The Cuesta College Music and Drama Departments are dedicated to advancing students to four-year educational institutions. As a result, Cuesta students successfully transfer to many top college programs such as CSU Northridge. CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton, CSU East Bay, CSU San Francisco, UC Davis, Berklee College of Music, UC Davis.  Come join the excitement and kick off your college career at two of the best programs on the West Coast!

Special thanks to the following donors:
The following is a partial list of people/organizations who have contributed to the development and success of the Cuesta Performing Arts Division:

FRIENDS OF THE CPAC
The Estate of Joan Akeyson
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baker
Mr. Danny Beher, Walrus Music Publishing
Ms. Diane Blakeslee
The Cuesta College Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Dallons
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Flory
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Forbes
Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Galvan
Ms. Nella Girolo
Mr. Robert Harway
Mr. Jonathan Ingbar
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Kiessig
Ms. Linda Long
Mr. Kevin McGurty
Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Peterson
The Sargen Family Trust
Mr. Dennis Schneider
Ms. Nancy Victor


CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Martin,
Division Chair and Coordinator of the CPAC
(805) 546-3100 x2790  Jennifer Martin

Bea Anderson,
Fine and Performing Arts Support Coordinator
(805) 546-3936  Barbara Anderson

Tammy Stone,
Fine and Performing Arts Division Assistant
(805) 546-3195  Tamara Stone

bree valle,
Drama Director Cuesta College Theatre Arts
(805) 546-3100 x3282  bree valle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing Arts Schedule

Spring 2013


"Hard Travelin' with Woody"
Written and performed by Randy Noojin

Friday and Saturday, February 1 & 2, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2:00 pm
Fundraiser for the Drama Department
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
8th Annual Faculty Jazz Concert 
Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Piano Extravaganza 1
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2:00 pm
Fundraiser for the Friends of the CPAC
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Ticket prices for the event"
$20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students
High School Drama Festival
Friday, March 1, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
30th Annual Jazz Ensemble Festival Concerts
Friday, featuring the Cuesta College Jazz Ensemble and Adam Benjamin from "Kneebody"
Saturday, featuring "Kneebody", both concerts: 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
San Luis Obispo County Honor Band Festival
Wed., March 20, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
1st Annual Roy Main Low Brass Festival
Friday, March 22, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
The Cuesta Wind Ensemble and the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra
featuring world-renouned trombonist Alex Iles and tubist Jim Self
Saturday, March 23, 3:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Honor Jazz Band Concert
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater
Vocal Jazz Night
Friday, April 19, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater
"Xanadu"
Directed by bree valle
Weekends:  April 26,27,
May 3,4, 7:30 pm
Sunday matinees:  
April 28 & May 5, 2:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Ticket prices for this event:
$15 general, $10 student
North County Chorus Concert
Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm
Tempelton Performing Arts Center
1200 S. Main, Templeton
Chord 4  Concert
Friday, May 10, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater
San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra Concert
Saturday, May 11, 3:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Wind Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Spring Choir Concert
Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Jazz Ensembles Concert
Saturday,May 18, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Master Chorale Concert
Saturday,May 18, 8:00 pm
Cal Poly Performing Performing Arts Center
Cuesta Combos Concert
Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 pm - FREE
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater
Chamber Music Concert
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater
HMS Pinafore
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16,
7:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Cal Poly Performing Arts Center
Call 756-2787 for ticket prices