Colburn School

Due to popular demand for trial classes at Sunday's Open House, we've added additional classes to the schedule to make sure as make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to see what Colburn has to offer!

If you were placed on a waitlist, or haven't yet registered for classes, please visit our registration page to secure your spot. Don't miss this opportunity to explore everything our Community School and Dance Institute have to offer!

Join us on campus from 10 am–4 pm on May 31 for this fun-filled family event—free with your RSVP at the link. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

https://buff.ly/L1zs4XM

This past weekend, we celebrated the graduating high school seniors from our Community School of Performing Arts! 🎓🎉

For those who could join us for this lovely afternoon of performances and remarks, we hope you enjoy this glimpse from our own Ron Mitchell.

Don't miss as our Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year this Saturday, May 30, with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

Get tickets to join us at Cal State LA's Luckman Theatre at 2 and/or 5 pm: https://buff.ly/yVaGImo

Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year next Saturday, May 30, at with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks. Get your tickets to join us at Cal State LA's Luckman Theatre at 2 and/or 5 pm: https://buff.ly/yVaGImo

Colburn’s talented tap, hip hop, and jazz students show off their skills this Saturday, May 23, in TAPWORKS!

Join us for this vibrant spring showcase, featuring a special teacher appreciation, in Zipper Hall at 2 and 5 pm. Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4uXRuU9

Bravo to our Community School students on an incredible McAllister Honors Recital! 👏

These top students were selected to present solo and chamber works through a rigorous and competitive audition process, so don't miss out on their hard work–enjoy the showcase whenever you please on our YouTube: https://buff.ly/zpw8hJp

We are thrilled to welcome Camilo Téllez as the new Community School Director of Orchestras!

Camilo is a Colombian-American conductor whose work focuses on orchestral programming, sound, and the relationship between repertoire and context. His artistic development was shaped within the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Dudamel Fellowship (2021–2022), where he worked closely with Gustavo Dudamel, collaborating with artists such as Zubin Mehta, Michael Tilson Thomas, Elim Chan, Hilary Hahn, Beatrice Rana, Emanuel Ax, and María Dueñas.

His work has taken him across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and China, with appearances including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, the Naples Philharmonic, the Florida Orchestra, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hamburg Theater Orchestra, and the Turku Chamber Orchestra. This international experience reflects a broad engagement with orchestral performance across different cultural and institutional settings.

Read more about Camilo on our website: https://buff.ly/FA4cYoU

Our Community School students are closing out their school year with another packed weekend: Enjoy Chamber Concerts in Thayer Hall at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm on Saturday, May 16, and then the rigorous and competitive McAllister Honors Recital in Zipper Hall at 1 pm on Sunday, May 17.

Click the link in our bio to check out our calendar for details about these performances and more: https://buff.ly/OmHeN6g

Tenor Trombonists! Due to TWO students winning jobs (major congratulations!) we now have TWO spots available in 's studio. 🎶

Applications are now open and must be submitted by May 18 at 12 pm PT. Prescreening requirements include one movement of a concerto and three orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice. Prescreening decisions will be sent out on May 19. Selected applicants will be invited to audition on June 1, with the option of either a Zoom or in-person on campus audition.

Get more information and apply: https://buff.ly/yvllv70

This Friday, May 15 at 7 pm, Taiwan Philharmonic proudly presents “From Formosa,” a premier cultural diplomacy tour showcasing Taiwan’s rich musical tapestry. Led by Concertmaster Hao-Tun Teng and an elite chamber ensemble, the performance, celebrating “America250” and Taiwanese American Heritage Week, features acclaimed pianist Chun-Chieh Yen and the soulful voices of the Taiwu Ballads Troupe (TBT).

The program bridges tradition and modernity, spanning Tyzen Hsiao’s iconic Aboriginal Suite, contemporary Hakka compositions, and the highly anticipated world premiere of a new work by composer Ke-Chia Chen. From the raw beauty of indigenous Paiwan chants to contemporary piano quintets, this concert offers a captivating journey through Taiwan’s diverse heritage. Join us for an unforgettable evening where music transcends borders, celebrating the deep friendship between Taiwan and the United States through the finest artistry.

Reserve your seat in Thayer Hall today: https://buff.ly/SDbwaSl