Prelude to a New Season
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
Join friends and supporters of CHICO for a preview to our 2026-27 season in an intimate afternoon of live music, fine refreshments, and conversation.
Your attendance will help support CHICO's mission to enrich our community through the power of live orchestral music.
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Coming Up
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 3 PM
Ventura First United Methodist Church
Grace, wit, and exuberance come together in a celebration of the Classical era, featuring music of radiant beauty, virtuosic artistry, and infectious energy.
Dive into a world where classical elegance meets jazz flair, with performances that promise to enchant and electrify.
Experience a captivating blend of classical and jazz music, featuring works by Bizet, Kapustin, and Gershwin.
Performed by the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, with the renowned pianist as a featured soloist.
Hosted at the historic Ventura First United Methodist Church, offering an exquisite auditory experience.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey that will leave you inspired and rejuvenated. Perfect for both avid classical music lovers and those new to the genre.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2027 • 3 PM
VENTURA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Witness the future of classical music as CHICO's Young Artists Series spotlights exceptional young musicians from our community.
FEATURED YOUNG ARTISTS
Andrew Huang, clarinet
Kayla Kwon, flute
Alex Janura, piano
Sunday, March 21, 2027 • 3 PM
Ventura First United Methodist Church
Mystery, grandeur, and reflection come together in an afternoon that spans the haunting tonalities of Ives, the rich sonorities of Parker's organ writing, and the stirring majesty of Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony.
Ives: The Unanswered Question
Parker: Organ Concerto, op. 55 - Daniel Newman-Lessler, organ
Mendelssohn: Reformation Symphony, op. 107