Upcoming Events

April 2026

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:30 am, Thayer Hall

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.

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 11, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 11, 2026
5 pm, Thayer Hall

Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. This performance will be livestreamed.

Colburn Baroque Ensemble

Sunday, April 12, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Pay What You Can

Colburn Baroque Ensemble

Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 pm, Thayer Hall

Led by harpsichordist, organist, and musicologist Ian Pritchard, the Conservatory of Music’s Baroque Ensemble brings the music of the 17th– and 18th–century to life, performing masterpieces from one of the richest periods in music history.  This performance will be livestreamed.

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:30 am, Thayer Hall

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.

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 18, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 18, 2026
5 pm, Thayer Hall

Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire.  View the livestream

Lyrical Legends: Beethoven and Rachmaninoff

Sunday, April 19, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks
Tickets on sale soon

Lyrical Legends: Beethoven and Rachmaninoff

Sunday, April 19, 2026
3 pm, Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

After a fiery overture by Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz, this concert centers on two of classical music’s greatest voices. While at its core an elegant and charming Classical-era composition, Beethoven’s second piano concerto includes delightful and innovative surprises that harken to his later Romantic roots. Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, on the other hand, is Romantic through and through. This orchestral masterwork is teeming with achingly beautiful melodies, luscious orchestral colors, and vivid emotions.

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Performance Forum

Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:30 am, Thayer Hall

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.

The Final Sonata: Jeremy Denk on Beethoven

Thursday, April 23, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $15, $25, $40

The Final Sonata: Jeremy Denk on Beethoven

Thursday, April 23, 2026
3 pm, Zipper Hall

Experience the talent and charm of MacArthur Genius Grant-winning pianist Jeremy Denk as he leads a dynamic exploration of Beethoven’s last sonata, written at the height of his deafness. Part performance and part discussion, this engaging examination of Piano Sonata No. 32 will delve into work’s boundary-pushing orchestration, innovative musical structure, and vivid emotions.

Chamber Forum

Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Chamber Forum

Friday, April 24, 2026
2 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Academy Virtuosi

Friday, April 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Pay What You Can

Academy Virtuosi

Friday, April 24, 2026
7 pm, Zipper Hall

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

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 25, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Music Academy Showcase

Saturday, April 25, 2026
5 pm, Thayer Hall

Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. This performance will be livestreamed.

Colburn at St. Paul

Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Free, no tickets required

Colburn at St. Paul

Saturday, April 25, 2026
8 pm, Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Talented ensembles and soloists from the Conservatory of Music present programs of beloved classical works. 

Quintet Conversations: From Mozart to Modern, with Jeremy Denk, Piano

Sunday, April 26, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Tickets: $25, $40

Quintet Conversations: From Mozart to Modern, with Jeremy Denk, Piano

Sunday, April 26, 2026
4 pm, Thayer Hall

MacArthur Genius Grant-winning pianist Jeremy Denk joins Colburn faculty and students in this program of electric quintets. Opening the concert is Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds, a work that masterfully balances the piano against oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. Edward Elgar’s Piano Quintet starts on an eerie tone before modulating towards a brighter, more symphonic end. In between these masterworks is Valerie Coleman’s Tzigane, which was inspired by Ravel’s similarly named Hungarian rhapsody for violin.

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. 

Adult Vocal Recital

Sunday, April 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adult Vocal Recital

Sunday, April 26, 2026
6 pm, Thayer Hall

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

Community School Orchestras in Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets on sale soon

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

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.

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. 

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 3, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 3, 2026
12 pm, Thayer Hall

Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students. 

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. 

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

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

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 3, 2026
4 pm, Thayer Hall

Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students. 

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 Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 pm, Zipper Hall

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

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 Choir

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

Adult Flute Choir

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. 

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026
7 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.

TapWorks, featuring Jazz and Hip Hop

Saturday, May 23, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35

TapWorks, featuring Jazz and Hip Hop

Saturday, May 23, 2026
5 pm, Zipper Hall

Colburn’s talented tap, hip hop, and jazz students show off their skills in this vibrant spring showcase.

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