We’re back! Join us on campus this season, and experience the electricity of young artists in performance.
Colburn Orchestra Colburn Chamber Music Society Colburn Presents Amplify Series Next Up Gala Recovered Voices Faculty Recitals Master Classes Office Hours Community School of Performing Arts Conservatory of Music Music Academy Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Guest Artists
Colburn Conservatory of Music’s flagship ensemble brings alive stages around Southern California.
OCT 16, 2021 · Yehuda Gilad conducts Mendelssohn NOV 13, 2021 · Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Bruckner DEC 5, 2021 · Concerto Forum JAN 23, 2022 · Yehuda Gilad conducts Brahms FEB 27, 2022 · Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts Copland APR 21, 2022 · Sir Andrew Davis conducts Vaughan Williams
The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern
Renowned guest artists are joined on stage by Conservatory of Music students and faculty for a series of intimate performances.
OCT 3, 2021 · Demarre McGill, Flute OCT 24, 2021 · Geraldine Walther, Viola NOV 21, 2021 · Clive Greensmith, Cello FEB 6, 2022 · Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Viola MAR 19, 2022 · Andrew Bain, Horn APR 10, 2022 · Pedja Mužijević, Piano
We welcome Colburn Society members for a special get-together on October 24 and February 6.
OCT 30, 2021 · Sphinx Virtuosi NOV 6, 2021 · Fortissima in Concert DEC 13–18, 2021 · Primrose International Viola Competition
We welcome Colburn Society members for a special get-together on October 31 and November 6.
This new series celebrates the careers of artists of color through on-campus residencies that include performances, master classes, and panel discussions.
FEB 6, 2022 · Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Viola (also part of the Colburn Chamber Music Society series) MAR 26, 2022 · Silas Farley, Dean, Trudl Zipper Dance Institute (new choreography premiering as part of Counterpointe) MAR 27, 2022 · Marlon Martinez, Double Bass APR 9, 2022 · Andrew Brady, Bassoon
Colburn alumni share their unique repertory visions through curated programs that span solo works, chamber pieces, and new music.
OCT 14, 2021 · Chromatophores DEC 9, 2021 · To Be Bach or Not to Be Bach MAR 17, 2022 · Solo APR 27, 2022 · Celestial Suite, Combining Astronomy and Music MAY 12, 2022 · The Life and Music of Ernst Toch
The pleasure of your company and your philanthropic support are enthusiastically requested for an evening honoring classical music icon Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
APR 3, 2022 · Celebrate Colburn 2022
The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at Colburn has created a six-part series of multimedia presentations highlighting composer Erwin Schulhoff. The presentations include musical examples—most performed and recorded by Colburn musicians—and will be released weekly beginning in November.
NOV 2, 2021 · Recovered Voices 101 NOV 9, 2021 · What and Why “Degenerate” Music? NOV 16, 2021 · Erwin Schulhoff’s Early Life and Music: Tradition Meets Dada NOV 30, 2021 · Erwin Schulhoff: A Classical Music Jazz Prophet DEC 7, 2021 · Erwin Schulhoff: The Twenties and a Turn Toward Socialist Realism DEC 14, 2021 · Jewish Women Composers During the Nazi Regime: Twice Censored
Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they take the stage with friends and students.
OCT 13, 2021 · Margaret Batjer, Violin OCT 28, 2021 · David Rejano, Trombone MAR 25, 2022 · Brahmsfest: Martin Beaver, Violin and Fabio Bidini, Piano APR 8, 2022 · Katherine Vincent, Viola APR 22, 2022 · Micah Yui and Fabio Bidini, Piano – CANCELED APR 29, 2022 · Harvey Pittel, Saxophone MAY 2, 2022 · HyeJin Kim, Piano – CANCELED MAY 6, 2022 · Michael Chipman, Voice May 20, 2022 · Kenton Youngstrom and Connie Sheu, Guitar MAY 22, 2022 · Brahmsfest: Sam Fischer, Violin
Renowned guest artists lead in-depth master classes with Conservatory, Music Academy, and Community School students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes.
SEP 27, 2021 · Demarre McGill, Flute NOV 16, 2021 · Marc Coppey, Cello NOV 19, 2021 · Marc Coppey, Chamber Music JAN 31, 2022 · Steven Isserlis, Cello FEB 4, 2022 · Stephen Kovacevich, Piano APR 6, 2022 · Pedja Mužijević, Chamber Music APR 25, 2022 · Dunedin Consort, Baroque
Enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation at our monthly pop-ups on the plaza. Learn more about events and resources on campus, catch a performance, and meet others in the Colburn community.
SEP 18, 2021 OCT 30, 2020 NOV 20, 2021 DEC 11, 2021 JAN 29, 2022 FEB 26, 2022 MAR 26, 2022 APR 30, 2022
The Community School of Performing Arts is committed to making the highest quality music education available to all. Passionate, dedicated students of all ability levels and ages come to Colburn’s campus each year to play in ensembles and to study instruments, voice, music theory, drama, and more with world-class teachers.
DEC 12, 2021 · Honors Chamber Recital DEC 11, 2021/MAY 22, 2022 · Honors Recital MAY 21, 2022 · Year-End Chamber Recitals
The Conservatory of Music opened in 2003 with one goal: to train the very highest level of classical instrumental performers for careers in music. Outstanding performance opportunities; unparalleled faculty; and full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all students have allowed the Conservatory to produce dynamic young soloists, chamber groups, and orchestra musicians.
THURSDAYS ALL YEAR · Performance Forum NOV 4, 2021/APR 7, 2022 · Colburn Contemporary Ensemble OCT 22, 2021/APR 8, 2022 · Colburn Baroque Ensemble
The Music Academy brings exceptional pre-college students from around the world to Colburn, where they take their training to the next level. Young musicians ages 14–18 balance performance, musical instruction, and academics in a comprehensive program that allows them to flourish and develop their artistry.
SATURDAYS ALL YEAR · Music Academy Young Artist Performances DEC 7, 2021/APR 24, 2022 · Academy Virtuosi APR 23, 2022/MAY 1, 2022 · Senior Recitals
We welcome Colburn Society members for a special get-together on May 1.
The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute is dedicated to developing the talent and ambitions of its students, from beginners starting in Youth Dance to aspiring professionals in the Dance Academy. Performers of all levels receive sequential training in ballet, tap, musical theater, and modern genres in a cohesive curriculum that emphasizes the joy of dance through artistic and technical accomplishment.
OCT 2, 2021 · See the Music, Hear the Dance MAR 5, 2022 · Tap Fest MAR 26, 2022 · Counterpointe JUN 4, 2022 · Pinnacle
We welcome Colburn Society members for a special get-together on October 2 and March 5.
Andrew Bain Evin Blomberg Andrew Brady Marc Coppey Sir Andrew Davis Ryan Davis Dunedin Consort Makiko Hirata Steven Isserlis Stephen Kovacevich Kyle Kremer Marlon Martinez Demarre McGill Kako Miura Pedja Mužijević Nokuthula Ngwenyama Carlos Miguel Prieto Esa-Pekka Salonen Sphinx Virtuosi Geraldine Walther