LJPC’s Concert Series SEASON 67 Begins Now!

Season 67 is bursting with creative energy, and we’re excited to extend a warm, personal invitation especially to you: Please Join Us! We’ve got an amazing lineup in store, starting right now with a celebration of International Music Day through the moving music of Peter Mawanga & the Amaravi Movement. You will NOT want to miss any of this. 

.Let’s celebrate La Jolla Pres’s mission partnership with our sister church in Malawi, Lingadzi CCAP. The LJ Pres Concert Series is delighted to welcome renowned Malawian musician Peter Mawanga and the Amaravi Movement to further embrace this LJ Pres Mission Moment.

In this very special concert in La Jolla, you’re invited to step with us into the world of Nyanja Afro-Vibes where the soothing vocals and soulful rhythms of Peter Mawanga – ethnomusicologist, songwriter, producer, and educator – come to life. With a unique blend of traditional Malawian music and modern influences, Peter’s music transcends borders and speaks to the hearts of music lovers worldwide. You’ll walk away from this sublime experience filled with the spirit! Read More – Mawanga.

Please join us afterward for the Artists Reception and Malawi Crafts Marketplace in the Life Center, Fellowship Hall. All proceeds from the Crafts Marketplace sales benefit the musicians’ communities.

Concerts This Fall:

Continuing with Season 67 Concert Schedule:

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Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4PM
Annual YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE!

In collaboration with our good friends of the Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego, this year’s three award-winning young musicians will blow you away with their extraordinary artistry. Come hear these soloists on flute, voice, and marimba!

Sunday, December 14, 2025
CHRISTMAS CONCERT at 4PM & 7PM

“Gloria!”

Our LJPC Chancel Choir with orchestra will present Poulenc’s majestic and joyful “Gloria;” also LJPC’s Hand Bells Choir featured at 7PM, and our two children’s choirs take the stage at 4PM. As always, favorite carols and beautiful scripture readings will capture the spirit and reflect the meaning of the season. A must-share with family and friends!

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 4PM
Spanish Brass!

We’re thrilled to continue our much-loved “Brilliant Brass” weekend with a delightful international flavor. We’re also excited to have these renowned musicians generously mentor emerging local young talent in a Brass Masterclass on Saturday, January 31. Stay tuned for Mastercalss Registration details . . . and special events with the artists designed for our donors!

April 26, 2026, 4PM
Jeremy Filsell, Concert Organist and Pianist

World class artistry, dual-instrumentalist will “wow” us on LJPC’s magnificent, lovingly curated Blackinton pipe organ AND grand piano! 

June 7, 2026, 4PM
Spring Choral Concert

Hear your LJPC Chancel Choir with orchestra as they present a thrilling production of Elijah! 

Why Support the LJPC Concert Series? A Donor’s Moment with You . . .

LJPC’s sparkling ‘Brilliant Brass’ program is just one of many in the La Jolla Presbyterian Church Concert Series that enrich our community through the universal language of music. We launched this annual Brass program in March 2024 with one local music educator and two brave young musicians participating . . . Center stage, one-on-one, with master musicians. In 2025, the program blossomed to 3 educators and a dozen brass students benefitting from personal coaching by the world-famous Canadian Brass. Imagine the inspiration derived from receiving one-on-one mentoring from your idols!

Your donations to our series not only help keep this tradition alive but also ensure that we can continue to host these inspiring events. . . . And since you asked, “YES! Our plans are already set for February 1, 2026!” We are thrilled to feature yet another world-class ensemble coming to perform in concert and generously share their expertise in a masterclass that’s destined to impact even more students in the LJPC sanctuary.

Each concert like this represents an opportunity to celebrate, remember, and connect—just as we honor memories like those of Peggy Williams Doole whose family sponsored a great part of our initial 2024 Brilliant brass weekend. By contributing, you’re supporting a space for artistic expression and community bonding that echoes through generations.

Join us in making music a pivotal part of our community’s life and legacy.

The LJPC Concert Series:

This 65-year-strong series is funded ENTIRELY by your generous donations.

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Experience the artistry and music of the LJPC Concert Series anytime on YouTube! Dive back into your favorite performances and discover new ones from our archives. Whether you’re reminiscing or exploring, our YouTube channel offers a rich array of concerts to enjoy. Click here to see the Playlist.