ARC Instrumental Jazz Ensembles

07/22/2026

06/14/2026

THANKS to everyone who came out to our Jazz Workshop today! Special thanks to our teachers Stephanie Sugano, Santiago Sabado, Brad North; Asst. teacher Tavyn Eifertsen; our clinicians Josh Murray, Mike Souliere and Scott Gordon; our counselors Alexander, JJ, Jonathan, Willow and Brynn; and our Saturday helpers Michael and Johnny. And a special Shout Out to Jim Bunton and the for their generous scholarship donations.

06/12/2026

We are really looking forward to this Saturday’s ARC Summer Jazz Workshop! While our 3 levels of bands are coming together very nicely, we have openings for one high school level alto sax player and bari sax player.

Openings are also still available in our middle school level band: alto sax (1), tenor sax (1), bari sax (1), trombones (2), and piano (1)

We can’t wait to see you there and please help us spread the word!

Sign up details: https://arcmusicdepartment.kit.com/aaa5d19e50

06/02/2026

We can’t wait for this year’s Summer Jazz Workshop! Saturday, June 13. Be sure to check out the details here

The ARC Summer Jazz Workshop is a one-day event that is open to all instrumental musicians from middle school to adult, interested in developing skills in the jazz idiom. Students will practice sight-reading skills in an ensemble setting throughout the day. Students will also attend a workshop on ja...

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone - including President Lisa Cardoza - for coming out to tonight’s concert! And thank you students for putting on such a great show!

05/13/2026

Each year we couldn’t be more proud of how this event comes together. What a great night to transport back in musical time to celebrate the big swing sounds of the War Years that helped so many band together. We are so excited to once again bring back the Andrew Sisters and to celebrate our Veterans! Hope to see you there and please share with your friends and family.

05/02/2026

Join us for our May concert series of exceptional performances showcasing the talent and creativity of ARC's music students and ensembles. From festive celebrations to powerful choral works, these concerts offer something for every music lover.

📍 Most performances held at the ARC Theatre

🎻 Orchestra: "From the New World"
Wednesday, May 6th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.

🎹 Jazz Combos Showcase
Thursday, May 7th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 ARC Fine Arts 547

🎺 Mariachi Los Rios
Friday, May 8th | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

🎼 Wind Bands: "Gershwin!"
Monday, May 11th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.

🎶 Concert Choir: "The Music of Sacramento"
Tuesday, March 12th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.

🎤 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, March 13th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.

🎷 Instrumental Jazz Ensemble: "The 13th Annual: A Tribute to the War Years"
Thursday, March 14th | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 ARC Student Center

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3QY6qTo

03/26/2026

The force is with us this morning - on our way to visit and record at Skywalker Ranch. So excited to have you President Cardoza along for the ride.

03/06/2026

🎶 THE STARS ARE READY! 🎶

We just wrapped up an incredible dress rehearsal tonight, and the energy in the ARC Theatre is electric! 🎻✨

Our Concerto Competition Winners are officially ready to take the stage this weekend for two nights. From the powerful movements of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto to the soaring melodies of Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, you won’t want to miss these talented soloists in action!

📍 WHERE: ARC Theatre, 4700 College Oak Drive
🗓️ WHEN: Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th
⏰ TIME: 7:30 PM
🎟️ TICKETS: $15 General / $10 Students

Skip the line and grab your tickets now at ARCORCHESTRA.COM! 🎟️👇

Come out and support these amazing local musicians—see you at the show! 🎼🙌

02/18/2026