From intimate settings where enthusiastic expressions are celebrated to breakout spaces for those who wish to step away momentarily, Opening Notes invites all to enjoy live performances in a welcoming and safe environment.  

A lifelong love of music and dance inspired Joan Boyett to create opportunities for students and artists at Colburn and many other performing arts institutions around Southern California. 

Colburn welcomes audiences from all over the world through our livestream concerts, recitals, and other performances.  

This photo from 20 years ago emphasizes the unique architectural angles and use of space that has become known as the Colburn School campus.  

The Tap department’s new chair, Melinda Sullivan, brings a diverse history of experience as an educator, performer, and choreographer, and a passion for tap as a dance form, its unique musicality, and artistic possibilities.