Coast Musical Encounters
Cinematic Worlds: A Journey into Musical Storytelling
Featuring Film Composer Patrick Gutman,
www.patrickgutman.com
Discover the art of storytelling through music with Los Angeles-based film composer and pianist Patrick Gutman. Known for blending classical composition with modern production techniques, Patrick creates emotionally compelling scores that bring stories to life. His work spans film, documentaries, digital media, and concert music, showcasing his ability to create unique musical worlds across a variety of genres.
Join us as Patrick shares insights into the creative process of film scoring, exploring how music shapes emotion, builds atmosphere, and transforms the way audiences experience a story. From cinematic fantasy to intimate drama, discover the power of music to transport listeners into new worlds.
Wednesday, November 4 @ 7:30 pm,
Music Recital Hall (MUS 102),
Orange Coast College,
Costa Mesa, CA,
Additional Details:
Free event / Free parking in Lot C,
Open…
Event Title: Cinematic Worlds: A Journey Into Musical Storytelling. Event Locator: 2026-AATJGG.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Music 102 - Recital Hall.
Fall Dance Concert
The OCC Dance Department presents their annual Fall Dance Concert for two nights only in the Robert B Moore Theatre. This engaging evening will feature new works by both OCC faculty and student choreographers, in a variety of styles and genres created for our OCC dance students.
Directed by Rachel Berman and Zachary Groenewold.
Tickets are $20, Nov. 6 & 7 at 7:30pm. Parking is free!
Event Title: Fall Dance Concert. Event Locator: 2026-AATFPJ.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Fall Dance Concert
The OCC Dance Department presents their annual Fall Dance Concert for two nights only in the Robert B Moore Theatre. This engaging evening will feature new works by both OCC faculty and student choreographers, in a variety of styles and genres created for our OCC dance students.
Directed by Rachel Berman and Zachary Groenewold.
Tickets are $20, Nov. 6 & 7 at 7:30pm. Parking is free!
Event Title: Fall Dance Concert. Event Locator: 2026-AATFPJ.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters, directed by Bethany Kraemer in the Drama Lab Theatre.
In this high-octane dramatic comedy centered around a group of D&D players, homicidal fairies, gelatinous slime and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright, Qui Nguyen, offers a heartfelt and heart pounding homage to love, family, and the geek/warrior inside us all.
November 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00,
Parking is Free!
Event Title: She Kills Monsters. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSH.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
OCC Wind Ensemble: Lands Near & Far
The OCC Wind Ensemble presents Lands Near & Far!
Come hear wild and beautiful music from America, Germany, Celtic lands, Scotland, and Ukraine!
Tickets are $10, and parking is free! Showtime is 3pm at the Robert B. Moore Theatre. All tickets are sold online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Event Title: OCC Wind Ensemble: Lands Near & Far. Event Locator: 2026-AATFQK.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Italy Imagined
The OCC Symphony presents "Italy Imagined".
Experience Italy through the imaginations of three great composers as the Orange Coast College Symphony presents "Italy Imagined". From the theatrical brilliance of Berlioz’s "Roman Carnival Overture" and Rossini’s "La gazza ladra" Overture to the vibrant folk melodies and festive energy of Tchaikovsky’s "Capriccio Italien" this program celebrates Italy as both a real place and an enduring artistic inspiration. Join us for an evening of colorful orchestration, irresistible rhythm, and Mediterranean splendor.
Tickets are $15, and can only be purchased online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Showtime is 7:30pm in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Parking is free with ticket purchase!
Event Title: The OCC Symphony presents "Italy Imagined". Event Locator: 2026-AATFQJ.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Fall Choral-Vocal Showcase
The OCC Music Department is proud to present the OCC Chamber Singers (Eliza Rubenstein, director) and OCC Chorale (Kelly Self, director), performing a program of music ranging from Johannes Brahms to Dolly Parton, and English madrigals to Cyndi Lauper! You'll also hear from some of our talented soloists and small groups, and your ticket purchase will help our Chamber Singers get to Carnegie Hall this summer!
Tickets are $10, and parking is free! Showtime is 7:30pm at the Robert B. Moore Theatre. All tickets are sold online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Event Title: Fall Choral-Vocal Showcase. Event Locator: 2026-AATFQM.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Fall Student Dance Showcase
The OCC Student Dance Showcase is an informal end-of-the-semester presentation of classroom material and works in progress. This is the culmination of our student's hard work this Fall and features the department's wide range of dance styles at all levels. Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, African, Mexican Folklorico, and composition.
Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com. Parking is free! House opens at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm.
Event Title: Fall Student Dance Showcase. Event Locator: 2026-AATFQQ.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Pop Vocal Concert - Fall 2026
The Pop Vocal Classes present "Joyful Pops!" in Music Room 102.
This Pop Concert will feature Soloists, Duos, Ensembles, with holiday songs all accompanied by a professional rhythm section!
Everyone is welcome, but seating is limited. Get your tickets online now at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Admission is $15. Parking is free!
Event Title: The Pop Vocal Classes present "Joyful Pops!". Event Locator: 2026-AATFMF.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Music 102 - Recital Hall.
Holiday Melodrama
One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing, an Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFST.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Holiday Melodrama
An Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas in One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSV.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Holiday Melodrama
One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing, an Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFST.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Holiday Melodrama
An Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas in One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSV.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Fall 2026 Guitar Program Recital
Join us for an evening of exceptional music featuring the talented students of the OCC Classical Guitar Studies program. The performance will highlight a dynamic range of solos and ensembles - duos, and trios to the full power of the OCC Guitar Orchestra. This semester’s broad program spans modern Chinese popular music, American folk classics, the hypnotic minimalism of Philip Glass, original student compositions, and more!
Tickets are $10, and parking is free! Showtime is 3pm at the Robert B. Moore Theatre. All tickets are sold online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Event Title: Fall 2026 Guitar Program Recital. Event Locator: 2026-AATFQW.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
OCC Commercial Music Guitar Concert
Enjoy a concert of instrumental and vocal music of varying contemporary styles, from Jazz to pop/Rock, Blues to Country. Our students will be joined by a professional rhythm section.
Concert begins at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:00pm!
Tickets are $15, and are only sold online!
Parking is free with purchase of ticket!
Event Title: OCC Commercial Music Guitar Concert. Event Locator: 2026-AATFQX.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Holiday Melodrama
One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing, an Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFST.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Holiday Melodrama
An Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas in One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSV.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
Holiday Melodrama
One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing, an Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFST.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.
An Evening with Broadway
Join OCC's Advanced Vocal Performance Artists as they honor Broadway with a fabulous concert, featuring songs of the Golden Age of Broadway up to today! We look forward to seeing you as we sing your favorite songs from your favorite musicals!
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased only online at OCCTickets.UniversityTickets.com.
Parking is free with ticket purchase!
Event Title: An Evening with Broadway directed by Beth Hansen. Event Locator: 2026-AATFRC.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
OCC Robert B Moore Theater.
Holiday Melodrama
An Old Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social presented by David Scaglione. This year we visit the North Pole where the evil villain Simon Snodgrass is trying to spoil Christmas in One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Boo the villain, cheer the hero, join in a holiday singalong, enjoy the children's joke contest and a free ice cream treat. A very special visitor is also expected....
All ages welcome.
Performances are December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7pm, and December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are sold online only: $5.00 for all children 12 and under, Students/Seniors: $10.00, General Public: $15.00. Parking is free!
Event Title: One of Santa's Reindeer is Missing. Public Contact Info (name, email): Cynthia Corley ccorley@occ.cccd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-AATFSV.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drama Lab/Studio 101 - Drama Lab.