Classical, chambers, and choirs

 

IMANI WINDS FEATURING STEFON HARRIS performs on Oct. 2 at 8pm in the Spanos Theatre in SLO. Classical music with jazz vibraphone. $30-$38. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

FALL FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS takes place on Oct. 3 at 7:30pm at the SLO Cuesta Campus, Student Conference Center, Building 5401. $7-$10. Info and reservations: 546-3195.

 

SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS OPENING NIGHT on Oct. 3 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in San Luis Obispo. Robert Edward Thies, Piano playing Sergei Rachmaninoff / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Dmitri Shostakovich / Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47. $12.50-$65. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ DEBUT CONCERT: “SOUNDS OF AUTUMN” on Oct. 24 at 8pm at the Cohan Center. Meet the 2009-10 Cal Poly Choirs as they perform masterpieces based on poems for the season of autumn. Works by Brahms, Barber and hear talented student soloists and selections from our Barbershop Quartets. Susan Azaret Davies and Paul Woodring will accompany the choirs. $8-$15. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENER takes place on Nov. 1 at 3pm at United Church of Christ, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road in SLO. Nancy Nagano performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C, Beethoven Symphony #3, “Eroica”, with guest conductor, Greg Magie. Info: 528-7795 or sanluischamberorchestra.org.

 

FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO SERIES takes place Nov. 6-8 and Jan. 22-24 and celebrates all that is Mozart . Info: festivalmozaic.com or 781-3009.

 

THE PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL celebrates the legacy of Jan Paderewski with four days of concerts featuring internationally renowned performers, young pianists from the Central Coast Region, wine tasting, lectures and exhibits of Paderewski memorabilia. The Festival will be held in several venues in Paso Robles Nov. 12-15. Event passes and single tickets available. Info: paderewskifest.com or 239-0873.

 

SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS II WITH LYNN HARRELL, CELLO AND DAVID SELBY, ACTOR/NARRATOR on Nov. 14 at 8pm in the Cohan Center in SLO.

 

Claude Debussy / Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun, Aaron Copland / Lincoln Portrait, Edward Elgar / Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, and John Williams / Elegy for Cello and Orchestra. $12.50-$65. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ ENSEMBLES, CHOIRS, AND VOCE perform on Nov. 20 at 7:30pm at the new Cultural And Performing Arts Center (CPAC) Main Stage at Cuesta. Free. Info: 546-3195.

 

CANTUS – ALL IS CALM perform on Dec. 4 at 7pm in the Mission in SLO. A cappella voices of the men’s choir for this holiday celebration. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ “A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: OF VOICES, PIPES AND BRASS!” on Dec. 5 at 8pm in the Cohan Center. Campus organist Paul Woodring will be featured on the Forbes Pipe Organ along with the Cal Poly Brass Ensemble conducted by Christopher J. Woodruff. PolyPhonics, The University Singers, The Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble and Barbershop Quartets present repertoire to put you in the holiday mood. There will be an audience carol sing-a-long as well. $10-$20. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

CUESTA CHOIRS PERFORM on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm on the CPAC Main Stage. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT takes place on Dec. 9 at 7:30pm in the CPAC Experimental Theater at Cuesta College in SLO. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERT on Dec. 13 at 3pm at St. Timothy’s Church, 962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

CUESTA MASTER CHORALE performs on Dec. 19 at 8pm at the PAC in SLO. Info: 756-2787

 

W. TERRENCE SPILLER FACULTY PIANO RECITAL on Jan. 8 at 8pm at Spanos Theatre. Concert pianist and Music Department Chair W. Terrence Spiller will perform works of three great composers in his annual solo recital. The first half will start with Bach’s “Partita in E minor,” and conclude with Bartok’s “Dance Suite.” The second half is a commemoration of Chopin’s 200th birthday, and will contain a set of his “Mazurkas” and the “Sonata in B minor.” $6-$10. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

