Liz Hogenson
this is a collaborative design, promoting the four upcoming music concerts with their various themes. A lightsaber and fantasy, men playing a saxophone, an illustrated ship and the words, All That Jazz.

North Hennepin Community College invites the community to its Spring Concert Series April 28 through May 4, 2026. Suggested admission is $10, but no one will be turned away. All events will also be livestreamed.

Spring Concert Series Performance Schedule and Event Info

  • Tuesday, April 28 - Monday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. 
  • All performances will be located in the Fine Arts Center Theatre (FAC 178). 
  • See individual events below for the livestream option.
this is a promotional graphic for our upcoming jazz concert that is a black rectangle with the words All That Jazz written in white letters.

Jazz Ensemble, Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

The NHCC Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Mantini, presents “All That Jazz,” featuring various styles and flavors, including selections from Steely Dan to Radiohead, with a nod to Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin. Visit YouTube to view the livestream. 

this is a black and white illustrated graphic of two friends playing the trumpet and saxophone together.

Concert Band, Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of "Something Old and Something New" directed by David Mantini. Enjoy classics from stage, screen, and everything in between, including “The March and Procession of Bacchus” to more modern works by Ed Huckeby. Visit YouTube to view the livestream.

this is an illustrated design of an old timey ship on ripped, wrinkled paper.

Vocal Ensembles, Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.

NHCC’s Choral and Vocal departments will present “The Seafarers,” a concert of shanties, beloved folksongs, and nautical epics under the direction of Gary Ruschman. Featuring a world premiere commission for our ensembles by jazz composer Kristin Sponcia, along with music by Felix Mendelssohn, Emily Crocker, Steven Leek, Gordon Lightfoot, and Paul Simon, our student choirs and soloists will take the audience on an oceanic musical journey. Reception to follow. Visit YouTube to view the livestream. 

this is a photo of a lightsaber, a gold ring, a castle and a polaroid photo of zoo animals.

Orchestra, Monday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

From the New World to a galaxy far, far away, join us for an evening of musical storytelling. Travel across sweeping landscapes, including Dvorak’s “New World Symphony,” explore the realms of Middle-earth music from the “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” and journey to distant galaxies with selections from “Star Wars.” The program also features a lively salute to the Big Bands, a journey through American music history. The evening is highlighted by a sparkling performance of “The Carnival of the Animals,” featuring Music faculty Dr. Grace Choi and Dr. Kevin Hobbs. Visit YouTube to view the livestream. 

We hope to see you there! 

Get Started

Take the next step to become a student.
Apply
Visit Us
Request Info