Palomar Choral Academy
2026-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Palomar Choral Academy June 2026
Join us for the fifth annual Palomar Choral Academy—open to all singers from middle school through adult!
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What to Expect:

Daily voice-building sessions and choral rehearsals
Optional private voice lessons
Guest artist presentations
Opportunities to connect with fellow singers

The academy takes place on the Palomar College campus and brings together current and former members of the Palomar College vocal programs alongside singers from the San Diego Master Chorale.

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SCHEDULE
Monday, June 15
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Tuesday, June 16
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Wednesday, June 17
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
**On Campus Dinner

Thursday, June 18
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Arboretum walk/hike: TBD
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Friday, June 19
No sessions in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

Saturday, June 20
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Final concert, 4:00 pm

2026 Repertoire (to be selected from this list)
Praise His Holy Name (Keith Hampton)
Weep O Mine Eyes (Bennett)
The Word Was God (Powell)
The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Arr. Podd)
I Am Light (India.Arie Simpson/Arr. Darita Seth)
Spirit (Baker)
I Had No Time to Hate (Howe)
Angel Band (Arr. Brandau)
Da Nobis Pacem (Mendelssohn)
Against All Odds (Arr. Earley)
La Llorona (Arr. Saldana)
An American Hymn (Arr. Effinger)
Star Spangled Banner (Arr. Meader)
It’ll Be Alright (Erich Eastman)

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Co-sponsored by: Palomar College Foundation | Palomar Performing Arts | San Diego Master Chorale

Questions? Contact John Russell at jrussell@palomar.edu

Concert Hour - Duo Amandi
2026-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Duo Amandi – Emily Harrington & Elvin Schlanger
Instrument: Flute
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Danny Green
2026-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Danny Green
Instrument: Piano
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Daniel Nielsen
2026-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Daniel Nielsen
Instrument: Saxophone
Date: Thursday, October 1st, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Clue
2026-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Clue
Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional Material by Hunter Foster, and Eric Price
Directed by Michael Mufson
October 2 – 11; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Concert Hour - Quin Herron
2026-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Quin Herron
Instrument: Irish flute, whistle, and vocals
Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Stephen Porter
2026-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Stephen Porter
Instrument: Piano
Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
Program Description:
Pianist Stephen Porter presents a program of masterpieces by Chaminade, Beethoven, Chopin, and the premiere of Andrew List’s monumental “Le Pont Universel” (The Universal Bridge).
Mr. Porter performs this season in Paris, New York, Chicago, Boston and San Francisco, and with Grammy award winning artists Krista River, Ilana Davidson and Dashon Burton.
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Masquerade and Mystery
2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Masquerade and Mystery
Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay
Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT)
Celebrate the cool, crisp nights of Autumn and the spooky mystery of October. The Howard Brubeck Theatre will resound with the resonance of clattering chains, spooks, growling ghouls, and frantic murmurings of mysterious sounds. The Palomar Comet Concert Band welcomes you to join the opening concert of our season!

Palomar Choral Reunion, 2026
2026-10-17 13:00 - 22:30 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Palomar Choral Renunion
Please plan to join Joe Stanford, David Chase, Sally Dean, John Russell and a host of other alumni singers for a memorable Palomar Choral Reunion in honor of Palomar College’s 80th anniversary. Celebrate eight decades of music, community, and tradition as alumni, faculty, and friends come together for an evening of song and shared memories. Be part of this special milestone event, culminating in a performance by the Alumni Choir, the Palomar Chorale and the Palomar Chamber Singers on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00pm concert in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Proposed Schedule (subject to slight changes)

Wednesday, October 14 – Optional Combined Rehearsal
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Music pick-up/organization/socializing (HBT/Lobby/TA Courtyard?)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Reunion Chorus Rehearsal (HBT)
7:45 pm to 9:10 pm Palomar Chorale Rehearsal (HBT)
Saturday, October 17 – Reunion Event Day
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Registration (HBT lobby)
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Reunion Chorus Rehearsal (HBT)
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm Social time/break
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner and program (organized sharing)
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Re-seating and sound check (HBT)
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Doors open
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Concert
Cost: $75.00 per singer (current Palomar students exempt)
Includes one ticket to the concert (for guest), music scores, dinner, and memorabilia

Registration Link (payment will be requested later): LINK

Back to School Blues
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES
Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT)
The only blues you’ll want this semester! Back to School Blues features the Day and Night Jazz Ensembles in a celebration of blues-inspired jazz, where soulful melodies, swinging rhythms, and dynamic improvisation take center stage. Experience the music that has shaped generations of jazz artists and discover why the blues remain the heartbeat of this enduring American art form.

