Led by violinist Etienne Gara, the chamber orchestra of strings and synthesizer prepared for two concerts in its home city.

Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Bob Reynolds made a notable performance with his quartet at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on March 6.

Grammy-nominated mandolinist Avi Avital and premier historically informed ensemble Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale spanned centuries with their spring concert at BroadStage.

SMC’s Opera Theatre and Symphony Orchestra close the spring semester with “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart.