Tonight (Wednesday), Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis
The 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Concert Band & Yolo Band: Works derived from folk music, including Chen Yi's Suite from China West [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, 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis
The 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis 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 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis
Juan Diego Diaz, Brian Rice, and Chris Froh, director.
Other highlights on the 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis calendar:
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing Bachs Brandenburg Concertos: 8 p.m. Dec. 8., Mondavi Center
Sacramento Gay Mens Chorus, 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Free.