Upcoming Events

April 2026

Adult Jazz Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Mayman Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adult Jazz Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026
5:30 pm, Mayman Hall

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. 

Community School Orchestras in Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $12

Community School Orchestras in Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026
6 pm, Zipper Hall

The Community School's orchestras—led by Eleanor Núñez, Rafael and Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands, Colburn Youth Sinfonietta and Colburn Youth Orchestra Director, and Conducting Instructor—present a rich program of varied work.

Adult Vocal Recital

Sunday, April 26, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adult Vocal Recital

Sunday, April 26, 2026
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Colburn’s adult voice students show off their talents in this departmental recital, featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. 

May 2026

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 1, 2026
7 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 1, 2026
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 1, 2026
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Spring Choral Concert

Saturday, May 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $12

Community School Spring Choral Concert

Saturday, May 2, 2026
6 pm, Zipper Hall

Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an evening of vibrant works for voice. This event is now sold out. However, there are always no-shows. Patrons without tickets will be invited to join the standby line and allowed into the hall 10 minutes before curtain, if space is available. This performance will be livestreamed.The event is now sold out. However, there are always no-shows. Patrons without tickets will be invited to join the standby line and allowed into the hall 10 minutes before curtain, if space is available. Livestream tickets are still available,

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 2, 2026
7 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

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

String Festival Concert

Sunday, May 3, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

String Festival Concert

Sunday, May 3, 2026
2 pm, Zipper Hall

Join the Community School’s Cello Choir, Cello Ensemble, Violin Ensemble, String Ensemble, and String Orchestra for their annual spring performance. 

Suzuki Spring Festival

Sunday, May 3, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

Suzuki Spring Festival

Sunday, May 3, 2026
4 pm, Zipper Hall

Join the Community School’s Suzuki violin and cello students for their Spring Festival. 

Vocal Department Recital

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Vocal Department Recital

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Colburn’s adult voice students show off their talents in this departmental recital, featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. 

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 8, 2026
7 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 8, 2026
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 8, 2026
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets on sale soon

Community School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

Saturday, May 9, 2026
6 pm, Zipper Hall

The Community School’s Concert Band and Wind Ensemble—led by Eleanor Núñez, Rafael and Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands, Colburn Youth Sinfonietta and Colburn Youth Orchestra Director, and Conducting Instructor—perform thrilling works for brass, winds, and percussion.

Musical Theatre Performance

Sunday, May 10, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

Musical Theatre Performance

Sunday, May 10, 2026
5 pm, Zipper Hall

This spring, our Musical Theatre Workshop has been singing, dancing and acting their way through beloved musicals while also deepening skills in solos and duets from the musical theatre cannon. See the product of their hard work and talent! 

Adult Flute Ensemble

Monday, May 11, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adult Flute Ensemble

Monday, May 11, 2026
7:30 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works. 

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
3 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works. 

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
5 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works. 

McAllister Honors Recital

Sunday, May 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Pay What You Can

McAllister Honors Recital

Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 pm, Zipper Hall

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.

Community School Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 pm, Thayer Hall

Join us as we celebrate the Community School of Performing Arts’ graduating high school seniors. The event will feature student performances and remarks.