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Upcoming Events

Student Honors Recital
An Evening Celebrating Musical Excellence
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
OCMD Black Box Theater
17620 Fitch Ave., Irvine, CA 92614
Open to the community. Admission is free.
Join us for a special evening showcasing the artistry and accomplishments of OC Music & Dance’s outstanding student musicians.
Featuring students from OCMD’s Music Discovery, Pre-Conservatory, and Conservatory programs, this recital recognizes young musicians who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, achievement, and artistic excellence. Come celebrate their hard work and enjoy an inspiring evening of music.
Questions? Call 949-386-8336.
Percussion Masterclass & SCSBOA Audition Workshop
Led by Robert Slack, Percussionist, Pacific Symphony
Monday, November 9 | 7:00–8:00 PM
OCMD Black Box Theater
17620 Fitch Ave., Irvine, CA 92614
Admission is free.
Join OC Music & Dance for a special evening with Robert Slack of the Pacific Symphony, designed for intermediate and advanced percussionists ages 10–18.
This one-hour masterclass and workshop gives young percussionists the chance to learn directly from a professional orchestral musician and get practical guidance as they prepare for SCSBOA auditions. Students will experience the artistic standards of the OCMD Classical Music Conservatory in a supportive, encouraging setting, without the pressure of an audition.
Register by November 4 online or by calling 949-386-8336.
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Grand opening of our 2nd campus on Cowan. Stay tuned for more information.

Highlights of Past Events

A Piano Masterclass in Performance & Artistry
Led by Dr. Sarkis Baltaian
Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00 PM
OCMD Black Box Theater
17620 Fitch Ave., Irvine, CA 92614
OC Music & Dance hosted a special Piano Masterclass in Performance & Artistry for intermediate and advanced pianists ages 10–18.
Led by Dr. Sarkis Baltaian, this 90-minute masterclass gave young musicians the opportunity to experience the artistic philosophy, teaching approach, and performance standards of the OCMD Classical Piano Program in an engaging, supportive setting, without the pressure of an audition.
Thank you to all the students and families who joined us. Interested in future masterclasses or the OCMD Classical Piano Program? Contact us or call 949-386-8336.
Students from Ms. Wendy’s Violin Studio came together for a special benefit concert celebrating music, community, and the joy of performance. The event showcased the hard work and talent of her young violinists while supporting OCMD’s mission to provide meaningful arts education and opportunities for students throughout our community.
Explore our Choral/Vocal, Classical Music, Jazz Music, Popular Music, Musical Theatre, Classical Dance, and Commercial Dance programs and discover the right path.
From July 15th to 22nd, OCMD will send a delegation of 10 teachers and students to Xiamen, China, to participate in the "Xiamen Youth Ambassador Exchange Activity" jointly organized with Xiamen Music School. As a sister school of OCMD, Xiamen Music School has maintained a deep cooperative relationship with OCMD, and every exchange is full of warmth and harvest.