Grass Valley, CA — InConcert Sierra proudly presents its fall Sierra Student Showcase on Saturday afternoon, November 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 12582 Squirrel Creek Road in Grass Valley.
The showcase celebrates the talent, dedication, and enthusiasm of 21 young musicians from throughout the community, offering them an opportunity to perform before a warm and appreciative audience.
This fall’s program features an impressive variety of young performers, ranging in age from 8 to 18, sharing music on piano, violin, trumpet, and voice. Audiences will enjoy selections spanning centuries of music, from Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin to Scott Joplin, Debussy, and more.
Unlike a competition, the Sierra Student Showcase focuses on the joy of making music and the confidence gained through live performance. Each student has worked diligently to prepare a polished piece, and the reward is the experience itself—stepping onto the stage, sharing their artistry, and receiving the encouragement of an enthusiastic audience.
“These showcases are about so much more than performing a piece of music,” said Ken Hardin, Artistic Director of InConcert Sierra. “They’re about bolstering confidence, celebrating accomplishments, and overcoming stage fright to experience the joy of sharing music with others. It’s wonderful to watch these young musicians grow, and equally rewarding to see the pride and excitement of their families and teachers.”
Parents Lisa and Lee Renner, whose sons have participated in the showcases over several years, enthusiastically endorse the experience:
“Our sons, ages 14 and 13, have enjoyed playing both violin and piano in these showcases several times over the last six years. Music is the most direct connection to the soul that a human being can experience, and these concerts truly uplift the spirit.”
The Sierra Student Showcase is a delightful way to spend an hour on a Saturday afternoon, enjoying the talents of our community’s young musicians! Part of InConcert Sierra’s ongoing commitment to music education, the program welcomes students of all proficiency levels, performing on a variety of instruments and as vocalists. It’s a celebration of their hard work, growing confidence, and love of music, as well as the dedicated teachers who inspire and guide them.
What: Sierra Student Showcase
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 12582 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley
Tickets: $10 at the door, youth 18 and under are free
For more information about InConcert Sierra and its educational programs, visit www.inconcertsierra.org.