Candlelight Carols: A Hometown Holiday
Gather with us for a heartwarming holiday celebration! The Yavapai College Choirs present festive favorites and cozy classics in a joyful concert sure to lift your spirits. Featuring YC Voice Professors William Vallandigham and Danielle Corella and a full orchestra, this is your invitation to come home for the holidays.
Holiday Harmonies
Celebrate the season with joyful classics, festive favorites, and wintery delights. The Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band ring in the holidays with music that warms the heart — including the lively Patapan and the hauntingly beautiful The Eighth Candle.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Get ready to laugh, squirm, and spell your heart out! This hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows a group of overachieving misfits as they battle for glory in the ultimate spelling showdown. Performed in Yavapai College’s newly refurbished Blackbox Theater, this production invites you up close and into the chaos. Improvised moments, audience participation, and unforgettable characters make this a bee you won’t want to miss!
The Gift of Jazz
Unwrap the holidays with joyful rhythms, smooth ballads, and plenty of swing! Featuring both the Trailblazer and Roughrider Big Bands, this holiday-themed concert offers a festive mix of classics and surprises — including a jazzy spin on Baby It’s Cold Outside.
Sense and Sensibility
Step into the world of Jane Austen with Sense & Sensibility, a delightful stage adaptation performed by the talented students of the Yavapai College Performing Arts Department. This witty and heartfelt production brings the Dashwood sisters’ journey of love, loss, and societal expectations to life with charm and elegance. With six performances over two weekends, you’ll be swept away by the romance, humor, and timeless appeal of this beloved classic—brought to the stage by tomorrow’s stars.
Sacred Echos
Resonant, reverent, and powerful — Sacred Echoes features the Yavapai College Master Chorale and Women’s Chorale as they join forces with master organist Jeremy Neufeld in a stunning program of sacred works. Set at the beautiful Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and featuring a full performance of Faure’s Requiem, this performance invites reflection and awe in equal measure.
Sacred Echos
Resonant, reverent, and powerful — Sacred Echoes features the Yavapai College Master Chorale and Women’s Chorale as they join forces with master organist Jeremy Neufeld in a stunning program of sacred works. Set at the beautiful American Lutheran Church and featuring a full performance of Faure’s Requiem, this performance invites reflection and awe in equal measure.
Musica Eclectica
Help us welcome new Director of Choirs Dr. Michael Carter with an eclectic mix of vocal music from across centuries and styles. Featuring the Yavapai College Chamber Singers and Community Chorale, this concert offers a vibrant sampler of choral artistry — from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary gems. A perfect musical appetizer for the year ahead.
All that Jazz
Kick off the season with the Trailblazer and Roughrider Big Bands as they bring high-energy swing, sultry ballads, and bold brass to the stage. From Cole Porter’s Anything Goes to fresh funk and Latin grooves, this concert is a vibrant celebration of the jazz tradition.
Stories in Song
From sweeping epics to lyrical folk tunes, this concert brings powerful stories to life through music. The Yavapai College Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band explore narrative soundscapes in works like Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Johan de Meij’s Lord of the Rings.
From Screen to Swing
From silver screen classics to swinging jazz favorites, this intimate concert blends cinematic beauty with toe-tapping grooves. The Yavapai College Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, and Jazz Combo take audiences on a musical journey — from the lush landscapes of Jurassic Park to the timeless charm of Gershwin’s greatest hits. Join us for a night where jazz meets the movies in the most delightful way.