The Colburn School presents over 350 classical music concerts and dance performances per year. More than 50% are free or have a minimum price of $5, opening the door for anyone in Los Angeles to experience the transformative impact of the performing arts. These concerts feature our world-class faculty, exceptional students, and master classes from renowned guest artists.
Performance Forum
Free, 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. Free, tickets required. Livestream available.
Thursday, September 10, 17, 24
Thursday, October 1, 15, 22, 29
Thursday, November 5, 12, 19
Thursday, December 03
Thursday, January 21, 28
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 11, 18, 25
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15
Chamber Forum
Free, tickets required
Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series, taking place at 2 pm in Thayer Hall. Livestream available. Free, tickets required.
Tuesday, October 13
Friday, October 30
Friday, November 06
Friday, December 4
Friday, February 19
Friday, March 26
Friday, April 02, 23
Library Live: Student Chamber Ensemble Performances
Free, tickets required
Library Live invites audiences into the Colburn Library to enjoy intimate programs of chamber music performed by Colburn students. This series creates a close, immersive experience that brings you nearer to the music and the musicians who bring it to life. Free, tickets required.
Saturday, October 31 at 1 pm
Saturday, April 10 at 1 pm
Student Chamber Ensemble Performances
Pay what you can (minimum $5)
Students from the Conservatory of Music perform artfully curated programs of dynamic chamber works in the intimate setting of Mayman Hall.
Saturday, December 5 at 7 pm
Sunday, December 6 at 4 pm
Monday, March 29 at 7 pm
Sunday, April 25 at 4 pm
Monday, May 26 at 6 pm
Colburn at St.Paul
Free, no tickets required
10750 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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 at 8 pm on Saturdays. Free, no tickets required.
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, February 20
Saturday, March 9
Saturday, April 24
Music Academy Showcase
Free, tickets required
The Music Academy brings exceptional pre-college students from around the world to Colburn, and this Saturday afternoon weekly recital series showcases their artistry through a delightful mix of repertoire. Concerts take place at 5 pm in Thayer Hall. Livestream available.
Saturday, September 12, 19, 26
Saturday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Saturday, November 7, 14, 21
Saturday, January 30
Saturday, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturday, March 20, 27
Saturday, April 3, 10, 17, 24
Academy Virtuosi
Pay What You Can, minimum $5
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. Pay what you can (minimum $5). Livestream available.
Sunday, December 13 at 7 pm
Sunday, April 18 at 7 pm
Faculty Recitals
Pay What You Can, minimum $5
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.
Margaret Batjer, Violin, and Fabio Bidini, Piano | Friday, October 9 at 7 pm
Community School Faculty Showcase | Saturday, October 10 at 6 pm
Fiato Quartet, and Micah Yui, Piano | Sunday, January 17 at 12 noon
Fabio Bidini, Piano | Sunday, February 14 at 1 pm
Keum Hwa Cha, Violin; Hyeree Yu, Viola; Henry Chen, Cello; and So-Mang Jeagal, Piano | Friday March 5 at 7 pm
Connie Sheu, Guitar; Nita Baxani, Soprano; Jason Lippman, Cello; and Keren Schweitzer, Flute | Sunday, March 14 at 3 pm
Webern Quartet | Saturday, May 8 at 7 pm
Community School of Performing Arts
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.
Sunday, December 6· Honors Chamber Recital
Sunday, December 13/Saturday. April 24 · Honors Recitals
Sunday, January 24/Sunday, May 9· Musical Theatre Performances
Saturday, January 30/Sunday, May 2 · String Concerts
McAllister Honors Recital
Suzuki Festival
Community School Orchestra