season with us at this Christmas-themed concert, and one of Acadiana’s most beloved holiday traditions. Each year, the Symphony performs a cheerful and familiar repertoire of popular Christmas songs, alongside a revered local guest artist who has contributed to local music culture.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Heymann Performing Arts Center

Help us ring in the holidays with our traditional Holiday Pops performance. These two joyous performances, featuring several English composers and own our violist Jessica Lipon, are sure to lift your spirits like only the wonder of holiday music can. And don’t forget to bring your best voice as we always wrap up the evening with a sing along.

Robert Sheldon

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 25, 2026

SPYO Fall Concert '26 · Spartanburg Philharmonic

Past events

Mar 29, 2026

San Jose Metropolitan Band presents Viva L'Italia · Hammer Theatre

Dec 14, 2025

Winterfest 2025 · Contra Costa Wind Symphony

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