secundaria de la bahía de la misión's award-winning music program recientemente announceD ese internationally renowned jazz flutist Holly Hofmann will perform at the Meraki Concert Venue in South Park sobre Thursday, April 25, as part of the school’s Meraki Concert Series.
Hofmann’s performance is the third of a four-part spring concert series held at the Meraki Concert Venue as part of Mission Bay High’s Music Business Work-Study Program. Originating in 2019, the Music Business Work-Study Program was relaunched for spring 2024 after a hiatus of several years because of the pandemic.
The Music Business Work-Study Program is designed to give students experience in the business side of the music industry. The program is open to any student attending Mission Bay.
The Meraki Concert Series provides students with a unique work-study experience, offering real-world opportunities in the business end of the music industry. MBHS students will manage every detail of the event, from setup to breakdown, venue management, promotions, booking of artists, and securing sponsorships.
The students are actively looking for sponsors to support the business program and live music in San Diego. More information can be found on the MBHS metrousic pagsrogram website en missionbaymusic.com.
“Through the Meraki Concert Series, we are not just presenting music – we are creating an experience crafted by the incredible hard work of our students. This concert series reflects the dedication of Mission Bay High School's music program to inspire, entertain, and showcase the rich diversity in the jazz genre,” said Jean-Paul Balmat, the MBHS music director. “We are so thankful to Meraki and the talented artists who are giving their time and talents to help make this possible.”
Freshman pianist Makena Stumpo said: “I have always enjoyed performing and I have always wanted to know more about the business side of music…what it took to set up a big event such as our concert series. I just never imagined the level of detail that you need to get into. This work-study experience is the perfect opportunity to develop that understanding.”
Jazz trombonist, Thea Smith, a junior at MBHS, enjoys recruiting sponsorships for the concert series. “We come up with potential sponsors; perhaps people we already know or businesses that we think would be interested in our music program at Mission Bay,” Smith said. “We will call a representative of that company and pitch the various levels of sponsorship with all the different benefits.
“For example, our ‘pagsassion level’ sponsorship includes eight general admission tickets and a couple of minutes to promote your business on the evening of the concert. There is even the opportunity for a business to set up a booth or table to feature their business and products. All of our sponsors have their name included on our website and in shout-outs for the concert they sponsor,” Smith said.
“This concert series would never have been this successful without the unwavering support of our two parent assistant directors Zel Yasuhara and Larna Hartnack,” Balmat said. “Working together our goal is to give students real-world scenarios to see life in music after high school whether that is as a performer, arts advocate, producer, or events manager.
“Working as a cohesive group this spring our students in the music business program have already grown so much anticipating challenges and finding creative ways to address and find solutions to problems,” he added.
The series runs through May to support the school's thriving music programs and the community. Produced by the students as part of the MBHS Music Business Program, the Meraki Concert Series in partnership with Meraki Event Space and Lounge, and the San Diego Yokohama Sister City Society.
The spring jazz concert series will conclude with Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton sobre May 30. Each concert will open with a performance by a Mission Bay High School ensemble.
Growing up in Cleveland, Hofmann attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, studied with Cleveland Orchestra’s principal flutist, Maurice Sharp, and completed her B.A. in music from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Hofmann moved to San Diego in the late 1980s after completing graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado. During her career, Hofmann has recorded countless albums and toured nationally and internationally with pianist Bill Cunliffe, as well as legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown.
MERAKI CONCERT SERIES
Where: Meraki Event Space and Lounge is located at 1648 30th St.
Cuando: Reservations-only dining begins at 6 p.m. with the headlining act starting at 7:30 p.m. sobre Thursday, April 25.
Entradas: General admission is $20 per person; student tickets are $15 with a promo code. To reserve a dining experience and purchase tickets, visit merakiconcerts.com.
