Tonight (Wednesday), Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, Ƶ
The Ƶ 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, Ƶ
The Ƶ 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 Ƶ
Juan Diego Diaz, Brian Rice, and Chris Froh, director.
Other highlights on the Ƶ calendar:
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos: 8 p.m. Dec. 8., Mondavi Center
Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, Ƶ Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Free.