The Music department holds three concerts a year; at the end of fall, winter, and spring quarters. Students are encouraged to participate in the college’s numerous performance groups which include:
These concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
Fall 2013
FreeForm Friends and Family Concert
Saturday, October 19
3 PM, soloists and 7PM, ensemble
CBC Theatre
Come hear CBC’s nationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble, “FreeForm” in their first performance of the school year. Hear the best of vocal jazz through both solo and ensemble performances.
Columbia Basin Concert Band
Tuesday, November 26
7 PM, CBC Theatre
The Columbia Basin Concert Band, directed by Randy Hubbs will present a concert consisting of two sets. The first will consist of traditional literature by Gustav Holst and Percy Grainger as well as contemporary literature fresh off the press. The second set will include a sample of the holiday selections that will be performed the following week at the Manor at Canyon Lakes.
Orchestra and Choir
Tuesday, December 3
7 PM, CBC Theatre
The CBC Concert and Chamber Choirs, directed by Dave Cazier, will perform a variety of choral musical styles. The CBC Orchestra, directed by John Owen will follow the choirs performing selections from the Baroque and Classical periods.
Jazz Nite
Thursday, December 5
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Come hear our award winning jazz ensembles in an exciting evening of instrumental and vocal jazz. The CBC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Bryant Smith and FreeForm, directed by Dave Cazier will thrill you with a wide variety of jazz styles.
The Columbia Basin Jazz Orchestra Presents:
A Big Band Christmas!
Friday and Saturday, December 20 and 21
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Tickets: $15 General admission, $10 Students and Seniors
Be prepared for a spectacular evening from one of the few professional big bands in the Northwest! Aside from great big band music, this year’s show will feature talented vocalists from our area singing variety of holiday selections accompanied by the jazz orchestra!
WINTER 2014:
Orchestra and Choir
Tuesday, March 11
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Jazz Nite
Thursday, March 13
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Columbia Basin Concert Band
Tuesday, March 18
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Robert Richardson Recital
Thursday, March 20
7 PM, CBC Theatre
SPRING 2014:
Columbia Basin Concert Band
Tuesday, June 10
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Randy Hubbs and the CBC Concert Band will be performing a wide variety of selections for Concert Band. You will also hear highlights of some of the summer music that our Concert Band performs around our Tri-City area during the summer months.
Jazz Nite
Thursday, June 12
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Join CBC’s Jazz Ensemble and FreeForm for an evening of exciting instrumental and vocal jazz under the direction of Dr. Bryant Smith and Dave Cazier.
Orchestra and Choir
Tuesday, June 17
7 PM, CBC Theatre
Our CBC Concert Choir will be offering a number of beautiful and thought provoking selections for Concert Choir under the direction of Dave Cazier. Also, a number of vocal soloists will be in the spotlight performing selected works. The orchestra will be under the direction of John P. Owen.