The Colburn School presents over 350 classical music concerts and dance performances per year. More than 50% are free, opening the door for anyone in Los Angeles to experience the transformative impact of the performing arts. Free concerts feature our world-class faculty, exceptional students, and master classes from renowned guest artists.
Free, no tickets required
The weekly Performance Forum features talented students from the Colburn Conservatory of Music. Taking place in Thayer Hall on Thursdays at 11 am, this is an opportunity to enjoy intimate solo and chamber classical music concerts by some of the world’s best young musicians. Livestream available.
September 12, 19, and 26 October 3, 10, and 24 October 31 in Zipper Hall (Colburn Contemporary Ensemble) November 7, 14, and 21 December 5 January 23 and 30 February 6 and 27 March 6, 20, and 27 April 3, 10, 17, and 24
Performance Forum is generously underwritten by Alice Steere Coulombe.
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Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series.
Tuesday, October 15 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall Tuesday, November 12 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall Friday, December 6 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall Friday, February 7 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall Friday, March 7 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall Friday, April 25 at 2 pm, Thayer Hall
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Talented ensembles from the Conservatory of Music present regular programs of beloved chamber works in the beautiful surroundings of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
Performances take place on Saturdays at 8 pm on the following dates:
October 12 November 16 December 7 February 15 March 29 April 26
The Music Academy brings exceptional pre-college students from around the world to Colburn, and this Saturday afternoon bi-monthly recital series showcases their artistry through a delightful mix of repertoire. Livestream available.
Performances take place on Saturdays at 5 pm in Thayer Hall on the following dates:
September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23 January 18, 25 February 1, 15, 22 March 22 April 5, 19, 26 Enjoy previous performances:
Free or Pay what You Can. Tickets required.
Academy Virtuosi is a conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented musicians from Colburn’s Music Academy and guided by Music Academy Director and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Concertmaster Margaret Batjer. The ensemble has performed with renowned violin soloists Anne Akiko-Meyers and Ray Chen; was featured on Unite for Ukraine, a benefit concert presented by North America’s top music programs and conservatories; and has received side-by-side coachings with the Sphinx Virtuosi. Livestream available.
Book Tickets:
Sunday, December 15 at 6 pm, Zipper Hall
Sunday, April 20 at 7 pm, Zipper Hall
Free or Pay What You Can. Tickets required for some performances.
Passionate and dedicated young students and ensembles from Colburn’s Community School of Performing Arts showcase their talents through performances throughout the year, including chamber recitals, jazz concerts, strings, Suzuki, and more.
Jazz: Adult Jazz Concert, Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 pm, Mayman Hall Adult Jazz Concert, Sunday, April 27 at 5:30 pm, Mayman Hall Community School Winter School Recital, Friday, December 14 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Winter School Recital, Friday, December 14 at 8:30 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Winter Honors Recital, Sunday, December 15 at 1 pm, Zipper Hall (Pay what you can, tickets required)
Suzuki Guitar and Strings: Suzuki Guitar Winter Concert, Monday, December 16 at 5:30 pm, Thayer Hall Suzuki Holiday Celebration, Wednesday, December 18 at 6 pm, Zipper Hall Suzuki Spring Festival, Sunday, May 4 at 4 pm, Zipper Hall Suzuki Guitar Spring Concert, Sunday, May 5 at 6:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Strings: Community School Winter String Concert, Saturday, January 25 at 7 pm, Zipper Hall String Festival Concert, Sunday, May 4 at 2 pm, Zipper Hall
Flute:
Adult Flute Choir, Monday, December 9 at 7:30 pm, Thayer Hall Adult Flute Choir, Monday, May 12 at 7:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Spring Recitals: Community School Spring School Recital, Friday, May 2 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Spring School Recital, Friday, May 2 at 8:30 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Spring School Recital, Saturday, May 3 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Spring School Recital, Saturday, May 3 at 8:30 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Spring School Recital, Friday, May 9 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Spring School Recital, Friday, May 9 at 8:30 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Senior Recognition, Saturday, May 10 at 1 pm, Zipper Hall McAllister Honors Recital, Sunday, May 11 at 1 pm, Zipper Hall (pay what you can, tickets required)
Chamber Concerts: Community School Chamber Concert, Saturday, May 17 at 1 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Chamber Concert, Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Chamber Concert, Saturday, May 17 at 5 pm, Thayer Hall Community School Chamber Concert, Saturday, May 17 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall
Winter Honors Recital
Suzuki Holiday Celebration
McAllister Honors Recital
Free or Pay What You Can, tickets required
Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This series spotlights the Community School’s esteemed instructors.
Tatjana Masurenko, Viola: Friday, September 20 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Henry Gronnier, Violin, Sunday, November 3 at 1 pm, Thayer Hall Kenton Youngstrom, Guitar, Saturday, January 25 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall Shubertiade, Sunday, February 23 at 3 pm, Thayer Hall Connie Sheu, Guitar, Sunday, March 30 at 6 pm, Thayer Hall Aimee Kreston, Violin, Saturday, May 10 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall
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Schubertiade
Tatjana Masurenk and Fabio Bidini