Visual and Performing Arts News & Events

Band Spectacular - November 6, 2024

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marching band

We are very excited to announce our annual Band Spectacular, a showcase performance of the high school and middle school instrumental music programs from throughout the district!

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Irvine High School

Ticketing

Tickets are available on the day of the event (no pre-sale) at the ticket booth:

$10 for individuals
$5 for students who are not performing
$25 for families (up to 4 people).

All proceeds go toward supporting instrumental music in IUSD.

Schedule

6:00 Rehearsal Starts in the Stadium/Ticket Booth Opens
7:00 Band Spectacular Begins
8:30 Band Spectacular Concludes After the Combined Band Performance

As this is a very popular event and to help with seating, bands will be performing to both the home AND away sides of the stadium.  For the Grand Finale, all spectators are invited to watch from the “home” side of the stadium.

High School Music Festivals - march 18th, 20th, & 26th, 2025

Each concert begins at 7:00 PM

A showcase performance of the top high school instrumental ensembles from throughout IUSD. 

Free admission         

  • Tuesday, March 18th – Jazz Ensemble Festival – Woodbridge High School – 7 PM          
    • Adjudicators: Jeff Jarvis & Gary Matsuura
  • Thursday, March 20th – Orchestra Festival – Woodbridge High School – 7 PM                  
    •  Adjudicators: Michael Gerdes & Moni Simeonov
  • Wednesday, March 28th – Wind Ensemble Festival – Woodbrodge High School – 7 PM                                 
    • Adjudicators: Dustin Barr & James Sepulvado

41St Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert - APRIL 17th, 2025

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40th Annual Honors Concert

The Irvine Unified School District presents the 41st Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at 7 p.m.. IUSD student musicians in grades 5 - 12 will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

The Honors Concert provides an excellent opportunity for students to work with challenging musical compositions that stretch the skills of even the most accomplished students. Students add additional practice and rehearsal time to their day while proceeds from this annual concert provide financial support to Arts IUSD and directly impact the sustainability of Irvine’s music programs for years to come.

TICKET DETAILS
 Tickets can be purchased:

  • Online at the Segerstrom website starting April 1, 2025 
    • Segerstrom charges a processing fee
    • You will receive a digital ticket(s) and can learn more about how to access them by clicking here.
  • By phone by calling (714) 556-2787
    • Segerstrom charges a processing fee
  • Directly at the box office (600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626)
    • No fee added when tickets are purchased directly at the box office.


 IMPORTANT NOTES

  1. All ticket sales are final.
  2. Every person entering the theater who is not a performer needs a ticket.
  3. Photographing or recording the performance is strictly prohibited.
  4. There are several parking garages adjacent to the Center. Pre-paid parking can be purchased here.
  5. For specific questions related to ticketing or the venue, visit Segerstrom's Plan Your Visit page.  

 

Annual IUSD Honors Art show - May 16th & 17th, 2025

Link to Website

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