Resources

Benjamin's Concert Calendar (Spring 2023) 

• Saturday, February 3rd: Santa Cruz Baroque Society, "Love & Faith in the High Baroque" (Santa Cruz, CA - Details)

• Thursday, February 8th: Harrison Memorial Library, Piano & Violin Sonatas (Monterey, CA - Website)

• Saturday, February 10th: American Beethoven Society, Lecture and Performance (Mountain View, CA - Details)

• Saturday, February 24th: Rosin and Steel @ 11th Hour Cafe (Santa Cruz, CA - Directions)

• Sunday, February 25th: Santa Cruz Symphony, "Carnival of the Animals" (Santa Cruz, CA - Details)

• Saturday, March 16th: Rosin and Steel @ 11th Hour Cafe (Santa Cruz, CA - Directions)

• Sunday, March 17th: Rosin and Steel @ Fruition Brewery (Watsonville, CA - Details)

• Saturday, March 29th: Rosin and Steel @ Steel Bonnet (Scotts Valley, CA - Details)

• Friday, April 19th: Santa Cruz Public Library, "Munching With Mozart" (Santa Cruz, CA - Details)

• Friday, April 26th: Rosin and Steel Pop-Up @ Montgomery's Barbershop (Santa Cruz, CA - Directions)

• Saturday, May 11th: End of Semester Student Concert @ The Abbey (Santa Cruz, CA - Details)

Benjamin's Studio Information

• YouTube Channel: Videos include virtual lessons, demonstrations, and practice resources.

• Studio Handbook: Contains information about tuition and studio policies.

• Getting to the Studio: Directions to the classrooms in downtown Santa Cruz. 

More Classical Music in Santa Cruz

Musical ensembles in the Santa Cruz area:

• Espressivo Orchestra: A small intense orchestra, was founded by internationally experienced conductor Michel Singher in 2015.

• Santa Cruz Symphony: The Santa Cruz Symphony's mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of our community.

• Ensemble Monterey: Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra enriches the cultural life of the Central Coast, performing music that is adventurous, challenging and unique.

• Santa Cruz Chamber Players: Now in their 41st year, the Santa Cruz Chamber Players (SCCP) is a leading performing arts organization in Santa Cruz County and the only one devoted to chamber music performance.

Musical programs and groups for youth:

• Cabrillo Youth Strings: Youth program held at Cabrillo College, with 3 levels of orchestra and a chamber music program. Includes a beginner program for students who are just starting out.

• Santa Cruz Youth Symphony: Youth program held in downtown Santa Cruz, with a few different ensembles.

  • Youth Symphony: Full orchestra for intermediate and advanced string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players.

  • Chamber Strings: String orchestra for beginning to intermediate players (violin, viola, cello, bass).

  • Chamber Music Academy: Chamber music groups (3-5 persons) available across a range of levels.

• Community Music School Teen Band: The CMS hosts events throughout the year focused on folk and Celtic music. Their teen band  plays music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Norway, Sweden, and the United States, in addition to modern and more quirky pieces.