EVENTS
2025-26 BC JAZZ EVENTS
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN AT BMoA
September 13 and October 11, 2025 • 11am - 1pm
The Bakersfield College Jazz Studies Program presents a series of free outdoor concerts at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, at 19th and R Streets downtown. Bring a blanket, your lunch, and some friends and enjoy live jazz in the beautiful, shady Tejon Sculpture Garden. Featuring BC students, alumni, and jazz faculty. Sponsored by The Hub of Bakersfield and Bakersfield Second Saturday.
PANORAMA CREATIVE MUSIC SUMMIT
September 15-17, 2025 • Simonsen Performing Arts Center
Presented by the Bakersfield College Jazz Studies Program, the Panorama Creative Music Summit is a showcase for new and original music by visiting artists, local performers, and BC faculty, students, and alumni. The ninth annual summit features legendary trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Wadada Leo Smith, who will work with students in BC’s Jazz Studies program from September 15-17 with two free public events in the Simonsen Performing Arts Center Indoor Theater: an artist talk on Monday, September 15 at 1pm, and a concert with BC student and faculty ensembles on Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm.
BAKERSFIELD JAZZ WORKSHOP
October 21, 2025 • 7:30PM • Sundale Country Club
The Bakersfield College Jazz Combos directed by Kris Tiner, Kyle Burnham, Paul Cierley, and Tony Rinaldi will be the featured artist at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop which takes place on Tuesday nights at Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale Ave, Bakersfield.
Free admission, all ages welcome.
APPLIED MUSIC RECITAL - JAZZ STUDIES
October 29, 2025 • 7:00PM • PAC Indoor Theater
Music majors in the applied music program for jazz studies present their final combo projects, plus new student compositions.
Free admission, open to the public, all ages welcome.
BC JAZZ FALL CONCERT
November 17, 2025 • 7:00PM • PAC Indoor Theater
The BC Jazz Ensemble directed by Kris Tiner presents a concert of classic and contemporary works for big band. The Jazz Combos will also perform original student compositions.
$12 general, $8 students. Tickets available online or at the door. Proceeds benefit the BC Jazz Studies Program.
BAKERSFIELD JAZZ WORKSHOP
March 10, 2026 • 7:30PM • The Phoenix at Sundale
The Bakersfield College Jazz Combos directed by Kris Tiner, Kyle Burnham, Paul Cierley, and Tony Rinaldi will be the featured artist at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop which takes place on Tuesday nights at the Phoenix room upstairs at Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale Ave, Bakersfield.
Free admission, all ages welcome.
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN AT BMoA
April 11 and May 9, 2026 • 11am - 1pm
The Bakersfield College Jazz Studies Program presents a series of free outdoor concerts at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, at 19th and R Streets downtown. Bring a blanket, your lunch, and some friends and enjoy live jazz in the beautiful, shady Tejon Sculpture Garden. Featuring BC students, alumni, and jazz faculty. Sponsored by The Hub of Bakersfield and Bakersfield Second Saturday.
KCMEA JAZZ DAY AT BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
April 16, 2026 • 9AM-5PM • PAC Indoor Theater
The Kern County Music Educators' Association and the Bakersfield College Jazz Studies Program are pleased to announce the 9th annual KCMEA Jazz Day at Bakersfield College. This all-day event will feature student jazz ensembles from throughout Kern County performing in the Simonsen Performing Arts Center Indoor Theater. The program will include special guests, noted clinicians, and showcase performances by the BC Jazz Ensemble and the Kern County Honor Jazz Band. Events in the Indoor Theater are free and open to the public.
BC JAZZ SPRING CONCERT
April 27, 2026 • 7:00PM • PAC Indoor Theater
The Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble directed by Kris Tiner performs classic and contemporary favorites, and the Kern County Honor Jazz Band brings top high school jazz musicians to the Simonsen Performing Arts Center stage for an exciting night of big band jazz!
$12 general, $8 students. Tickets available online or at the door. Proceeds benefit the BC Jazz Studies Program.
APPLIED MUSIC RECITAL - JAZZ STUDIES
April 29, 2026 • 6:30PM • PAC Indoor Theater
Music majors in the applied music program for jazz studies present their final combo projects, plus new student compositions.
Free admission, open to the public, all ages welcome.
PERFORMING ARTS COMBINED CONCERT
May 7, 2026 • 7:00PM • PAC Outdoor Theater
Performances by the Jazz Ensemble, Choirs, Concert Band, Flute Choir, and BC/CSUB Orchestra. Pieces will include inspiring and uplifting choral music, iconic big band songs, rousing fanfares, and string orchestra classics.
Free admission, open to the public, all ages welcome.