Music

  1. A modern building with wooden slats and illuminated exterior lighting, seen at night with palm trees and blurred car lights in the foreground.
    Formed in 1969 and located in the gorgeous seaside community of La Jolla in San Diego County, La Jolla Music Society is one of the West Coast’s leading presenters of premier performing arts. At its state-of-the-art performing arts center, The Conrad, La Jolla Music Society contributes to the region’s cultural...
  2. Close-up of hands installing decorative inlay around the soundhole of an acoustic guitar body.
    Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many...
  3. Five women in black dresses perform a dance on stage, while seated and standing audience members watch in a dimly lit, theatrical setting.
    Opera NEO is a venture for the new generation of young opera singers created to prepare and inspire them to grow and perform at the highest level. We strive to unlock their full potential while nurturing each individual's artistic qualities and personality to help them develop into independent artists. We...
  4. People stand outside a lit-up building with arched roofs and palm trees at dusk, while cars are parked along the street in front.
    The Belly Up opened in Solana Beach, California, in 1974 with only a couple of mics and no stage. Over the years it became a frequent stop for legends like John Lee Hooker, Etta James, and BB King. Epic performances by Curtis Mayfield, George Clinton, The Neville Brothers, and Toots...
  5. A band performs on an outdoor stage facing a crowd of people at a festival or concert in a park during daylight.
    Families, friends and neighbors will enjoy a picnic and settle in for free concerts at Point Loma Park. Each year's lineup promises to please a variety of musical tastes. The concerts will feature young talent on the "Kids Stage" starting at 5:30 PM. The main stage performance begins at 6:15...
  6. An orchestra performs on a stage under string lights, with musicians seated in semicircles and a conductor standing in front of them.
    Rhapsody on the Point On May 18, the public is invited to soar with the Point Loma High School Instrumental Music program by attending Rhapsody on the Point at Humphrey's by the Bay. The students hope to raise $20,000 at the concert and fundraiser, which is also a celebration of...
  7. Large outdoor concert at night with a crowd seated in front of a stage, surrounded by palm trees and marina in the background.
    Since 1982, this beautiful outdoor venue has been showcasing the the biggest names in entertainment including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Steely Dan, Ringo Starr and many more. Located on Shelter Island, Humphreys Concerts is surrounded by San Diego Bay, the twinkling lights...
  8. A large group of people dressed mostly in black with some red accents pose outdoors on grass, smiling and holding their arms out in a welcoming gesture.
    The San Diego Women's Chorus is a non-auditioned, lesbian-allied feminist community chorus that welcomes all women who love to sing. For 25 years, SDWC has been creating quality music and fostering a place for women to share their voices through song. Through musical expression the San Diego Women's Chorus encourages...
  9. A full symphony orchestra is seated on stage in formal attire, with a conductor standing at the center in front of the musicians.
    The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS), was founded in 1945 and is the sixth oldest operating youth orchestra in the United States. We have trained thousands of students over the years. This season, more than 900 musicians between the ages of 8 and 25 are enrolled in our...
  10. A collage of music classes and performances featuring children and adults singing, playing piano, violin, drums, and performing in choirs, both indoors and outdoors.
    San Diego Young Artists Music Academy (SDYAMA) offers a wide variety of programs in vocal, instrumental, choir, dance and many other positive activities in a healthy and safe environment. Our programs help develop culturally relevant and artistic activities for our students that promotes positive self-esteem and good order and discipline...