SCV Record Show draws local vinyl community 
Thomas Navarro of Fullerton 70 organizes his vinyls for sale during the Santa Clarita Record Show at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif., on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV Record Show draws local vinyl community 

While vinyl has technically been obsolete since compact discs were invented, those who attended the first annual Santa Clarita Record Show on June 11, hosted by Airwaves Records, drew in…

SCV Youth Orchestra receives $28,500 California Arts Council grant
Mark Gutierrez, the Conductor of the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra, leads the whole group while rehearsing a song during their “Sounds of Summer” music practice session at the Youth Center of Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, July 8, 2022. The SCVYO group are practicing for their final Summer Concert on Saturday, July 9. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV Youth Orchestra receives $28,500 California Arts Council grant

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra has received a $28,500 matching grant from the California Arts Council.  The grant was a part of a CAC program to award those focusing…

Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens
Lyra Chaddick, toddler plays the keys on a electronic keyboard assisted by Marna Onnen, grandmother at the Green Eggs and Jam session hosted by the Newhall Public Library, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens

Gone are the days when you would be shushed for making noise in the library. As librarian Liza Purdy puts it, that’s an antiquated stereotype and the Newhall Library is a “full throttle library.” On Monday, the Old Town Newhall Library was full of music as the library hosted a “musical instrument petting zoo” for children and teens as part of the monthly “Green Eggs and Jam” music program.

West Ranch High to host world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Nick Hilscher, lead of the Glenn Mill Orchestra, sings with the band as they play at West Ranch High School on Monday night. Katharine Lotze/Signal.

West Ranch High to host world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

The West Ranch High School jazz ensemble is scheduled to host the Glenn Miller Orchestra for a one-night concert on Tuesday, March 10, to help fundraise for the school’s music program. The night will begin with an opening performance from the West Ranch jazz band and then the orchestra will perform some of Miller’s famous tunes.

A seat with the stars for the awards show
Britney Pollock attended the 2020 Grammys as a seat filler and was able to interact with stars like Lizzo and Ariana Grande. Britney Pollock.

A seat with the stars for the awards show

While Grammy night may seem full to the brim with stars and industry figures, not everyone in the crowd is famous. There are also more than a few seat-fillers.

CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020
CalArts’ Laugh Queens rock the Troubadour at Soundstream 2019,. Rafael Hernandez, Courtesy of CalArts.

CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020

On Monday, CalArts students will perform at the legendary West Hollywood nightclub for the Soundstream 2020 showcase concert. From electronica to goth rock to Afropop by individual student artists and bands, Soundstream will showcase the talents of NMND, Tauri, My Boyfriend, Bridgette Blank, Skullmatter, Vicken Hovsepian, Makalo, Bart Tholamew and J.Lyn.

Santa Clarita Encore Chorale seeks senior fans of showtunes
The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale performs at their 2019 winter concert. Roberta Kessler

Santa Clarita Encore Chorale seeks senior fans of showtunes

The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale will begin rehearsals Jan. 10 for the group’s spring semester concert, “Encore Goes to the Theater.” Featuring songs selections from both Broadway productions and Hollywood hits, the concert caters to lovers of musical theater and film.

Valencia Christian Center to host first Jazz & Comedy Concert
Pastor Swanzi Saunders at Bella Vida in preparation for the Christmas at Valencia Christian Center: A Gospel Jazz & Comedy Concert Experience which will take place on December 15, 2019 at 5PM at Bella Vida. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia Christian Center to host first Jazz & Comedy Concert

On Dec. 15, the Valencia Christian Center (VCC) will host their first Jazz & Comedy Concert Experience at the senior center. The night will open with performances of jazz gospel music performed by a variety of artists including violinist Karen Briggs, drummer Laval Belle and pianist Myron McKinley, who also works as the musical director for Earth Wind & Fire. The second half of the night will be devoted to a comedy show by Broderick E. Rice, who will also emcee the evening.

Valencia High School Jazz to hold benefit concert for Saugus families
The Valencia High School Jazz Band will perform at Vincenzos on Nov. 20 for their "Songs for Saugus: A Night of Jazz" benefit concert. Terry Collier.

Valencia High School Jazz to hold benefit concert for Saugus families

The “Songs for Saugus: A Night of Jazz” concert will be held at Vincenzo’s Pizza in Newhall on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The concert was initially meant to raise funds for the jazz programs at Valencia High School, but the music program then decided to give those funds to help the families affected by the Saugus shooting cover their medical bills and otherwise recover.

Silvertone Singers to host ‘Disney’-themed show at Bella Vida

Fans of Disney’s sound know the magic is in the music, and anyone looking to enjoy feel-good, old-time tunes need go no further than Bella Vida, where they can catch a show from Santa Clarita’s own Silvertone Singers.

Concert Band helps raise community morale
The Santa Clarita Concert Band rehearses at the Bella Vida SCV Senior Center Monday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Concert Band helps raise community morale

Powerful basslines and flowing melodies filled the auditorium of the Bella Vida senior center Monday night as the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band rehearsed in preparation for their upcoming show.

Mission Opera brings new entertainment to Santa Clarita
Actors with Mission Opera performs Giacomo Puccini's "Suor Angelica" at United Methodist Church in Santa Clarita, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Mission Opera brings new entertainment to Santa Clarita

Powerful, melodic strains of Italian vocals filled United Methodist Church on Sunday as the Mission Opera performed two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini.

Prussia to play original set at Concerts in the Park
Prussia band members Nate Rich, Shealeigh Atkinson and Julian Ho are set to perform at the Concerts in the Parks series at Central Park. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Prussia to play original set at Concerts in the Park

For many, Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park shows are just a fun way to spend a summer afternoon and listen to some free, live music. For Julian Ho, they represent a heroic homecoming.

Valencia church to welcome child author and musician for ‘Youth Takeover’
Jevin Smith, left, and Pastor Swanzi Saunders of Valencia Christian Center are preparing for the next Fresh Look Youth Takeover at Valencia Christian Center on June 30, 2019. Courtesy image: Terry Mitchell Collier

Valencia church to welcome child author and musician for ‘Youth Takeover’

Valencia Christian Center will be letting children run the show during its upcoming Fresh Look Youth Takeover at The Canyon Santa Clarita in Valencia on Sunday.  “What we do is…

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