The Museum of Making Music is a proud participant of San Diego Museum Month. During the entire month of February 2010, individuals can pick up a FREE Museum Month Pass at Macy’s to receive half-off admission at 39 San Diego County museums all month long. Guests with a pass may bring up to three people with them to any participating museum to receive half-off, too!
North Coast Strings, a New Horizons String Orchestra, is a musical ensemble designed to be an entry point for adults who want to learn how to play a stringed instrument, or for those who have played a stringed instrument in the past but haven’t played in a number of years. The orchestra is hosted by the Museum of Making Music. On Tuesday, February 9th at 7 PM, the the group will be hosting an informational session for anyone interested in joining.
Our drumming friends (Christine
Stevens, Sundiata Kata, Frank Lazarro and Kat Fulton) are collaborating
with the Drumming up HOPE for Haiti initiative. They'll be
facilitating a community drum circle in San Diego on February 11,
2010 at 8 PM at the World Beat Cultural Center, 2100 Park
Boulevard in Balboa Park.
All ages are welcome. No
experience is necessary. Instruments will also be provided or you may
bring your own. All proceeds go to the the American Red Cross Haiti
Relief Fund. For more information, please call 619-230-1190.
At 1 PM, The Museum kicks off its 2010 free concert series featuring ensembles from the Coastal Communities Concert Band. First to perform is the Pacific Wind Quintet, performing a mix of popular and classical selections. Members of the quintet include bassoonist Arnold Barron, oboist Beverly Haines, clarinetist Jim Reed, hornist Roger Haines and flautist Jessica Yui. This concert is FREE, with a $5 suggested donation.
On February 14th, 2010 at 6 PM, celebrate Valentine’s Day dinner at the Museum of Making Music while enjoying jazz music featuring vocalist Leslie Lewis, pianist Gerard Hagen, bassist Joel Hamilton, and drummer Jerry Kalaf. Join us as a couple and enjoy dinner with a loved one, or come solo to meet like-minded music lovers. This event is SOLD OUT.
On Tuesday, Feb 16 at 10:30 AM, The Museum of Making Music is pleased
to partner with Mainly Mozart to present San Diego Symphony violinist
Kate Hatmaker and pianist Ines Irawati for a special morning performance. Enjoy a short program including works by Kreisler, Debussy, Sarasate and Rachmaninoff. Allow yourself to be transported back to the days of "salon concerts" and interact with the musicians following the performance. This concert is FREE, thanks to a grant from the County of San Diego at the recommendation of supervisor Bill Horn.
North Coast Strings, a New Horizons String Orchestra, is a musical ensemble designed to be an entry point for adults who want to learn how to play a stringed instrument, or for those who have played a stringed instrument in the past but haven’t played in a number of years. The orchestra is hosted by the Museum of Making Music. On Tuesday, February 9th at 7 PM, the the group will be hosting an informational session for anyone interested in joining. 
Our drumming friends (Christine
Stevens, Sundiata Kata, Frank Lazarro and Kat Fulton) are collaborating
with the Drumming up HOPE for Haiti initiative. They'll be
facilitating a community drum circle in San Diego on February 11,
2010 at 8 PM at the World Beat Cultural Center, 2100 Park
Boulevard in Balboa Park. 
At 1 PM, The Museum kicks off its 2010 free concert series featuring ensembles from the Coastal Communities Concert Band. First to perform is the Pacific Wind Quintet, performing a mix of popular and classical selections. Members of the quintet include bassoonist Arnold Barron, oboist Beverly Haines, clarinetist Jim Reed, hornist Roger Haines and flautist Jessica Yui. This concert is FREE, with a $5 suggested donation.
On Tuesday, Feb 16 at 10:30 AM, The Museum of Making Music is pleased
to partner with Mainly Mozart to present San Diego Symphony violinist
Kate Hatmaker and pianist Ines Irawati for a special morning performance. Enjoy a short program including works by Kreisler, Debussy, Sarasate and Rachmaninoff. Allow yourself to be transported back to the days of "salon concerts" and interact with the musicians following the performance. This concert is FREE, thanks to a grant from the County of San Diego at the recommendation of supervisor Bill Horn.
