Performing and Visual Arts

Accolades for Acalanes Jazz Band Students
Huge congratulations to the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble and the Acalanes Jazz Combo for their award-winning performances at the 34th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival held on Saturday, Jan 28. This event is one of the largest jazz competitions in California with middle school and high school jazz bands, vocal jazz choirs, and jazz combos from all over Northern California participating.

The Acalanes Jazz Combo of Lucas Chow, Tommy Gallagher, Nathan Joseph, and Spencer Tantameng took top honors with 1st place in the Combos A Division.
Acalanes Jazz Ensemble received an impressive 4th place in the Band A Division, directed by Laura Gibson.

Congrats again to our amazing students!

For an excellent overview of all VAPA classes, listen to the Dons Dialogue recording from Friday, Jan 20 (see here)!

CONGRATULATIONS ACALANES JAZZ!
The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble performed at the 34th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival, Saturday, January 28, one of the largest jazz competitions in California, and it was an exciting day of entertainment! Middle school and high school jazz bands, vocal jazz choirs, and jazz combos from all over Northern California competed.  

The Acalanes Jazz Combo of Lucas Chow, Tommy Gallagher, Nathan Joseph, and Spencer Tantameng received 1st place in the Combos A Division and the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble received 4th place in the Band A Division. Directed by Lauren Gibson. 

BAND MEMBER RECOGNITION
We are very proud to recognize and honor our talented Acalanes musicians who were accepted into these distinguished ensembles this year!

• CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HONOR BAND
  Serina Eun, Melina Galacatos, Miles Garcia, Zach Garcia, Zero Hill, Nathan Joseph, Monique Khouw, Sabrina Koo, Daichi Nannen, Cole Ruebner, Aya Watanabe, Koto Watanabe, and Adelina Zheng.  The CCC Honor Band concert is Saturday, Feb 4, 7 pm at Alhambra High School in Martinez. 
  
  
• CALIFORNIA ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
  Spencer Tantameng
  
  

For an excellent overview of all VAPA classes, listen to the Dons Dialogue recording from Friday, Jan 20 (see link above)!

Band Student Recognition
We are very proud to recognize and honor our talented Acalanes musicians who were accepted into these distinguished ensembles this year!
 
Contra Costa County Honor Band
Serina Eun, Melina Galacatos, Miles Garcia, Zach Garcia, Zero Hill, Nathan Joseph, Monique Khouw, Sabrina Koo, Daichi Nannen, Cole Ruebner, Aya Watanabe, Koto Watanabe, Adelina Zheng
 
California All-State Jazz Ensemble
Spencer Tantameng
 
More details to follow on the exact times of their public performances later this year.
 
Upcoming Lafayette District Band Festival Events

• District Band Festival 1: 

Monday, Jan 23 at 7pm in the Stanley Middle School Gym.
Springhill and Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Symphonic and Silver Bands, and Acalanes Wind Ensemble will be performing.

• District Band Festival 2: 

Tuesday, Jan 24 at 7pm in the Stanley Middle School Gym.
Lafayette and Burton Valley Elementary, Stanley Cadet band, and Acalanes Symphonic Band will be performing.

• District Orchestra Festival:  

Wednesday, Jan 25 at 7pm in the Stanley Middle School Gym.
Combined Elementary Strings, Strings Intermezzo, Stanley String Orchestra, and Acalanes Orchestra will be performing.

Winter Choral Concert
Please join the Acalanes Choir & Friends to ring in the season at our Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec 1 at 7 pm! Enjoy renditions of classics like “Sleigh Ride”, “Holly, Jolly Christmas” and more!
 
Date: Thursday, Dec 1
Time: 7pm
Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups: Acalanes Choir & Friends
Admission Price: Free

Visit the APAB website for more information on Winter Choral and Instrumental Concerts.

The musical festivities continue in November with the Fall Jazz Concert! Director Lauren Gibson and her amazing Acalanes Jazz Ensemble will be joined by special guests, the talented Stanley Messengers (Todd Minson, Director). Join us for a night of wonderful music!
 
Date: Thursday, Nov 17
Time: 7pm
Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups: Acalanes Jazz Ensemble and Stanley Messengers
Admission Price: Free ($5 donation suggested for adults)

Musical festivities continue in November with the Fall Jazz Concert, Thursday, Nov 17. Director Lauren Gibson and her amazing Acalanes Jazz Ensemble will be joined by special guests, the talented Stanley Messengers (Todd Minson, Director). Join us for a night of wonderful music!

Date: Thursday, Nov 17
Time: 7pm
Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups: Acalanes Jazz Ensemble and Stanley Messengers
Admission Price: Free ($5 donation suggested for adults)

The Acalanes DramaDons are proud to present Rumors, by Neil Simon
In this laugh out loud comedy, four couples arrive at the 10th anniversary celebration party for New York’s deputy mayor and his wife, only to find the mayor wounded in bed and the wife missing.
 
Rumors runs Oct 26, 27, 28, and 29 in the Acalanes Little Theater. All shows start at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm.
 
Tickets are $7.00 for students and $14.00 for general admission and can be purchased at ahsperformingarts.org.

Mark your October calendar for the widely popular Acalanes Pops Concert! Directors Lauren Gibson and Meredith Hawkins will lead their talented students in performing beloved music from various soundtracks. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening!

Date:  Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time:  7:00-8:30pm
Location:  AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups:  Acalanes Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir
Admission:  Free ($5 donation suggested for adults)
Click here for full flyer

The Acalanes DramaDons are proud to present Rumors, by Neil Simon
In this laugh out loud comedy, four couples arrive at the 10th anniversary celebration party for New York’s deputy mayor and his wife, only to find the mayor wounded in bed and the wife missing.
 
Rumors runs Oct 26, 27, 28, and 29 in the Acalanes Little Theater. All shows start at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm.
 
Tickets are $7.00 for students and $14.00 for general admission and can be purchased at ahsperformingarts.org.

Mark your October calendar for the widely popular Acalanes Pops Concert! Directors Lauren Gibson and Meredith Hawkins will lead their talented students in performing beloved music from various soundtracks. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening!

Date:  Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time:  7:00-8:30pm
Location:  AHS Performing Arts Center
Music Groups:  Acalanes Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir
Admission:  Free ($5 donation suggested for adults)
Click here for full flyer