CHAMBER MUSIC ON THE COAST on Jan. 10 at 3pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. James Walker, Flute presents Claude Bolling / Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Flute Quartet in D Major, Georg Phillipp Telemann / Suite in A minor for Flute and Piano, and Claude Debussy / Syrinx. $10-$35. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

FREDERICK SWANN – FORBES PIPE ORGAN RECITAL takes place on Jan. 17 at 3pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. A varied program of old and new organ literature with works by Bach and Franck from the former Crystal Cathedral organist. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT Jan. 31 at 3pm and features small ensembles of the orchestra and John Dilworth and Diana Sheridan at 2250 Yorkshire Drive in Cambria. Info: 528-7795 or sanluischamberorchestra.org.

 

“A NIGHT AT THE MISSION” CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT on Feb. 6 at 8pm. An evening of beautiful music performed by our chamber ensembles. Performing at this event will be the Wind Quintets, Wind Dectet, Saxophone Quartets, Trombone Choir, Clarinet Quartet, String Quartet, Brass Quintet and Brass Ensemble at the Old Mission Church in San Luis Obispo. $8-$10. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS III WITH DAVID SINGER ON CLARINET on Feb. 6 at 8pm at the Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Clarinet Concerto, Ludwig van Beethoven / Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92. $12.50-$65. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ WINTER CONCERT: “WINGS OF BLISS” takes place on

 

Feb. 27 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Works by Vaughan Williams, Claude Debussy, Bach and a world premiere by Cal Poly professor Dr. Craig Russell. “Wings of Bliss” is based on a poem by Los Osos resident Mark Lloyd Richardson. The Barbershop Quartets will also perform. $8-$15. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS IV WITH DAVID KIM ON VIOLIN on March 6 at 8pm at the Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo. Edward Elgar / “Enigma” Variations, Max Bruch / Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46. $12.50-$65. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

CAL POLY WIND BANDS’ WINTER CONCERT: “BLUE SHADES AND WILD NIGHTS - THE EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC OF FRANK TICHELI” Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble present this concert on March 13 at 8pm at the Cohan Center in SLO. Ticheli is a superstar among living band composers. At this concert of wind band blockbusters, you’ll meet the composer, hear some of his most spectacular works, watch him conduct and witness the future of the wind band. $8-$19. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT takes place on March 21 at 3pm at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 528-7795 or sanluischamberorchestra.org. 

 

 

 

Kids Classical

 

SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT on Dec. 6 at 3pm at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. $8-$15. Info: 543-3533 or sloyouthsymphony.org.

 

SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT on March 14 at 3pm at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. $8-$15. Info: 543-3533 or sloyouthsymphony.org.

 

APEX FOR KIDS ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CONCERTS March 22 at 9:30am and 11am at the Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo. Busloads of Central Coast schoolchildren are treated to a concert designed especially for them. $7. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

 

SEASON FINALE CONCERT OF SLO YOUTH SYMPHONY on May 7 at 7pm at the Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo. $8-$15.m Info: 543-3533 or sloyouthsymphony.org.

 

 

 

International notes

 

GAELIC STORM performs on Oct. 21 at 8pm in the Cohan Center at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Appeared in Titanic. $20-$38. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

BELA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, AND EDGAR MEYER perform on Oct. 26 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at Cal Poly in SLO. Banjo, bass and tabla. Pre-show lecture. $20-$48. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: “MUSIC FOR A NEW WORLD” on Nov. 22 at 3pm at the Cohan Center in SLO. Featuring Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance No. 1, Serenade in D Minor, Op. 44 and Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”. This season the symphony embarks on a year-long journey: the search for a musical voice that is uniquely American. It begins in the nineteenth century, with Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. $6 and up. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

GUITAR ORCHESTRA OF BARCELONA performs on Nov. 23 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. 25 gifted musicians in one place. Pre-show lecture. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS MOLLY’S REVENGE WITH MOIRA SMILEY AND SPECIAL GUEST INGA SWEARINGEN at 
Castoro Cellars on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm. $20. Molly’s Revenge is a Santa Cruz-based Celtic band known for its unique and infectious enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song--set against a backdrop of guitar, bouzouki, and mandola accompaniment--guarantees an enjoyable experience for all fans of traditional Scottish and Irish music. Info: 238-0725
 or slofolks.org.

