Clarinetist Sang Yoon Kim leads an in-depth master class with Colburn students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes. Sang Yoon Kim is the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra principal clarinet and a Conservatory alumnus.
Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed.
This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.
Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. This performance will be livestreamed.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra principal clarinet and Conservatory alumnus Sang Yoon Kim returns to the Colburn stage for an intimate performance of works by Mozart, Copland, and Messiaen. This performance will be livestreamed.
Colburn alumnus Marlon Martinez leads the Marlonius Jazz Orchestra in celebration of its debut album release, Marlonius | Strayhorn, featuring the music of Billy Strayhorn and a selection of Marlon’s original compositions. Prior to the performance, Marlon will discuss Strayhorn’s legacy and the Strayhorn project, made possible by the Colburn School, with moderator and KUSC host Alan Chapman.
Violinist Gil Shaham leads an in-depth master class with Colburn students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes. A Grammy Award-winner and a past Musical America’s “Instrumentalist of the Year,” Gil Shaham is sought after throughout the world for concerto appearances with leading orchestras and conductors, and regularly gives recitals and appears with ensembles on the world’s great concert stages and at the most prestigious festivals.
Office Hours won’t take place in December, but join us next month for coffee, treats, and conversation. Save the date—January 21— to learn about events and resources on campus, catch a performance, and meet others in the Colburn community.
Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an afternoon of traditional works and festive songs to celebrate the season.
Top students from the Community School take the stage in a recital showcasing solo and chamber music. This performance will be livestreamed.
Musical Director Liz Kinnon leads Colburn’s Adult Jazz Workshops in a mix of swing, blues, be-bop, and Latin-flavored tunes. Repertoire includes standards by such icons as Vince Guaraldi, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, and others.
Join the Community School’s Suzuki violin and cello students, who will perform a festive program of holiday favorites and other selections.
Exceptionally talented Czech pianist Tomáš Kačo will introduce his recital “Stronger than Yesterday”, created exclusively for the Czech Presidency. Besides the main themes from “Stronger Than Yesterday”, Tomáš Kačo will perform several Czech Christmas carols and a few well-known songs.
Enjoy a holiday party on the Colburn campus, your home away from home. This festive program of dance and music will support the dance programs you love.
Enter into the wonder of the holiday season through this festive program of music and dance, featuring performers from all Colburn’s dance programs in new choreography by Colburn faculty members and Dean Silas Farley. This performance will be livestreamed.
This elite conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life a rich program of orchestral works by Mendelssohn, Haydn, Grieg, and Bartók. This performance will be livestreamed.