Last semester, Grossmont’s Music Department delivered musical chords that brought everyone together. This semester, the department will offer more, including Jazz, Afro-Cuban Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra and more.
Kiara Mogavero, a student at Grossmont, said she views the musical concerts as a “beautiful way to bring everyone together.”.
Student-led concerts have brought the student community to showcase what they have learned from instructors at Grossmont, such as Music Department Chair Derek Cannon.
Bradon Hilgeman, who is majoring in music as a drummer, referred to Cannon a “good band leader” and said they are prepared to demonstrate their talents in the Afro-Cuban Ensemble performance on April 18. Hilgeman said he will assist with instruments such as brass horns, combalis and shakers.
At the end of April, a student’s advanced recital will wrap up what the student musicians have gathered through their learnings. Food will be provided with beverages for attendees.
The following concerts will be performed in April in the Performing and Visual Arts Center (Building 22):
- Advanced & Alumni Recital: April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
- Music Major Recital: April 11 at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
- Grossmont Symphony Orchestra: April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 general, $15 senior/military, $5 student
- Cadence Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Melonie Grinnell: April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 student
- Grossmont Jazz Faculty Derek Cannon, Melonie Grinnell, Justin Grinnell and special guests: April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 student
- Chamber Music featuring the Grossmont Symphony String Quintet & Woodwind Quintet: April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 general, $15 senior/military, $5 student.
In May, the Music Department will continue to showcase art through music, bringing communities together to share passion, including works by musicians such as Tasha Smith-Godinez and Ondrej Lewit to name a few. Austin Galbreath, music major and creator of Grossmont’s Jazz Club, introduces the month’s concerts as the “history of jazz.” Here’s the schedule:
- Music Major Recital: May 2 at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
- Jazz and Vocal Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Derek Cannon and Melonie Grinnell: May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 student
- Grossmont Symphony Orchestra: May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $45 general, $35 senior/military, $5 student
- Concert Band Spring Concert: May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 student
- Grossmont Master Chorale: May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 general, $15 senior/military, $5 student
- Grossmont String Ensemble and North Coast Strings, directed by Alyze Dreiling: May 28 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 student
- Grossmont-Cuyamaca Music Alliance Student Benefit Concert: June 1 at 2-4 p.m. *100% of ticket sales will directly benefit Grossmont & Cuyamaca College Music Students*
To purchase tickets, visit gcccd.universitytickets.com.
