SAN DIEGO - Mission Bay High School’s student musicians will be honing their skills during a fundraiser concert series and trip to San Francisco this winter.
The high school’s award-winning music program has begun its second season of the Meraki Concert Series, with monthly offerings through May.
In partnership with Meraki Event Space and Lounge and the San Diego Yokohama Sister City Society, the Meraki Concert Series promises an impressive lineup of established and emerging jazz artists.
The next concert will be on Feb. 20 featuring the Euphoria Brass Band.
It will be followed by the Eric Wesling Quartet on March 20 and Holly Hofmann on April 17. Closing this year’s series will be Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton on May 22.
Different Mission Bay High ensembles will open each concert.
“Through the Meraki Concert Series, we are not just presenting music – we are creating an experience crafted by the incredible hard work of our students,” said Jean-Paul Balmat, Mission Bay High School’s music director. “This concert series reflects the dedication of Mission Bay High School’s music program to inspire, entertain and showcase the rich diversity in the jazz genre.
“We are so thankful to Meraki and the talented artists who are giving their time and talents to help make this possible,” he said.
The series is produced by students in the MBHS Music Business Program, which is open to all students and designed to give them experience in the business side of the music industry.
The Meraki Concert Series provides students with a unique work-study experience, offering real-world opportunities in the business end of the music industry. MBHS students manage every detail, from event setup to breakdown, venue management, promotions, booking of artists and securing sponsorships.
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