05/09/2026
Don’t miss tonight’s concert! Our Chamber Singers, combined with the College of the Sequoias Chamber Singers from Visalia, will perform Poulenc’s brilliant “Gloria” with pianist Janelle Kim and soprano Andrea Zomorodian, and our entire piano faculty will open the festivities with a fantasy on themes from the opera “Carmen” that will blow your mind.
Tickets are just $10! https://occtickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=5387
See you there!
09/16/2025
Save the date and join us at our next Coast Musical Encounters event!
“Sounds of South Indian Classical Music”
Guest Artist: Mayuri Vasan
Wednesday, October 8th @7:30PM
Music Recital Hall (MUS 102)
Join us for a free lecture-demonstration on South Indian Classical Music presented by guest artist, Mayuri Vasan. This engaging event will introduce the rich traditions and techniques of the art form, offering both insight and live singing demonstrations.
Directions & Parking:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Closest parking to the event is in Lot C off Arlington Drive
https://orangecoastcollege.edu/about/map/index.html
Other details:
- This event is free and open to all – no RSVP required
- Free parking is being offered from 6PM-11PM in Parking Lots C&D for the event
- A reception will follow the conclusion of the event
- Contact event organizer, Kelly Self, at [email protected] with any questions you may have regarding the event or to request accommodations related to a disability
08/25/2025
We’re baaaaaack!
Here’s to a fantastic new school year of great music and lasting friendships!
05/12/2025
Join us this Wednesday, May 14th, for a FREE mini afternoon concert in the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion. It's a 2-in-1: Listen to the OCC Chorale & student soloists from the Chorale while exploring the OCC "Student Showcase" Art Exhibit!
05/07/2025
The stage is set (literally) for our epic Mozart & Beethoven concert this Saturday!
Do you have your tickets yet? If not, get them now by visiting https://occtickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=4455 -- we can't wait to perform this incredible music for you!
04/28/2025
DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Our Chamber Singers will perform Mozart's legendary Requiem with full orchestra, and piano faculty member Teresa de Jong-Pombo will be the soloist for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4.
It's all happening next Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $15 or $10 with student ID, and parking is free in Lots C and D.
Come hear our biggest concert of the year and be amazed by what's happening at OCC!
03/24/2025
A big thank you to Simone Torres for sharing your career insights into vocal producing and engineering at our Coast Musical Encounters event last week!
Our next CME event will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, and feature guest speaker, Saunder Choi! See OCC Music Department’s event page for details.
03/19/2025
OCC Music Hosts Grammy-nominated Simone Torres for a Masterclass on Vocal Production and Engineering
The Orange Coast College Music Department is presenting “Finding Your Frequency: Simone Torres Talks Vocal Production and Engineering” as part of its Coast Musical Encounters series on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Music Recital Hall (Music 102).