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Alice by Heart – A Musical By Duncan Sheik
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater, and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
APPLIED MUSIC PROGRAM
Join us as we celebrate the performances of our Applied Music Program students. These students have worked very hard to prepare for their performances. We know you will be thrilled to watch these future professional musicians as they grow in their craft and support them as they go forward.
Sculpting Sounds – Directed by Heather Barclay
Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesSCULPTING SOUNDS Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) Experience music through visual arts as the Palomar Concert Band experiments with musical sound elements. Listen to the ensemble as they sculpt the air through different sounds, timbres, and rhythms. Join us on an immersive journey… Continue Reading Bad Hombres, Good Wives by Herbert Sigüenza – Directed by Michael Mufson
Music Fusion! – Directed by Ellen Weller and Lisa Friedrichs
Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesMusic Physics: Impressive vocal forces + colorful orchestral dynamism = sound explosion, generated by our largest ensembles presenting Hanson’s “Sea Symphony” and Vivaldi’s “Gloria.”
Jazz Ensemble Concert Series – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton
Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesExperience the thrilling big band sounds of the Palomar College Day and Night Jazz Ensembles with vibrant rhythms and melodies—both old and new—brought to life here at Palomar College’s campus. Mark your calendar and plan to be a part of a concert series everyone will love!
Latin Nights – Directed by Patriceann Mead
PAC 215 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, United StatesDoors open at 5:00 p.m.; Salsa class begins at 5:45 p.m. Salsa band and open dance floor starts at 6:15 p.m. Performance/Demonstrations Featuring Agogo-Cuban/Brazilian Drum and Dance 7:00 p.m. Latin Nights is a free event.
Cuban food/appetizers will be served. Join us for an evening of Cuban Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and informal performances by Agogo, the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble and World Drum and Dance Students. This evening also includes an open dance floor and live music by local salsa band. Bring your salsa shoes! Founded and directed by Patriceann Mead.
Ride The Cyclone – Palomar Performance Club
Performance Lab (D10) 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesPalomar Performance Club presents… Ride The Cyclone! Written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Benjamin Demi-Paris Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (D10) Join us in Performance Lab D-10 for this special student-produced event as The Amazing Karnak, a mysterious fortune-telling machine that can predict the exact cause, time, and… Continue Reading Bad Hombres, Good Wives by Herbert Sigüenza – Directed by Michael Mufson
Symphony of Colors – Directed by Heather Barclay
Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesSYMPHONY OF COLORS Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) The Palomar Concert Band presents Symphony of Colors. Join the instrumentalists as they create pictures through sound and color. Musical compositions such as Hazo’s “Blue and Green Music” will have you seeing the colors of… Continue Reading Ride The Cyclone – Palomar Performance Club
Current Waves – Directed by Dr. Madelyn Byrne
Performance Lab (D10) 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesPlease join us for the Student Composer’s Concert at Palomar College. Enjoy a wide range of stylistic approaches as each student composer freely explores their own compositional voice in the style of their choosing, while simultaneously being challenged to achieve excellence in their craft. Come and support our students and hear the music of tomorrow, today.
Performing Arts Students Scholarship Application Information
Palomar Performing Arts 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesNEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL? Scholarships are available for continuing or transferring Performing Arts Students!
Art That Positively Vibrates! – Directed by Ellen Weller
ART THAT POSITIVELY VIBRATES! Palomar Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Ellen Weller Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) Fasten your seatbelts, the students are driving this motion-themed concert! Our annual student showcase will feature student instrumental and vocal soloists with orchestra along with an original student composition! Then we feature Concertmaster Ondrej Lewit… Continue Reading Ride The Cyclone – Palomar Performance Club
HONORS RECITAL
Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United StatesThe Honors Recital showcases the top Applied Music students at Palomar College. Come join us to hear them make some beautiful music.