Hancock Announces Lineup for Spring Concerts

FEBRUARY 23, 2026-- Allan Hancock College is inviting the community to enjoy a series of live musical performances this spring featuring student musicians, faculty artists, and special guest performers in Boyd Concert Hall (bldg. F) on the Santa Maria campus. 

These performances are open to the public on the following dates, times, and locations: 

Applied Music Recital – February 27 

Hancock’s music majors will present an afternoon recital February 27 from 12 to 2 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall (Building F). The performance will feature vocal and instrumental selections that highlight the college’s student musicians. Admission is free. 

Classical Arias Concert – February 27 

Later that evening, internationally acclaimed pianist and conductor Carrie-Ann Matheson joins award-winning Georgian tenor Giorgi Guliashvili for a special Classical Arias Concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall. The program will feature iconic Italian arias performed by these internationally seasoned artists. This event is free and open to the public.  

Jazz Band Concert – March 6 

Hancock’s Jazz Ensembles will take the stage March 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall. The program will showcase the full range of jazz styles, including swing, ballad, rock, and Latin selections, with featured student soloists bringing their own improvisational flair to the performance. Tickets are $10 for the public and free for AHC students with a student ID. 

Symphonic Band Concert – March 9 

 Hancock’s Symphonic Band will perform March 9 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall. The evening will celebrate the wind band tradition with selections ranging from beloved traditional works to contemporary compositions. Tickets are $10 for the public and free for AHC students with a student ID. 

UCSB Chamber Choir – March 25 

The UCSB Chamber Choir, under the direction of Brent Wilson, will perform March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall as part of its annual tour. The ensemble will present “You Burn Like a Flame of the Sun,” a 60-minute program exploring themes of love and reflection through works by Puts, Smiley, Esmail, Brahms, Whitacre, and Guillaume. This concert is free and open to all audiences. 

Additional information and tickets for these concerts are available online at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/pathways/creative-arts/tickets.php.