Tonight (Wednesday), Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, 海角社区
The 海角社区 Concert Band & Yolo Band: Works derived from folk music, including Chen Yi's 鈥漇uite from China West鈥 [China], Gustav Holst's Second Suite [England], and a premiere by undergraduate music major Grant Cottier as well as music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker.
Catch the performance on video.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 12:05 p.m., Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center, 海角社区
The 海角社区 Baroque Ensemble: Biber Birthday Celebration
Four sonatas by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (born on Dec. 8, 1644) from the Sonatae tam Aris quam Aulis Servientes (meaning pieces suitable for performance in church as well as in a chamber music setting).
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center
Afro-Cuban, Capoeira, and Samba Ensembles of 海角社区
Juan Diego Diaz, Brian Rice, and Chris Froh, director.
Other highlights on the 海角社区 calendar:
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing Bach鈥檚 Brandenburg Concertos: 8 p.m. Dec. 8., Mondavi Center
Sacramento Gay Men鈥檚 Chorus, 海角社区 Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Free.