"Imani Winds breaks the mold of the classical music ensemble….” —The Oregonian

Presented by the Ukiah Community Concert Association

Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the GRAMMY®-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and impactful outreach, they have inspired audiences of all ages around the globe. Imani Winds’ repertoire bridges the traditional and the contemporary, featuring core chamber works, reimagined arrangements, and newly commissioned pieces by both renowned and rising composers. Their programming reflects the urgency and diversity of our times, amplifying stories and voices too often left unheard. With recordings on Koch, Naxos, Blue Note, and Warner Classics, including a celebrated arrangement of The Rite of Spring and their 2006 GRAMMY®- nominated album The Classical Underground, Imani Winds is frequently featured on NPR, BBC, and SiriusXM.

Free Concert Tickets for Students!

Did you know that UCCA offers free concert tickets to high school students, younger children when accompanied by an adult, and full-time college students enrolled in 12 or more units?

All it takes is a phone call to the UCCA at 707-463-2738 with name, email address, and phone number.

For more information, visit the Ukiah Community Concert Association webpage here.

"A 'fleet-fingered touch that is particularly impressive,' and 'conveys a vivid story rather than a mere showpiece.’” —Chicago Classical Review

Presented by the Ukiah Community Concert Association

A Gilmore Young Artist and winner of Salon de Virtuosi, Janice Carissa has “the multicolored highlights of a mature pianist” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and “strong, sure hands” (Voice of America) that “convey a vivid story rather than a mere showpiece” (Chicago Classical Review). Her artistry has been showcased at an array of renowned stages, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, the Kennedy Center, Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Following her Philadelphia Orchestra debut at age sixteen, Janice has since performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the Pittsburgh, San Diego, Nashville, Kansas City, Delaware, Amarillo, Des Moines, Knoxville, and Jakarta symphonies, among others.

Free Concert Tickets for Students!

Did you know that UCCA offers free concert tickets to high school students, younger children when accompanied by an adult, and full-time college students enrolled in 12 or more units?

All it takes is a phone call to the UCCA at 707-463-2738 with name, email address, and phone number.

For more information, visit the Ukiah Community Concert Association webpage here.

"A bright, exhilarating blend of upper voices, the groundbreaking treble ensemble is the only professional women’s a capella sextet based in the U.S.” —femmusic.com

Presented by the Ukiah Community Concert Association

Lyyra is the new all-women vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of women’s singing. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside star-like brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialize in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Reflective of music, harmony, and the night sky, Lyyra takes its name from the constellation that represents Orpheus’ famed lyre. Lyyra is Anna Crumley, MaryRuth Miller, Elizabeth Tait, Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Ingrid Johnson, and Cecille Elliott. Lyyra’s Creative Director is Erik Jacobson.

Free Concert Tickets for Students!

Did you know that UCCA offers free concert tickets to high school students, younger children when accompanied by an adult, and full-time college students enrolled in 12 or more units?

All it takes is a phone call to the UCCA at 707-463-2738 with name, email address, and phone number.

For more information, visit the Ukiah Community Concert Association webpage here.

"…one of the most cohesive and entertaining Gypsy swing bands in the United States” —San Francisco Chronicle

Presented by the Ukiah Community Concert Association

The Hot Club of San Francisco is an American gypsy jazz band, led by guitarist, songwriter, and arranger Paul “Pazzo” Mehling. The band features a lineup inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Quintette du Hot Club de France, with violin, bass, and guitars. They perform a mix of Gypsy jazz standards, pop songs, and original compositions by Mehling. The group also includes violinist Evan Price, various members providing vocals, and a swing rhythm section. In Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz, Michael Dregni calls the Hot Club of San Francisco “one of the first American gypsy jazz bands,” and HOT they are!

Free Concert Tickets for Students!

Did you know that UCCA offers free concert tickets to high school students, younger children when accompanied by an adult, and full-time college students enrolled in 12 or more units?

All it takes is a phone call to the UCCA at 707-463-2738 with name, email address, and phone number.

For more information, visit the Ukiah Community Concert Association webpage here.

The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: An Evening in Spain

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with mezzo-soprano Michele Rivard and pianist Elena Casanova

Repertoire includes Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture, selections from Bizet's Carmen, Rapsodie Espagnola, Op. 70 by Isaac Albéniz, and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio espagnole.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, May 16, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: An Evening in Spain

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with mezzo-soprano Michele Rivard and pianist Elena Casanova

Repertoire includes Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture, selections from Bizet's Carmen, Rapsodie Espagnola, Op. 70 by Isaac Albéniz, and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio espagnole.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, May 16, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: A Beethoven 200th

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with Rebecca Roudman & Dirty Cello

Repertoire includes Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 and the 8th Symphony, plus the premiere of Concerto for the Modern Woman by Jason Eckl.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, February 6, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: A Beethoven 200th

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with Rebecca Roudman & Dirty Cello

Repertoire includes Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 and the 8th Symphony, plus the premiere of Concerto for the Modern Woman by Jason Eckl.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, February 6, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Cohen Inspirations

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with violinist Jeremy Cohen

Repertoire includes Adoration for Solo Violin and String Orchestra by Florence Price, Taquito Militar by Mariano Alberto Mores (Martinez), and Nigun Improvisation from Baal Shem by Ernest Bloch.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, December 5, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 6, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Cohen Inspirations

Conducted by Dr. Richard Loheyde
with violinist Jeremy Cohen

Repertoire includes Adoration for Solo Violin and String Orchestra by Florence Price, Taquito Militar by Mariano Alberto Mores (Martinez), and Nigun Improvisation from Baal Shem by Ernest Bloch.

Note: There are no pre-concert talks this season. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, December 5, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 6, at 2:00 pm

Tickets & additional information may be found at UkiahSymphonyOrchestra.org.

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs. 

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