News & Events

"Unrequited" - Student Capstone Performance

April 21, 12:15 pm, ARTS 111

Songs that give you a glimpse into the whimsical world of Claire Rollins, vocalist.

"Almost Yours" - Student Capstone Performance

April 24, 6:15 pm, ARTS 111

Songs of the yearning heart of a lover-girl. Music composed by Kaylee Medlock, guitar and vocalist.

"Schiz Sketches" - Student Capstone Performance

April 24, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

A guitar in many minds by Jesse Batey, guitarist.

"Songbird" - Student Capstone Performance

April 24, 7:45 pm, ARTS 111

Songs of love lost, love reminisced, and love finally found by Veronica Arteche, vocalist.

"Growing Pains" - Student Capstone Performance

April 24, 8:30 pm, ARTS 111

An introspective look at growth as a musician by Andrew Kelly, drummer.

University Choir Spring Concert

April 26, 3:00 pm, ARTS 111

 

I WAS, AM, WILL BE

April 30, 2:30 pm, ARTS 111

J.R. Rice is a Black man, writer, teacher, event host & curator, and spoken word artist, born and raised in Oakland, California. He has a B.A in Creative Writing and an English Education teaching credential from California State University of Long Beach. While studying abroad in Greece, he was mentored by the author, George Crane. His novel, Broken Pencils earned the 2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award, 2024 Pencraft Summer Best Book Award winner for Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction, and the 2024 Hawthorne Prize Finalist for Best Fiction. His poetry collection, I WAS, AM, WILL BE was a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 St. Lawrence Book Award from Black Lawrence Press. In addition to his writing accolades, he earned the Rookie of the Year award at the 2005 National Collegiate Poetry Slam in Philadelphia. He was a Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Berkeley Poetry Slam Finals. He was one of the judges for the 2025 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate. He is one of the organizing committee members of the 2026 Beast Crawl Literary Festival in Oakland. He currently hosts and curates the Get-Hype Open-Mic biweekly series in West Oakland. To learn more about J.R. Rice, visit www.jrrice.com

"Soulful Voices: Finding Expression through Music" - Student Capstone Performance

May 4, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

Where passion finds its sound and every voice matters by Tigist Murphy, vocalist.

"Sierra's Place" - Student Capstone Performance

May 4, 8:00 pm, ARTS 111

An evening of music that invites you into the world of story and sound by Sierra Alicea, vocalist.

Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

May 5, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

 

Symphonic Band Spring Concert

May 6, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

 

"A Sea of Waves" - Student Capstone Performance

May 8, 6:00 pm, ARTS 111

A collection of music that sweeps one away by Jason Abiog, drummer.

"Sound Chaser" - Student Capstone Performance

May 8, 6:45 pm, ARTS 111

The music is your special friend by Zane Jillo, pianist.

"Into the Lion's Den" - Student Capstone Performance

May 8, 7:30 pm, ARTS 111

A tale of lived experiences by Jocelyn Lyons, bassist and Tommy Trahan, saxophonist.

Camarada presents "A World of Sound"

November 6, 12:00 pm, ARTS 111

Experience a vibrant journey through Latin American, American, and Spanish music performed by mixed ensembles featuring flute, violin, cello, piano, and harp. Each combination offers a delightful exploration of color and texture—showcasing the expressive possibilities of these instruments together.

Three-time GRAMMY Award–nominated composer Miguel del Aguila will join the ensemble to discuss his captivating work Submerged for flute, violin, cello, and harp, and share insights into his unique compositional approach, deeply rooted in the sounds and rhythms of his native Uruguay.

University Choir Concert

November 16, 2:00 pm, ARTS 111

Jazz Ensemble Concert

Tuesday,  December 2, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

University Symphonic Band Concert

Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

Featured Student Recital

Friday, December 5, 7:00 pm, ARTS 111

Career Week Guest Panel

October 14, 12:00 pm, ARTS 111

Hear from three people in the music industry about potential careers in the field! Free snacks provided!

• Joanne Stohs - President, North San Diego Chapter of Music Teachers Association of California
• Robin Sassi - Owner, San Diego Music Studio
• Eric Ebel - Senior Program Manager, National Association of Music Merchants

Dr. Cheng and Dr. Tseng in Concert

October 23, 12:00 pm, ARTS 111

Join us as our own Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng performs a program of Schubert and Mendelssohn with a special guest performer, cellist Dr. Paul Tseng, Music Director of the San Diego Music Society.