 

EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE PRESENTS “IGNACIO DE JERUSALEM AND MANUEL DE SUMAYA: KINGS OF THE MEXICAN BAROQUE” on Jan. 23 at 8pm in the Mission San Luis Obispo. Glorious works by the two greatest composers of the Mexican Baroque period. Featuring guest instrumentalists. Dr. Craig Russell will present a highly entertaining overview of the evening’s repertoire. $8-$12. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT on March 5 at 8pm in the Pavilion at the PAC in SLO. Vocal and instrumental selections of some of the best-known art and popular music of the Eastern Mediterranean and larger Middle East. Hear the traditional melodic and rhythmic modes in the contexts of old and new genres on instruments including the oud, nay, qanun, buzuq, violin, cello, bass, guitar, accordion, riqq, daff, darabukka/tabla, and others. Renowned guest artists bring added depth and virtuosity to the concerts, and San Luis Obispo’s own Middle Eastern dancers top off the performances with folkloric dancing.$8-$10. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

ALTAN – IRELAND’S PREMIER MUSICAL GROUP performs in Arroyo Grande on March 18 at 7:30pm. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

MOSCOW STATE RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA takes the stage on March 21 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and Rimsky-Korsakov on the piano and cello. Pre-show lecture scheduled. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

 

 

Legends

 

MERLE HAGGARD performs on Sept. 30 at 8pm in the Cohan Center at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.

 

EMMYLOUS HARRIS AND HER RED DIRT BOYS WITH GUEST BUDDY MILLER on Oct. 7 at 8pm at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. Info: clarkcenter.org or 489-9444.

 

ROGER MCGUINN performs on Oct. 10 at 8pm in the Spanos Theatre in SLO. Master guitarist formerly of The Byrds. $30-$38. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN perform in Arroyo Grande on Oct. 10 at 8pm – Smokey Joe’s Café – a tribute to the songs of Leiber and Stoller – is the longest running musical revue in Broadway history.  The show features nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded including such hits as “On Broadway,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Stand By Me,” “Spanish Harlem,” “Love Potion #9” and “I’m A Woman.” Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ performs in Arroyo Grande on Oct. 24 at 8pm. Award-winning cowboy crooners. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

IAN ANDERSON performs on Nov. 7 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Jethro Tull alum comes unplugged. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

THE PERSUASIONS perform in Arroyo Grande on Nov. 14 at 8pm. 30 year-old a cappella group sings doo-wop and R & B. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

THE NAMMYS ON TOUR perform on Nov. 18 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Paying homage to Native American culture with flutist R. Carlos Nakai and others. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

LEAHY FAMILY CHRISTMAS perform on Dec. 2 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Fiddle driven music, carols, dance and overall Christmas cheer. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

THE TEMPTATIONS perform on Jan. 11 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Need we say more? Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

YESTERDAY - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Jan. 30 at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande at 8pm. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

THE SHIRELLES perform in Arroyo Grande on Feb. 6 at 8pm. The Shirelles were the first major female vocal group of the rock and roll era, the first American Girl Group to hit #1 on the Billboard Charts and the first group to be named “Best Female Group” five years in a row by Cashbox and Billboard.  Their hits include “Mama Said,” “Foolish Little Girl,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “Soldier Boy.” Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

THE WAILIN’ JENNYS on Feb. 26 at 8pm in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

THE TAFFETAS performs in Arroyo Grande on March 27 at 8pm. Find your self dancing in the aisles to musical tributes to the Maguire Sisters, The Chordettes and more. It’s the 1950s all over again. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

 

 

Jazz and Blues

 

CUESTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES perform on Oct. 16 at 7:30pm on the SLO Campus, Student Conference Center, Building 5401. $7-$10. Info and reservations: 546-3195. 

