Tonight (Wednesday), Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, swag外流
The swag外流 Concert Band & Yolo Band: Works derived from folk music, including Chen Yi's 鈥漇uite from China West鈥 [China], Gustav Holst's Second Suite [England], and a premiere by undergraduate music major Grant Cottier as well as music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker.
Catch the performance on video.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 12:05 p.m., Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center, swag外流
The swag外流 Baroque Ensemble: Biber Birthday Celebration
Four sonatas by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (born on Dec. 8, 1644) from the Sonatae tam Aris quam Aulis Servientes (meaning pieces suitable for performance in church as well as in a chamber music setting).
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center
Afro-Cuban, Capoeira, and Samba Ensembles of swag外流
Juan Diego Diaz, Brian Rice, and Chris Froh, director.
Other highlights on the swag外流 calendar:
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing Bach鈥檚 Brandenburg Concertos: 8 p.m. Dec. 8., Mondavi Center
Sacramento Gay Men鈥檚 Chorus, swag外流 Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Free.