Music In May

The dynamic team behind the scenes at MiM. Season 19, here we come! [Natalia Duarte, Rebecca Jackson-Picht, Abigail Kaun, Peggy Alberti, and Penni Bengtson]

We are so grateful to "Mom" of the musicians, Jolene and her son James! They so thoughtfully create nourishing meals and contribute to what makes MiM so special! PC: Scot Goodman

Celebrating the conclusion of Season 18! PC: Scot Goodman

UPCOMING: June 7, check out Espressivo Orchestra performing in Monterey. We appreciate their support of MiM!

We are still buzzing after concluding our 18th anniversary season! We are grateful to the large community who helped make it such a meaningful success! PC: Scot Goodman

Last night we opened our series of 3 unique main stage concerts at Peace United Church featuring guest artists, organist Chelsea Chen and harpist Bridget Kibbey! Wow! The musical adventures continue tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Samper Recital Hall. See you there! PC: Scot Goodman

Yesterday festival artists Angela Lee and Jessica Chang coached the students of El Sistema Santa Cruz/Pajaro Valley. We look forward to welcoming some of the students to our concerts this weekend. PC: Scot Goodman

This morning marked our 16th and final program of the season bringing music to students at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall. We are grateful for our partnership with the teachers who help facilitate a more meaningful experience for the youth!

We love taking festival artists into the community. Here, organist Chelsea Chen leads a masterclass for students at Cabrillo College. Join us TONIGHT for her recital alongside harpist Bridget Kibbey at Peace United Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: https://www.musicinmay.org/

Beautiful morning for more school concerts, this time at Hall District and Starlight Elementary Schools in Watsonville. Juan Jaramillo and Stephanie Blandino's brand new program had the students singing along to tunes like Ella Baila Sola, APT, Moana, Shake it Off, De Colores, and Waka Waka. PC: Scot Goodman

Our annual donor salon at West Cliff Inn was an exhilarating preview of our three unique main stage programs to take place this weekend! PC: Scot Goodman

What a thrill to welcome Chelsea Chen this season in her MiM debut! Rehearsals are underway and her concert tomorrow at Peace United Church is not to be missed!