Music

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra plays some music at their "Sounds of the Season" concert at Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Symphony Orchestra announces Young Soloist winners 

News release  The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its second annual Young Soloist Competition, celebrating the talent of young musicians from the community and surrounding areas.   This year’s winners are Sora

"South Pacific" at the Canyon Theatre Guild.

Canyon Theatre Guild performing ‘South Pacific’ 

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the classic Broadway musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” weekends through Feb. 21 in Old Town Newhall.  Set on a tropical island during World War II, this Pulitzer and Tony award winning musical is

Newhall Community Center celebrates 20 years 

 In a city that has developed over the past 20 years, one thing has remained constant for the Newhall community.   Some would say it has served as a lifeline, a gathering place for education and recreation, and helped at-risk youth have the

“Bad at Being Good" album cover.

Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps announce 14th album 

News release  Santa Clarita-based Grammy nominee Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps announced the release of their new album, “Bad at Being Good,” available on Friday via a variety of online music providers.  “The

Valencia High School’s Two ’N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 before they are set to go to New Orleans for the Jazz Education Conference. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy 

Group set to perform at national jazz showcase in New Orleans  Valencia High School’s Two ‘N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed a preview showcase of the group’s numbers at The Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a performance in a national

Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra held its Annual Children’s Concert on Dec. 6 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Before guests could interact with performers throughout the show

Photos: Go Jazz at The Main

Go Jazz Big Band performed their show, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, the jazz ensemble performed

Ice show: "A Nutcracker Fantasy"

Holiday skate show brings ‘Nutcracker’ to the ice 

News release  The timeless charm of “The Nutcracker” takes center ice at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center during the fifth annual Holiday Skate Show, scheduled Dec. 12 and 13.  This year’s production, “A Nutcracker Fantasy,” brings the classic holiday story to

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SCV BandCast hosting holiday food drive  

News release  SCV BandCast, which showcases the Santa Clarita Valley’s local music scene, is hosting a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry during its 2025 Grand Finale show on Thursday. “We believe community support and great music

Vocalist Steve Lively, left, joins The Go Jazz Big Band as they perform "All of Me" at The Main in Newhall on Friday, 032824. Dan Watson/The Signal

Go Jazz Big Band holiday concert set for Saturday 

News release  When the weather outside is frightful, the Go Jazz Big Band is inviting you to join the band inside as they swing into the season with their holiday show, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of

Theater news

The Main announces 2026 season lineup 

News release  The Main, the 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall, has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, drama and original theatrical works.  Next year, The Main has 23 theater productions scheduled, along with

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. 

The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic 

News release  Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled.  The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands

Sammy Clarita, left, Councilwoman Marsha McLean, center left, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, center right, and Mayor Cameron Smyth flip the switch to light the tree during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Light Up Main Street’ returns Saturday 

News release  The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street on Saturday from 4 to