This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room.

THE MISSION BAY PRESERVATIONISTS REPRESENTING SAN DIEGO AROUND THE GLOBE

The Mission Bay Preservationists is one of the nation's premier traditional youth jazz bands. Our students have been featured at venues throughout San Diego County and California including: Copley Symphony Hall, Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Balboa Theatre, La Jolla Music Society Conrad Concert Hall, House of Blues, Music Box, Dizzy's Jazz Club, Petco Park, Sea World, Ocean Beach Music and Art Festival, San Diego Jazz Party and the Sacramento Jazz Festival. The band's last four releases have been featured on two of the country's finest jazz radio stations, ("The Second Line Parade" with host Drew Miller) in San Diego and WWOZ ("The Traditional Hour" with host Keith Hill) in New Orleans. The band has traveled to New Orleans multiple times to perform at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the iconic Preservation Hall. In 2016 they had the honor of recording with New Orleans' legend, trumpeter Wendell Brunious, for their 2016 release "Live in New Orleans". Their latest album “Louisiana Fairytale” features an all-star student line-up with guest artist Leonard Patton on vocals. This exciting, versatile group performs early New Orleans Jazz, blues, and swing.