Santa Monica College’s Emeritus Concert Band, under the baton of Yosuke Miyoshi, will present a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. The performance will be held in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica.
The concert will feature a combined performance with the Santa Ana College Concert Band under the direction of Adam Gerling.
“You do not want to miss the wonderful opportunity of experiencing the incredible talent of two bands! Our Emeritus Concert Band performing alongside the Santa Ana College Concert Band is sure to be a treat,” said SMC Emeritus Associate Dean (interim) Guadalupe Salgado-Shower. “We’re thrilled to bring the community together for an afternoon of beautiful music. It’s a fantastic, family-friendly event that you won’t want to miss-so bring your friends and enjoy this unforgettable, free concert!”
Ample free parking will be available on the premises. Seating is on a first-arrival basis.
SMC’s Emeritus Concert Band is a group of musicians with a wide age range. The variety of musical and life experience that each band member brings to the group fuels an environment of ongoing inspiration. New members are always welcome, and can find out how to join by calling 310-434-4306.
The Concert Band has thrilled listeners with free concerts since 1979. The 60-member band is part of Santa Monica College’s acclaimed Emeritus program, established in 1975 to offer free classes and special programs to older adults.
More information is available at smc.edu/emeritus or by calling 310-434-4306.
Accommodation due to a disability to participate in SMC events can be arranged by sending an email to SMC’s Center for Students with Disabilities at dsps@smc.edu or calling 310-434-4255, at least 5 business days in advance.