Performing and Visual Arts

Lafayette Schools Choral Concert – Jan 23, 7pm at Stanley Middle School
The Acalanes Choir is excited to perform at the Lafayette Schools Choral Concert. Come enjoy vocal music performances by Lafayette students of all ages.

Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters would like to recognize the 16 Acalanes musicians who were selected for the prestigious Contra Costa County Honor Band. Acalanes Instrumental Music Dons made a record showing this year and we look forward to their concert in February!

Koto Watanabe, Flute*
Serina Eun, Clarinet*
Monique Khouw, Clarinet*
Noah Frankel, Clarinet
Claire George, Clarinet
Melina Galacatos, Bass Clarinet*
Emme Young, Bass Clarinet
Aya Watanabe, Bassoon
Jonathan Judson, Tenor Saxophone
Bennett George, Trumpet
Emerson Boudreau, Horn
Harrison Mrachek, Horn
Emmett Brummel, Trombone*
Leah Dong, Tuba
Jake Rennie, Percussion
Naoto Watanabe, Percussion
Asterisk indicates 1st Chair – Principal

Choral Winter Concert
Please join us in celebrating the season at the Acalanes Choir Winter Concert  featuring the Harmonix, Octet and more!
When: Thursday, Dec 12, 7pm
Where: AHS Performing Arts Center


 






Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters would like to give a big shout out to the Acalanes musicians who were selected for the California All State Jazz Band and California Honor Orchestra. The All State review panel selects only one jazz piano player from the entire state and APAB is very proud of Nathan Joseph for his accomplishment. Nathan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and will perform with the All State Jazz Band in Sacramento in January. Props also go to violist Miela Hsu and cellist Nathan Feng for earning seats in the California Honor Orchestra and for representing the Acalanes Union High School District at a performance in Santa Monica next month.

Acalanes Choir Concert at St. Mary’s
The Acalanes Choir is pleased to join the St. Mary’s College Choir and the DVC Chamber Singers in performing at the St. Mary’s College Choir Concert, “Keep Looking Up”. The Acalanes Choir will perform at the Thursday night concert only.
When: Thursday, Dec 5, 8pm
Where: St. Mary’s College Chapel, Moraga

Winter Concert 2024
Join us for some holiday cheer as Acalanes Band Director Edwin Cordoba leads his amazing musicians in a festive performance!
When:  Wednesday, Dec 4, 6:30pm
Where: AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Drummer Dons, Acastix
Admission Price: Free ($10 donation suggested)

The Acalanes Choir will perform at the “It’s A Wonderful Life in Lafayette” event  in the Park Plaza on Sat, Dec 8 at 5:10.
 
Choral Winter Concert
Please join us in celebrating the season at the Acalanes Choir Winter Concert  featuring the Harmonix, Octet and more!
When: Thursday, Dec 12, 7pm
Where: AHS Performing Arts Center


 











Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters would like to give a big shout out to the Acalanes musicians who were selected for the California All State Jazz Band and California Honor Orchestra. The All State review panel selects only one jazz piano player from the entire state and APAB is very proud of Nathan Joseph for his accomplishment. Nathan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and will perform with the All State Jazz Band in Sacramento in January. Props also go to violist Miela Hsu and cellist Nathan Feng for earning seats in the California Honor Orchestra and for representing the Acalanes Union High School District at a performance in Santa Monica next month.

Fall Jazz Concert
Don’t miss the upcoming Fall Jazz Concert featuring the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band! Come join us for a fun-filled evening as they perform toe-tapping music that will please everyone!
When: Wednesday, Nov 20, 7 pm
Where: Performing Arts Center at AHS
Performers: Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band
Admission: Free

Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters is incredibly proud of the over 50 students who worked together over the last three months to produce the DramaDons fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The performance was delightful, enchanting, and wonderfully comedic. The talents of every member of the team, Stagecraft students, production crew, and cast shone bright under the gorgeous moonlit set. Bravo, DramaDons!

Save the date for the Fall Jazz Concert, featuring the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band. This event will take place on Wednesday, Nov 20 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center.