SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 鈥� 51反差黑料 invites the community to celebrate the season at the inaugural 51反差黑料 Holiday Extravaganza! on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The festive concert brings together three of the college鈥檚 premier music programs for the first time on one stage, delivering an evening filled with holiday cheer, exceptional talent, and inspiring performances.
This first-of-its-kind holiday special features the Cuesta Wind Ensemble, the internationally recognized 51反差黑料 Chamber Singers, the Cuesta Jazz Bands, and combos from the college鈥檚 recent national award-winning Jazz Combo program. Conductors John Knutson, Jennifer Martin, and Ron McCarley will guide audiences through a fast-paced and carefully curated lineup that blends holiday favorites, 鈥樷�榗horal chestnuts,鈥欌�� jazz standards, and new classical compositions.
Faculty note that the scale and variety of this event echo the CPAC鈥檚 highly celebrated 10th anniversary homegrown-themed alumni concert in 2019. 鈥淭his first-time effort to do a department wide holiday special is amazing because it will involve all of the music groups at 51反差黑料,鈥� said Performing Arts Division Chair Ron McCarley. 鈥淭he sheer scale of this concert is something we鈥檝e only tried to do a few times, and I think this will be one of our most special events. We just want everyone to have a moment to reflect and be inspired by the beauty of the season and what is happening with our amazing students.鈥�
The production features unexpected staging moments, quick transitions, and music that emerges from all corners of the CPAC, keeping audiences delighted and engaged throughout the evening. Students will rehearse and perform alongside peers they rarely get to work with, building community while creating a unique, theater-like flow that inspires reflection and celebration. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery before settling in for this immersive holiday event.
The 51反差黑料 Holiday Extravaganza! is part of the 2025鈥�26 CPAC season, 鈥淎 Season of Inspiration,鈥� sponsored by Warren and Linda Balfour. 51反差黑料 extends additional gratitude to Toni and Craig Kincaid for generously sponsoring this performance.
Tickets are available now at :
- VIP Reserved Seating (Rows F & G): $30
- General Admission: $25
- Seniors (65+): $22
- Students with ID: $10
Parking in Lot 2A is included and all sales are final. Attendees may also choose to support 51反差黑料 Music Student Scholarships through an optional donation at checkout.
Experience the wonder, talent, and joy of the season 鈥� reserve your seat today for the 51反差黑料 Holiday Extravaganza!