The Santa Barbara Symphony presents Santa Barbara Youth Symphony on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 4 PM. This advanced ensemble – which brings together 50 gifted musicians ages 12-18 from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire – teaches the skills and instills the discipline that budding young musicians need

UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital of original works for carillon, plus arrangements of classical and modern favorites created specifically for carillon. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks, and enjoy the recitals from the lawn outside the tower! UCSB’s Storke Tower and its carillon were a gift from Thomas Storke, former

Lobero LIVE presents Watchhouse “Special Duo Set,” with special guest Humbird, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, and are now celebrating the release of 2022’s self-produced recording Watchhouse (Duo) with a short run of

Tabla and bansuri meet acoustic bass and banjo in this seamless musical adventure combining the cerebral complexity of Indian ragas with bluegrass and the gut-level groove of a funky bass line.

The UCSB Department of Music with Arts & Lectures presents special guest and world-famous Indian drummer Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain will give a talk and demonstration with the UCSB music community on November 15, 10:00 am at Kerr Hall Studio. The pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s greatest and most influential musicians, one

With a well-earned reputation as the must-hear pianist of the 21st century, Daniil Trifonov maintains an exquisite balance between power and subtlety in this program of works by Rameau, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Beethoven.

Drew Tretick: A Classical Violinist's Odyssey Saturday, November 18, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 pm Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA In person and Live Webcast Presenter: Drew Tretick Drew Tretick brings everything orchestras want from an artist, namely a great player with charisma, connection with the audience, and the greatest charts you could