Music Department events on the horizon
The Concordia Courier
By Rebekah Michel | 2/20/2026
Looking to enjoy some live music? The Concordia Music Department has you covered with concert offerings across choral music, orchestral works and performances by our acclaimed handbell ensembles.
Feb. 22 - Feb. 24: Concordia Handbell Spring Tour featuring Concert Bells, Spirit Bells and Resound Chamber Ensemble
Erik Der and Daniel Ujifusa, directors
The acclaimed Concordia Handbell Ensembles will perform throughout Southern California over the course of spring break at the following locations and times. Each program is approximately one hour and 15 minutes long. All performances are free and do not require a ticket.
Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m.: Concert at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m.: Concert at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, 11650 Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.: Concert at Christ Lutheran Church, 820 W Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
March 1: Concordia Choir and Sinfonietta Concert at Zion Lutheran Church at 4:00 p.m.
Michael Busch & Jeff Held, conductors
Experience a beautiful afternoon of music by the Concordia Choir and Sinfonietta, as they combine forces before their Carnegie Hall debut this May. For this concert, they’ll present a diverse program that includes traditional and modern works. Highlighting this program will be John Williams’, “Elegy for Cello and Orchestra,” featuring Concordia faculty cellist Yue Tang.
No tickets required. Free; with donations accepted to sponsor ensembles for their Carnegie Hall debut this May.
Zion Lutheran Church
222 North East Street
Anaheim, California 92805
March 7: Concert in the Gardens at the Nixon Library Gardens (Outdoors) at 12:30 p.m.
Jeff Held, conductor
Jonathan Held, conductor
Enjoy an hour-long concert in the beautiful Nixon Presidential Library Gardens. The Concordia Wind Orchestra will be joined by the Concordia High School Symphonic Band of Tomball, Texas, and the winner of four consecutive state concert band titles. This patriotic concert will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with joyous brass and wind music. No tickets are required, but early arrival is encouraged to secure a seat.
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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