 

RONNIE BAKER BROOKS-CONTEMPORARY BLUES GUITAR performs on Oct. 31 as part of the SLO Blues Society. The dancing starts at 8pm. 801 Grand Ave. in SLO. $17-$20. Info: 541-7930 or sloblues.org.

 

VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL on Nov. 6-7 on the SLO Cuesta Campus, Student Conference Center, Building 5401. Day competition is free. A concert featuring “m-pact” takes place at 8pm. Cost: $15. Info: 546-3195.

 

FALL JAZZ CONCERT on Dec. 4 at 8pm at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. This concert will have an eclectic mix of jazz standards and modern compositions, and will be performed by the University Jazz Bands No. 1 and No. 2 and the Cal Poly Jazz Combos. $6-$10. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

JAZZ ENSEMBLES AND VOCE perform on Dec. 11 at 7:30pm on the CPAC Main Stage at Cuesta College, off of Hwy 1. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195 or academic.cuesta.edu/performingarts.

 

SOPHIE MILMAN is turning heads in the jazz world, and comes to the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Jan. 15 at 8pm. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

KRONOS QUARTET brings over 30 years of melding jazz, world and contemporary music on Jan. 20 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

JUST JAZZ CONCERT on Feb. 20 at 8pm at the Cohan Center in SLO. This concert will have an eclectic mix of jazz standards and modern compositions, and will be performed by the University Jazz Bands No. 1 and No. 2 and the Cal Poly Jazz Combos. $6-$15. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND performs in Arroyo Grande on March 5 at 8pm. Named for the historic Preservation Hall in New Orleans, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is hailed as “The best jazz band in the land.”  They work to preserve the New Orleans Jazz style by keeping alive the traditions and history of this uniquely American sound with tunes like the Saints Go Marching In,” and many more. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.

 

JAMES “SUPERHARP” COTTON along with The James Cotton Blues Band take the stage on March 13 at 8pm at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC in SLO. This true blues legend is a Smithsonian inductee. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER brings the bluegrass to SLO on March 14 at 7pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. This Grammy winner presents the hoedown of the year. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.

 

 

 

For locals, by locals

 

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS WAKE THE DEAD on Sept. 26 at Castoro Cellars at 7 p.m. for $22. Info: 772-2880, 238-0725, 1-888-326-3463, or SLOfolks.org.

 

VILLA VALDEMOSA MUSIC FESTIVAL Sept. 26 from 3pm-10pm. 2552 Old Grove Lane in Paso Robles. Music, art, auction and more. Info and RSVP: 400-7932.

 

CUESTA NIGHT BAND CONCERT AT DANA ADOBE is Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. This fundraiser to benefit the adobe features an 18-piece band, made up of professional musicians from Santa Maria to Paso Robles. A pre-concert reception starts at 3 p.m. $15-$20. There’s open seating in a scenic outdoor venue at 671 South Oakglen Ave. in Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org.

 

GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ CONCERT takes place Sept. 27 with The JD Project at Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach. 3-6pm. Free. Info: 473-4580.

 

BROWN BAG CONCERTS are held the first Friday of each month at noon in Wilson Hall, First Presbyterian Church, corner of Marsh and Morro in SLO. Oct. 2: SLO Strummers. Info: 543-5451.

 

RED BARN CONCERTS: Oct. 3: Cow Bop: Western Swing, Nov. 9: Cafe Musique: World and Classical, Dec. 5: Jorge Mijangos: Mexican Folk, Jan. 6: Cascada de Flores: Cuban and Mexican, Feb. 6: Haole Playboys: Blues and Swing. At St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Lane in Los Osos. Info: [email protected] or 528-4530.