Concert Hour - Tom Griesgraber
2026-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Tom Griesgraber
Instrument: Chapman Stick
Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Totentanz
2026-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Totentanz
Palomar Symphony Orchestra, featuring Dr. Michael Munson
Directed by Ellen Weller
Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)
It is Autumn, and there are shadowy forces at play! We kick off our season by delving into the darker side of human emotion in three epic works. Featured pieces include Emilie Mayer’s Faust Overture, Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 in C minor and the deliciously malevolent  Totentanz by Franz Liszt with Dr. Michael Munson, piano soloist.

Concert Hour - Mark Dresser & Bert Turetzky
2026-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performers: Mark Dresser & Bert Turetzky
Instrument: Bass
Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Jonathan Garner
2026-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Jonathan Garner
Instrument: Guitar
Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Henry Doktorski
2026-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Henry Doktorski
Instrument: Accordion & Piano
Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Chappell Kingsland
2026-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Event Information
Performer: Chappell Kingsland
Instrument: Piano
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Performance Lab (D-10)
General Information
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Concert Hour - Ink to Sound – A Student Composers’ Recital
2026-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Doors open at 12:50pm, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 1:00pm and ends at approximately 2:00pm. At the discretion of the house manager, late arrivals will be admitted during the first performance pause. There is no charge for admission. Patrons are urged to allow sufficient time to secure parking and reach the performance venue before the concert begins. Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos.
Performances will be held in the Performance Lab (D10), unless otherwise noted by “(HBT)” Performances held in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Free parking, no charge for admission.

Ink to Sound – A Student Composers’ Recital
2026-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Ink to Sound – A Student Composers’ Recital
Directed by Madelyn Byrne
Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m., Performance Lab (D10)
Every piece of music begins as an idea on a page. Ink to Sound showcases the creativity, dedication, and artistic voices of our student composers as their original works come to life in performance. Drawing inspiration from the world around them—from personal experiences and stories to art, media, and imagination—our student composers invite you to experience an evening of original music that celebrates the boundless possibilities of creative expression.

Prokofiev: Molly! The Art of Dance
2026-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Prokofiev: Molly! The Art of Dance
Palomar Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Ellen Weller
Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)
Join us for a celebration of the choreography of Dr. Molly Faulkner as we feature the exquisitely danceable music of Sergei Prokofiev in this delightful family-friendly program! March from the Love for the Three Oranges, Symphony No 1 (Classical), Lt. Kiji Suite and Peter and the Wolf!

Between la Rosa and the Sword
2026-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Studio Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Between la Rosa and the Sword
Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno
Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
December 4 – 13; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.;
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (ST)
Set in the romantic world of Old California, this Chicano comedy of errors blends mistaken identities, romance, rivalry, and swordplay into a story deeply connected to the heart of California and the communities that call it home. Caught between two worlds, characters search for love, identity, and a place to belong while navigating family expectations, cultural pressures, and the question of who they truly are beneath the roles they play. Through humor, passion, and adventure, Entre la Rosa y la Espada explores the ties that bind us to family, culture, and one another. Mostly in English with some Spanish.

Faculty Share the Spotlight
2026-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Faculty Share the Spotlight
Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00p.m. (HBT)
Join the Day and Night Jazz Ensembles for Faculty Share the Spotlight, an evening celebrating the artistry, collaboration, and mentorship that emphasizes Palomar’s music program. Featuring special performances by our talented music faculty alongside student musicians, this concert highlights the dynamic exchange of experience, creativity, and a shared passion for jazz. Experience an unforgettable evening where accomplished educators and emerging artists come together to make music on one stage.
