Jacaranda, music at the edge

Specialties

Jacaranda is a series of intimate concert adventures into the realm of new and rarely-​heard classical music designed to awaken curiosity, passion and discovery. Dedicated to contemporary and rare classical music and designed for newcomers, recording collectors, and edge-​loving connoisseurs, Jacaranda’s programming gives audiences the opportunity to listen with a sense of discovery, and to experience all the social benefits that only live concerts can provide.

History

Established in 2003.

Each of Jacaranda’s seasons is a series of adventures — music from centuries past next to unforgettable new and modern music played by brilliant musicians from around the world. Jacaranda’s season begins in October and ends in June of each year. Each month brings a fresh concert and a new point of view seen through musical relationships.

Meet the Business Owner

Patrick S.

Business Owner

Patrick Scott, Jacaranda’s artistic director, studied at UC Irvine, where he received the Chancellor’s Award and President’s Fellowship for painting, graduating cum laude. His schooling in the visual arts, dance, and stage design led to a 15-​year career as a designer and craftsman for film, television, stage, opera, ballet, and video. Extensive work in arts education and arts advocacy followed. After years of board service (National Alliance for Media Arts & Culture, Long Beach Museum of Art, National Campaign for Freedom of Expression), he devoted a decade to honing his fundraising skills. As chief development officer of LA’s BEST after school enrichment program in the City of LA mayor’s office, he initiated artists’ residencies now in over 180 public elementary schools that have served over 19,000 students to date. He curated Found Horizon: Stravinsky in LA’s Progressive Music Scene 1949 – 66, a Pacific Standard Time event of the Colburn School Conservatory of Music.