Free wednesday Concerts
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles Valley College
Free concerts are presented each Wednesday of every semester at Los Angeles Valley College and are open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Performances are held in the Music Recital Hall (Room 106) or the Music Instrumental Room (Room 112) and begin at 1:45pm. Concerts are coordinated with an in-person Music Appreciation (Music 111) class and a Current Musical Events (Music 152) class, both offered by Dr. Christian Nova.
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Spring 2026 - Free Wednesday Concert Calendar
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Music for Storytelling – Characterization (Film; Opera; Ballet). Featuring the Elixir Piano Trio performing works by Clara Schumann, Gianopoulos, Khachaturian and Piazzola.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 1:45pm
Music for Storytelling – Sung and Danced Drama. Featuring students from the Fall, 2025 Musical Theater Class performing works from Disney Musicals – Jennie Nevin, Allyson Gail, Charisma Carrillo, Ron Spicer, Lisa Turco, Krystle Tugadi and Amy Mayne Robinson. Accompanied by Dr. Frank Garvey and Ms. Natalie Pang.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Music for Storytelling – Songs/Song Cycles. Featuring the Malibu Coast String Quartet (Maria Newman, Carolyn Osborn, Scott Hosfeld and Paula Hochhalter) and Diana Tash (mezzo-soprano). Performing "One Prayer From Eden" and "What the Daisy Said" by Maria Newman.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
A Celebration of American Women Songwriters
"Bow & Aero Ensemble featuring Anna Daley Young"
Sponsored in part by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and Local Musician's Union AFM47. Performing music of Aretha Franklin, Carol King, Linda Ronstadt, Tracy Chapman, Jewel, Alanis Morissette, Haley Williams and Mitski. Featuring the Anna Daley Young Band: Anna Daley Young, lead vocals and guitar; Bryan Lazar, electric guitar; Max Nickou, bass guitar; Joshua Mayo, drum set; and the Bow & Aero Ensemble: Val Vaknine, harp; Natalie Pang, piano; Ginny Luke, violin; Vainayaki Sivaji, violin; Joseph Hagen, viola and Michelle Packman, cello.
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CANCELLED:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Music for Entertainment – Listening at Public Concerts. Featuring pianist Tae-Yeon Lim, performing works by Gabriel Fauré and Franz Schubert.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Music for Entertainment – Listening at Home and at Court. Featuring the Whist Duo - LAVC Faculty Member Dr. Michael Matsuno (flute) and Special Guest Todd Moellenberg (piano) performing Folies d'Espagne by Marin Marais and the Cesar Franck Violin Sonata (flute transcription).
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SPRING BREAK
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Music for Political Expression – National Identity. Featuring the LAVC College Choir and LAVC Chamber Singers, directed by LAVC Faculty Member Glenn Carlos.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – 1:45pm
A Musical Celebration for Jazz Appreciation Month
Featuring the Chris Coulter Jazz Ministry. Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and Local Musician's Union AFM47. Featuring Mark Gasbarro (piano), Alex Acuńa (drums) and Chris Coulter (bass).
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 1:45pm
Functional Music – Music for Spiritual Expression. Featuring LAVC Faculty Members Dr. Christian Nova and Dr. Frank Garvey, performing "Hermit Songs" by Samuel Barber.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
A Concert featuring students from the LAVC Piano Classes, directed by Dr. Cassandra Nickols-Gonzalez.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 1:45pm
Evaluating Music – What is Good Music? (1 of 2). Featuring LAVC Faculty Members Natalie Pang (piano), Joe Hagen (viola/violin) and Severin Behnen (piano).
Wednesday; May 20; 2026
Evaluating Music – What is Good Music? (2 of 2). Featuring the Kadima String Quartet.
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