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It's a Grand Night for Music!

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Music Educator

  • Download all applicable materials from the box on the right. 

  • Provide students with their audition materials and application.

  • Help to audition students in December.

  • Check back for rehearsal and performance dates!

Music Student

  • Download all applicable materials from the box on the right. 

  • Turn in your application form when you arrive at your audition.

  • Check with your teacher to see if you made the ensemble.

  • Put the rehearsal days and times in your calendar!

Rehearsal & Concert Schedule

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  • Tue, Jan 28
    Mechanic's Bank Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Mechanic's Bank Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
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BAND

  • Tue, Jan 28
    Mechanic's Bank Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Mechanic's Bank Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 27
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 25
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 11
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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Orchestra

  • Tue, Jan 28
    Mechanic's Bank Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Mechanic's Bank Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 27
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 25
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 11
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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Choir

  • Tue, Jan 28
    Mechanic's Bank Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Mechanic's Bank Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Share
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 27
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
    Share
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 25
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
    Share
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 11
    Bakersfield HS
    Jan 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
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Need more info?

Contact the chairs of the Grant Night ensembles for more information.

Band

Kevin Brady, Chairperson

North High School

kevin_brady@kernhigh.org

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Phillip Bustamente,  Co-Chair

Shafter High School

philip_bustamante@kernhigh.org

Orchestra 

Sharyn Absher, Chairperson

South High School

sharyn_absher@kernhigh.org

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Erin Wander, Co-Chair

West High School

erin_wander@kernhigh.org

Choir

Rebecca Spickler, Chairperson

Stockdale High School

rebecca_spickler@kernhigh.org

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Nico Salum, Co-Chair

Highland High School

nicolo_salum@kernhigh.org

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The man who disparages music as a luxury and non-essential is doing the nation an injury. Music now, more than ever before, is a national need.

Woodrow Wilson

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