Upcoming Events
Creative Strings Workshops & Retreats
Guided Practice—Live on Zoom
Build consistency and momentum with 15+ live classes each month for players and teachers at every level. Explore guided practice and join →
Christian Howes on Tour — 2026
Concerts, school residencies, workshops, and film events—each stop reflects a different part of Christian’s work as a performer, educator, and creative producer.
Central Florida Residency & Performances
Five days spanning an Osceola County clinic, a two-school Orlando residency with the Edgewater High and Lake Nona Middle orchestras, a Harrison School for the Arts masterclass, and a public jazz performance. The Orlando residency culminates in a student concert on September 17; campus and public start time will be announced.
Explore school programs →Blue Bamboo show — Sept. 19, 8 PM →
Yamaha Day at Sweetwater
An all-day collaboration with Sweetwater and Yamaha Corporation of America: morning school clinics at locations TBA, afternoon video production for Yamaha and Sweetwater, and a private VIP evening event.
Christian Howes Quartet at Hotel Eve Jazz
An intimate hometown quartet performance in Asheville’s 35-seat listening room, with two full sets of jazz and improvisation at 8:00 and 9:45 PM.
Teaching Residency & Redemption Time
School teaching and university engagement surrounding a free public screening of Redemption Time at the Ware Center, followed by a visit to Millersville University.
Christian Howes with Classical Revolution
A public evening performance with Classical Revolution. Exact time and location: TBA.
Christian Howes with Classical Revolution at The Annex Sessions
A public performance at The Annex Sessions, the community-funded Wednesday live music series at The Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex, 10387 San Pablo Avenue. Additional performers and ensemble details are TBA.
Redemption Time at Presidio Theatre
An evening combining film, jazz, poetry, and a conversation about resilience and the redemptive power of art.
University of the Pacific — Breaking Free: The Transformative Power of Music
Two days of improvisation, music therapy, film, and live performance with Christian Howes at the Conservatory of Music. All events are free. Times below are Pacific Time.
Friday, October 16
- 2:00–3:00 PM: Mastermind Your Life in Music — Dean’s seminar for Conservatory students.
- 3:30–5:00 PM: Improvisation masterclass with Christian Howes; all instruments welcome, for Conservatory students and faculty, area teachers and students. A parallel music therapy session with Dr. Peggy Codding is for Conservatory music therapy students.
- 7:00 PM: Redemption Time screening and Q&A with Christian Howes at Faye Spanos Concert Hall, for university and community audiences.
Saturday, October 17
Faye Spanos Concert Hall and rehearsal halls. Check-in: 8:00–9:00 AM.
- 9:00 AM: Improvisation workshop with Christian Howes.
- 10:00 AM: Redemption Time insights — Christian on the power of art to transform lives.
- 11:00 AM: The Sounds of Change: Music Therapy in Correctional Settings, with Dr. Peggy Codding and California specialists.
- Noon: Lunch on your own, or “Introduction to College Life and Music!” with pizza for visiting students and teachers.
- 1:00 PM: Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy.
- 2:00 PM: Exploring Hip Hop and Songwriting with Jelani Brown.
- 4:00–5:30 PM: Christian Howes Concert and Improvisation Jam with Pacific jazz faculty, Jazz Ambassadors, and friends at Faye Spanos Concert Hall.
Saturday’s program welcomes music therapists, educators, students, and community members.
Performance for Soteria CDC
A performance supporting Soteria’s work providing reentry services, housing, job training, and long-term opportunity for people and families affected by incarceration.
Redemption Time at the Orpheum Theatre
A Hudson Valley screening followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Creative Strings Workshop & Festival: European Edition
Four days of improvisation, arranging, chamber music, teacher training, concerts, and international collaboration for bowed-string players at every level.
School Orchestra Clinic & Concert
A confirmed one-day visit with West Bloomfield School District orchestras, featuring a student clinic and concert with Christian Howes. Times, campus location, and concert attendance details will be announced.
Redemption Time Screening, Discussion & Solo Concert
An evening at the Global Education Center combining the film, a post-screening discussion, and a solo performance—connecting personal story, social impact, and live music.
School and residency activities may be private. Public ticket and attendance links appear whenever they are available.
Bring Christian to Your Community
Interested in a performance, residency, workshop, or film screening? Start the conversation or explore the programs below.
- Booking inquiries: Call or text 614-332-8689, or email chris@christianhowes.com
- Explore programs for schools →
- Explore teacher training →
- Host a screening or learn more about Redemption Time →