 

SLO COUNTY BAND PERFORMANCES: Pioneer Days on Oct. 10 at noon at the Paso Robles City Square at Spring St. and 11th in Paso Robles, Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11 at 11am at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, 2260 Los Osos Valley Rd. and at a Fall Concert and Benefit for the Homeless on Nov. 15 (tentative) at 3pm at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., SLO. Info: slocountyband.org.

 

33rd ANNUAL “JUBILEE-BY-THE-SEA” is Oct. 23-25 with 20 bands, five stages, and more than 100 shows in Pismo Beach. Admission is $5 and up. All-event badges and daily badges will be available. Info: pismojazz.com, 550-4865, 528-1612, or 481-7840.

 

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS PRESTON REED on Oct. 23 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm, $20. Info: 772-2880
. And on Oct. 24 at Castoro Cellars, 7:30pm, $20. Info: 238-0725. The Duhks perform on Nov. 6 at 7:30pm at Castoro Cellars, $20. Anne Hills performs on Nov. 20 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm, $15. Info: 772-2880. 
Patrick Ball performs on Dec. 11 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm, $15. Info: 772-2880. Rosalie Sorrels Trio performs on Jan. 22 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm, $20. Info: 772-2880. And on 
Jan. 23 at Castoro Cellars, 7:30pm, $20. Info: 238-0725.
 Fishtank Ensemble perform on Feb. 26 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm, $20. Info: 772-2880
. And on Feb. 27 at Castoro Cellars, 7:30pm, $20. Info: 238-0725. 
Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen 
with Orville Johnson and Mark Graham perform on March 11 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7pm. $20. Info: 772-2880 and on March 12 at Castoro Cellars at 7:30pm. $20. Castoro is located at 1315 N. Bethel Road in Templeton and Coalesce is located at 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 238-0725 or slofolks.org.

 

VINA ROBLES TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES on the third Friday of the month. Oct. 23: Julie and The Bad Dogs. $15 and up. 6:30pm. Info: vinarobles.com or 227-4812.

 

MARCHING BAND ANNUAL REWVIEW AND COMPETITION and parade in Downtown Pismo Beach on Nov. 7. Info: pismochamber.com.

 

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT AT FARMERS’ MARKET IN SLO is 7-8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo streets Nov. 19. Info: 541-0286.

 

BANDFEST: WITH CAL POLY BANDS takes place on Nov. 21 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. The Pride of the Pacific Mustang Marching Band will also perform. $8 and up. Info: pacslo.org, 756-2787 or 756-2406.  

 

FIFTH ANNUAL CUESTA MUSIC FACULTY CONCERT on Nov. 21 at 7:30pm. Benefits Cuesta Music Scholarships. On the CPAC Main Stage at Cuesta, $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

SECOND ANNUAL ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONCERT on Dec. 4 at 7:30pm in the CPAC Experimental Theater at Cuesta. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

VAE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Joyous Sounds of Christmas takes place on Dec. 5 at 8pm at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Info: 541-6797 or vocalarts.org.

 

NORTH COUNTY CHORUS performs on Dec. 6 at 3pm at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

THE CUESTA NIGHT BAND performs on Dec. 7 at 7:30pm on the CPAC Main Stage at Cuesta College in SLO. $7-$10. Info: 546-3195.

 

 

 

Student performances

 

PIANO STUDENT RECITAL on November 17 at 7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL on Nov. 19 at 11am in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL takes place on Nov. 20 at 7:30pm in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL takes place on Dec. 3 at 11am in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

PIANO STUDENT RECITAL on Jan. 26 at 7:30pm in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL on March 4 at 11am in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218 at Cal Poly. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

CAL POLY SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT Student Soloist Showcase on March 7 at 3pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Will feature the winners of the annual student solo competition. $6 and up. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL on March 11 at 11am in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.

 

VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL on March 12 at 7:30pm in the Davidson Music Center, Room 218. Free. Info: music.calpoly.edu, 756-2787 or 756-2406.