Upcoming Events
Creative Strings Workshops & Retreats
Lausanne, Switzerland
October 29–November 1, 2026
Workshop details and registration →
Asheville, North Carolina
July 4–9, 2027
Workshop details and registration →
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 Residency
A multifaceted conservatory residency bringing together teaching, performance, and a campus screening of Redemption Time—an example of the integrated performance-and-education programs Christian develops with universities.
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.
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 Workshop & Student Performance
A proposed one-day residency with the West Bloomfield High and Middle School orchestra programs: daytime workshops with three student groups and a possible evening performance. Final scope and public details are still being developed.
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 →