Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed.

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Led by Professor of Chamber Music Jonathan Brown, discover how musicians can sound more like the human voice in a special workshop focused on art song melodies.

Fall 2027 Art of Song Festival
In this two-day exploration curated by James Conlon, renowned guest artists and Colburn faculty examine the interplay of singer and instrumentalist in vocal chamber music.

The Fall Art of Song Festival is generously supported by an Anonymous Donor.

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Chamber Art Song Recital | December 5

Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series. This performance will be livestreamed.

Come join us for the LA Dream Orchestra’s annual Year-End Gala Concert! Our star soloist, Ray Ushikubo, and conductor, Daniel Suk, will dazzle the evening!

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

Designed for children ages 13 and under but open to all, Opening Notes concerts spark imagination and make learning about music feel easy and exciting. Developed and led by Salonen Conducting Fellow Mert Yalniz, this lively 40-minute performance combines music, storytelling, and participatory theatrical adventure as performers bring an engaging story to life onstage at Colburn’s very own Zipper Hall. These performances feature lighting effects and sudden noises. A sensory-friendly breakout space will be available for children who wish to step away from the performance as needed. No prior musical experience is required; just come ready to listen and explore! This performance will be livestreamed.

Enjoy an afternoon of art songs that go beyond the traditional pairing of solo vocalist and pianist. Part of the two-day Art of Song Festival, curated by James Conlon, where renowned guest artists and Colburn faculty examine the interplay of singer and instrumentalist in vocal chamber music.

Led by director Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an afternoon of traditional works and festive songs to celebrate the season. This performance will be livestreamed.

Students from the Conservatory of Music perform artfully curated programs of dynamic chamber works.

Top students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute present an evening of chamber works. This performance will be livestreamed.

Students from the Conservatory of Music perform artfully curated programs of dynamic chamber works.

The Community School’s Youth Wind Symphony, led by Eleanor Núñez, Rafael and Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands, and the Youth Wind Ensemble, led by Emma Johnson, perform thrilling works for brass, winds, and percussion. 

Following their sold-out 2025 performance, Canadian Brass returns to Zipper Hall for more holiday hijinks, joined this year by Colburn Conservatory students. A beloved tradition for music lovers of all ages, the Grammy-winning ensemble’s joyful seasonal celebration features festive favorites delivered with an “unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor” (Washington Post).

Experience an evening of exceptional chamber music performed by students from the Colburn Conservatory of Music. Set in LA Fine Violins’s new exhibition and performance space, this recital offers an opportunity to hear rising young artists in an intimate setting where every detail, gesture, and musical conversation can be fully appreciated.

Flute students from the Community School will perform repertoire especially composed and arranged for the instrument. 

Camerata Pacifica — High Definition Chamber Music at Zipper Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

Colburn’s Tap, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Dance Academy students dazzle in their December performance featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

Colburn’s Tap, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Dance Academy students dazzle in their December performance featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. 

Selected through a rigorous and competitive audition process, top students from the Community School take the stage in a recital showcasing solo and chamber music. This performance will be livestreamed.

Musical Director Liz Kinnon leads Colburn’s Adult Jazz Workshops in a mix of swing, blues, be-bop, and Latin-flavored tunes. Repertoire includes standards by such icons as Vince Guaraldi, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, and others. 

This conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life rich programs of orchestral works. This performance will be livestreamed.

Join the Community School’s Suzuki violin and cello students, who will perform a festive program of holiday favorites and other selections.