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Areté Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Wyant Morton, Professor of Music at California Lutheran University, is an innovative professional ensemble of vocal artists in Thousand Oaks, California. Its 16th season begins with a concert featuring American Triptych by Emmy Award-winning composer Jake Runestad, based on the writings of Henry David Thoreau (Massachusetts), Wendell Berry (Kentucky), and John Muir (California). Each of the three movements expresses various aspects of the human connection with the natural world. In addition to the Runestad work, solo performances of personally curated nature-themed songs from ensemble members round out the program.

"Like Jake Runestad, I believe that music has the power to initiate positive change,” says Dr. Morton, “His musical works are socially conscious and explore authentic human emotions and experiences. With a passion for live performance, Areté strives to honor the works of contemporary composers and provide a joyful, moving, educational, and soul-nurturing experience."

The concert is on Sunday, November 10th at 2 PM in Samuelson Chapel, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. $20 advance purchase tickets are available online at aretevocalensemble.org and $25 at the door.

Upcoming performances: Christmas with Areté: Handel’s Messiah (Christmas portion) December 15th, 2 PM, Samuelson Chapel. Dr. Morton will conduct.

For more information: aretevocalensemble.org

Mixing traditional storytelling with futuristic imagery and shifting between folk, classical and electronic music sources, 13 Tongues delivers an unforgettable experience of contemporary dance at its most innovative and spectacular.

American music stirs the soul in a way like none other. Performance Today® 2022 Classical Woman of the Year, pianist Lara Downes explores the depths of that profound connection to land, sea and spirit. Dvořák’s New World Symphony blends Bohemian fantasy with Midwestern and Southern melodies and charm.

Michael Christie, conductor
Lara Downes, piano

ALDOPHUS HAILSTORK 3 Spirituals for Orchestra – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Kum Ba Yah, Oh Freedom”
PRICE Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in One Movement
JOPLIN/BUCK Four Rags for Piano and Orchestra
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

American music stirs the soul in a way like none other. Performance Today® 2022 Classical Woman of the Year, pianist Lara Downes explores the depths of that profound connection to land, sea and spirit. Dvořák’s New World Symphony blends Bohemian fantasy with Midwestern and Southern melodies and charm.

Michael Christie, conductor
Lara Downes, piano

ALDOPHUS HAILSTORK 3 Spirituals for Orchestra – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Kum Ba Yah, Oh Freedom”
PRICE Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in One Movement
JOPLIN/BUCK Four Rags for Piano and Orchestra
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

Light is a symbol and source of inspiration for holiday celebrations around the world. It brings people together and transforms our surroundings, while representing goodness, wisdom and the passage of time.

Join the New West Symphony, Los Robles Children’s Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Short Film, The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ picture book with music by Howard Blake, is featured alongside symphonic masterworks and your favorite holiday carols. This is a must-see event for the whole family!

Michael Christie, conductor
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
Vocal soloists

Grieg | “Morning Mood“ from Peer Gynt
Haydn | Symphony No. 59, “Fire,” I. Presto

Howard Blake | The Snowman
accompanied by the award-winning animated short film

Mozart | Serenade in G Major, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” K.525, Allegro
Mozart | “A Musical Joke,” K. 522, Presto

Trad./O’Loughlin | El Burrito Sabanero
Trad./O’Loughlin | Los Peces en el Río
with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Trad./arr. Jeffrey Biegel | Hanukah Fantasy
with vocal soloists

Leontovych | Carol of the Bells
John Rutter | Silent Night
with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Reisman | A Merry Little Sing-Along
with vocal soloists
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells

Anderson | Sleigh Ride

Medicine and race have been linked since time immemorial. Over the past 100-150 years, records have been maintained recording health disparities between white and non-white individuals, and the impact of race on access to medical care. Most recently, the CoVID-19 pandemic highlighted disparities in access to health care, treatment, and outcomes. In this lecture, we will review examples of the impact of race on medical treatment and discuss well known cases that have impacted medicine and the medical field in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Paloma Vargas (she/they/ella) is the Dean of Mathematics, Science, Health Education, Kinesiology and Athletics at Oxnard College, a 2-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). In her capacity as Dean, Dr. Vargas works with administration, faculty, and staff to determine best practices in serving diverse student populations. She often serves as a facilitator and trainer for faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions in centering equity with a particular focus on inclusivity in STEM.

Dr. Vargas previously served as a biology faculty member, researcher, HSI Director, Science Coordinator and STEM Advisor at private and public institutions. She earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College (HSIs), and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Medical and Molecular Parasitology from The Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at New York University. Her graduate and post-doctoral work focused on host-pathogen interactions of both parasitic amoeba (E. histolytica) and Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaire’s Disease.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 years of age and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

This lecture can be attended either virtually on Zoom or in-person at Cal Lutheran's Oxnard campus. It will also be recorded.

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, a 30-piece orchestra of classical strings mixed with harp, guitars, mandolin, bagpipes and more, celebrates Fall!

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara celebrates Fall! Featuring music from harvest festivals around the world - from Galicia’s Fiestas de Magostos, Scotland's Samhain, and Mexico's Dia de los Muertos to our own American traditions - all showcased through the Folk Orchestra's dynamic arrangements. The perfect concert to get you in the mood for changing leaves, pumpkins, roaring fires and crisp evenings. And yes, we will have harp, accordion, and multiple bagpipes, or it wouldn’t be the Folk Orchestra.

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, a 30-piece orchestra of classical strings mixed with harp, guitars, mandolin, bagpipes and more, celebrates Fall!

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara celebrates Fall! Featuring music from harvest festivals around the world - from Galicia’s Fiestas de Magostos, Scotland's Samhain, and Mexico's Dia de los Muertos to our own American traditions - all showcased through the Folk Orchestra's dynamic arrangements. The perfect concert to get you in the mood for changing leaves, pumpkins, roaring fires and crisp evenings. And yes, we will have harp, accordion, and multiple bagpipes, or it wouldn’t be the Folk Orchestra.

Originally from Philadelphia, Mary Cassatt is not just one of only three women to exhibit with the Impressionists, but she is the only American. Her work is perceptive, unique and reflective of her time and place and was considered revolutionary for its time. Ostensibly largely featuring women and children, through that lens, she also depicts aspects of societal norms of her day. This lecture will not only look at her work, but also will mention her role in the spread of the appreciation of the Impressionists.

Katherine E. Zoraster is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. She graduated with a double major in English Literature and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following her undergraduate degree, she received a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Art History from the California State University at Northridge.
In addition to the courses Katherine teaches for other lifelong learning programs, she also works as an Art History Instructor for the full-time program at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts. Katherine also serves as a commissioner for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and volunteers at the Burbank Animal Shelter. In her free time, Katherine is an avid runner and travels extensively.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 years of age and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

This lecture can be attended either virtually on Zoom or in-person at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus. It will also be recorded.

What are the holidays without music. Join us as we celebrate great holiday songs from Broadway and the Movies. We promise we will get you in the Holiday Spirit!

Film historians Sam and Candy Caponegro are passionate about movie musicals. For over thirty years, they have acted, directed, and produced professional, community, and school theater. Candy’s most notable professional acting roles are Adelaine opposite Nathan Lane in Guys and Dolls and Cheri opposite Divine in the New York production of Women Behind Bars. Sam and Candy have taught numerous courses and lecture on cruise lines, at libraries, and for many 50+ audiences. They hope to keep the classic movie musical and the golden age of Broadway alive through their lectures.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 years of age and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

This lecture can be attended on Zoom and will be recorded.