The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.
Santa Monica College’s Emeritus Concert Band, under the baton of Yosuke Miyoshi, will present “Sea to Shining Sea,” a free concert on Sunday, April 6, 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. Ample free parking will be available on the premises. Seating is on a first-arrival basis.
The festive concert program includes the world premiere performance of “The Coastal Splendor March,” a new composition by virtuosic clarinet player Gunnery Sergeant Parker Gaims. A member of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band — founded in 1798 and America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization — guest artist Gaimswill also perform clarinet solos during the afternoon concert for two versions of “Solo de Concours,” one composed by Henri Rabaud and arranged by Harry Gee, the other composed by André Messager, arranged by Paul Gogel, and performed under the baton of guest conductor Mark Johnsen.
Gunnery Sergeant Gaims will also lead a free clarinet masterclass withcollaborative performer Dr. Mitsuko Morikawa on piano on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m., in The Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts Center (1310 11th Street, Santa Monica). The class, which features clarinetists from local high schools, UCLA, and the University of Redlands, offers a unique educational opportunity for clarinetists across Southern California to learn from a master of his craft.
“We have a very special treat for everyone,” said SMC Emeritus Associate Dean (interim) Guadalupe Salgado-Shower. “You’ll have the opportunity to hear the world premiere of a brand-new composition by a member ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band. This event is open to the community, so be sure to invite your family and friends to join in this memorable musical experience!”
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.