By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica College Music Department will present a holiday concert, jazz and more in December. All concerts are in the SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd., unless otherwise noted. The lineup is: ■ Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.: Jazz: John Beasley Quintet. Known for its intelligent and passionate music, this quintet will bring its special sound to SMC. Tickets are $10. ■ Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.: “Christmas Celebration,” with the Santa Monica Methodist Church Chancel Choir joining SMC Concert Chorale, both under the direction of SMC music professor James Smith, and the Los Angeles Concert Orchestra. The program, narrated by actor Peter Graves, will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 11th Street and Washington Avenue, Santa Monica. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 students and senior citizens. ■ Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.: SMC Symphonic Band, under the baton of Peter Sheridan. Free. ■ Thursday, Dec. 9 at 11:15 a.m.: SMC Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Matthew Altmire. Free. ■ Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.: SMC Chamber Choir, with Nike St. Clair, conductor. Tickets are $5. ■ Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.: SMC Concert Band, under the baton of Kevin McKeown. Tickets are $8.
For tickets and information, call (310) 434-3000 or (310) 434-4323. For tickets to “Christmas Celebration,” call (310) 393-8258. Cross paths with the ‘Black Cat’
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 13, 2004. Read the original PDF.