Mariachi Los Matadores de CSUN MONDAY APRIL 27th, at 7:30 pm Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall, $10 – $22 Directed by Carlos Samaniego Experience the vibrant sound and rich tradition of Mariachi Los Matadores de CSUN in concert on Monday April 27, 2026 in the Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall. Directed by Carlos Samaniego, this dynamic… Continue reading Mariachi: Los Matadores de CSUN
CSUN Jazz C Band Latin Jazz Ensemble Vocal Jazz Ensemble Wednesday APRIL 29th, 2026, 7:30 pm Plaza Del Sol, $10 – $22 The CSUN Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Kaitlin Pi, Latin Jazz Ensemble directed by Joseph Terry, and Jazz C Band directed by Johnathan Osterloh will perform a variety of repertoire in their end of… Continue reading JAZZ@CSUN – Jazz C Bands, Latin Jazz, Vocal Jazz
The University Library is pleased to welcome back Maryanne Wolf for an insightful exploration of how digital technology is reshaping human cognition. Drawing on neuroscience, she examines the ways in which constant digital engagement can undermine deep reading, empathy, and critical thinking. Her work emphasizes that reading is a learned skill—not an innate one—and calls… Continue reading The Reading Brain in a Digital World
Piano Ensembles Recital Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 7:30 PM, Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall FREE Event, open to the public. Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1
Northridge Singers and University Chorus THURSDAY APRIL 30th, 2026 7:30 PM, Plaza del Sol The CSUN Choirs invite you to “Inherited Fire,” a visceral musical reflection on the tensions of our modern world and the enduring spark that unites our humanity. The program centers on the theme of human conflict, which remains as relevant today… Continue reading Northridge Singers and University Chorus
CSUN Studio Ensemble FRI MAY 1, 7:30 PM, Plaza del Sol - CSUN John Buonamassa, Director Finn Dunham, Assistant Director The CSUN Studio Ensemble is a student group dedicated to the study of popular music styles and playing/recording techniques through the preparation and performance of published and student-arranged literature and student compositions. Suggested Parking CSUN… Continue reading CSUN Studio Ensemble
CSUN Wind Ensemble: A Celebration of Our Nation's 250th Anniversary SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, 2026, 2:30 PM, The Soraya Dr. Lawrence Stoffel, conductor An All-American Concert Music by: Aaron Copland Ericka Svanoe William Grant Still Frank Ticheli David Maslanka Celebrate the spirit and sound of a nation at An All-American Concert on May 2, featuring… Continue reading CSUN Wind Ensemble: A Celebration of Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary
CSUN Youth Symphony SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 3:00 PM, The Soraya The Camerata Strings, Symphony, and Philharmonic. The CSUN Youth Orchestras program is a vibrant multi-orchestra program for young musicians from San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. Currently there are over 250 students enrolled in the program. The six ensembles meet on a weekly basis on… Continue reading CSUN Youth Symphony – Gala Concert
Brass Chamber Music Ensembles MON MAY 4th, 7:30 PM, Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall FREE Event, open to the public. Suggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1
Pacific Brass Ensemble Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda Tuesday MAY 5th, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall FREE and Open to the Public CSUN Music welcomes the Pacific Brass Ensemble for an electrifying concert celebrating iconic music from The Legend of Zelda in honor of the franchise’s 40th… Continue reading Guest Artist Recital: Pacific Brass Ensemble – 40th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda
CSUN Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, MAY 6th, 7:30 PM, The Soraya, Tickets $10-$22 SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 7 "LENINGRAD" The CSUN Symphony under the direction of conductor John Roscigno is honored to present to the greater Los Angeles area one of the most historically, politically and socially meaningful artistic works in history, Shostakovich's "Leningrad Symphony". Written during… Continue reading CSUN Symphony Orchestra
The Spring 2026 Cinematheque presents a series of films by British-American actress, director, and producer Ida Lupino. Lupino was crowned the “First Lady of Noir”—the first woman to direct in the noir genre and the only woman director of the Post-War era. She was a bona fide movie star—beautiful, talented, dazzling. Lupino wrote and directed… Continue reading CSUN Cinematheque: On Dangerous Ground—The Films of Ida Lupino
CSUN Jazz A and B Bands featuring Wycliffe Gordon THURSDAY MAY 7 at 7:30 pm, The Soraya, $10 – $22 Join CSUN Jazz A and B bands for a special evening at The Soraya featuring internationally acclaimed trombonist, composer, and educator Wycliffe Gordon on May 7, 2026. Renowned for his masterful technique, rich tone,… Continue reading JAZZ@CSUN – CSUN Jazz A and B Bands featuring Wycliffe Gordon
CSUN Steel Drum Ensemble FRI MAY 8th, 7:30 PM, Cypress Hall Courtyard (outside) FREE Event, open to the public. Led by Gigi Rabe, CSUN Instructor, Steel Drum Enjoy the sounds of steel drum music in the center Courtyard of Cypress Hall as we close Spring Semester 2026. Dancing welcome! Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1