Divas 3
2023-09-30 19:00 (America/Chicago) | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more! Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Since its inception in 2013, the group has gone on to perform at performing arts centers across the United States, and internationally as a headlining entertainer act aboard luxury cruise ships.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

The Folk Legacy Trio
2023-10-02 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Folk Legacy Trio has been hailed as “the living library” of music of the great folk era delivering songs from the 50s-70s with their signature dynamic vocals and instrumental arrangements. They are made up of two long-time members of Kingston Trio and the former lead singer of The Diamonds. You’ll enjoy their great harmonies as they sing the music of The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Peter Paul & Mary, The New Christy Minstrels, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Tom Paxton, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and others.
Members of The Trio include George Grove, formerly with the Kingston Trio for 41 years, Rick Dougherty, former member of the Limeliters and Kingston Trio for 25 years, and Jerry Siggins, former lead singer of the legendary doo-wop group The Diamonds for 27 years.

Charlie Albright
2023-11-12 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” with a “dazzling natural keyboard affinity” by the Washington Post, American pianist/composer/improviser Charlie Albright has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality” by The New York Times.
Mixing classical with a bit of pops and some improvisation, all tied together with his relaxed and friendly stage presence, Charlie Albright will provide a delightful evening of entertainment. Program highlights may include Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”, Gershwin’s “Embraceable You” among many others. Albright not only graduated with the prestigious Artist Diploma (A.D.) from The Juilliard School, and a Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the New England Conservatory, he also completed a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Pre-Med at Harvard. Albright is an official Steinway Artist.

Yu & I
2024-02-09 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
YuEun Kim and Ines Thomé met in 2013 when they both had just moved to the United States, YuEun from Korea and Ines from Germany, serendipitously finding themselves as housemates in an old Victorian building in Los Angeles. Both studying at USC’s Thornton School of Music, they immediately connected through their love of chamber music and good Korean food.
Yu & I will take you on a journey of folk music, not only from their homelands, but also from other composers from around the world. Classically trained in guitar and violin, Yu & I will captivate audiences with the highest level of artistry.

Joe Robinson
2024-02-21 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Joe Robinson has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players and a brilliant singer/songwriter. His fluid and inimitable style has delighted audiences around the world, garnering high praise and prestigious awards from the international music community. Considered one of the preeminent fingerstyle guitarists in the world today, performing complex arrangements that feature the bassline, chords, and melody all played simultaneously, Robinson carries forward the legacy of legendary guitarists Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Lenny Breau, and Tommy Emmanuel while adding a flavor of artistry very much his own. His guitar prowess is such that it’s hard to believe he is playing alone!
Born and raised in the Australian bush, Robinson won first place on the “Australia’s Got Talent” television show at age 16. His live “one man” acoustic/electric show is an energetic display of virtuosity and witty, finely-crafted lyrics delivered with his personable Aussie charisma. Nashville has been Robinson’s home base for the last decade. This is where he has performed or recorded with a long list of celebrated music icons including Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Styx, and friend and mentor Tommy Emmanuel, CGP. He has released 7 solo albums to great acclaim.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

The Sinta Quartet
2024-03-05 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Sinta Quartet is on a mission to bring the versatility, homogeneity, and excitement of the saxophone to audiences everywhere. The quartet’s program takes the audience on an adventure through time, geography, and genre, often mixing classics from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries with commissions by today’s composers and rollicking in-house arrangements from various folk traditions.
The group grew up in drastically different parts of the US. They met while studying at the University of Michigan, under the legendary saxophone professor Donald Sinta, naming the group after him because of his profound influence on each member.

Feels Like Home - Tina Scariano
2024-04-20 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Feels Like Home is a ’70s folk rock show celebrating the queens of rock like Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! Tina Scariano creates a nostalgic look back on the songs and stories through her rich, smooth tone.
Tina is a musician, actor, podcast host, and makeup artist. She has performed at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club, and toured the country as lead singer of A Band Called Honalee. Tina holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein University, and has performed multiple contracts for Disney Cruise Line, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and various Off-Broadway shows.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Brassfire
2024-05-21 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Brassfire is a virtuosic trio led by world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann. Jens is a former member of the famed Canadian Brass and has soloed with many of the world’s greatest orchestras. Brassfire features the trumpet with piano and bass, while honoring the music of trumpet greats: Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and Doc Severinsen. Classically trained at the renowned Juilliard School in New York and McGill University in Montreal, Jens’ career includes international performances in both classical and jazz music.

Scholarship Auditions
2024-05-24 15:00 - 18:00 | The First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea, 308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Each spring, the Albert Lea Civic Music Association holds auditions and awards scholarships to local musicians interested in furthering their musical studies. For more information, including eligibility and requirements, please view our Scholarship Brochures.

Scholarship Showcase Recital - 2023 Scholarship Recipients
2024-05-29 18:00 | The First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea, 308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
An annual event, the Showcase Recital features short performances from all 2023 Civic Music Scholarship recipients. Join Albert Lea Civic Music as we recognize our many talented young artists in the Albert Lea area.
** This is a free event

Rhapsody & The Blues
2024-10-20 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Hear George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ premiered…again! This is the first NEW arrangement of Gershwin’s iconic work since the original dance band version of 1924 and the ensuing orchestral arrangement of 1942. Masterfully arranged by Matt Catingub, this rendition will feature a special guest pianist and internationally renowned solo virtuoso Jens Lindemann on piccolo trumpet. Hear the Rhapsody as you never have before in an exciting rendition that pays homage to the legacy of this extraordinary work. This arrangement was created especially for big band, so it swings with a quicker beat. This concert will also feature the music of Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole and more.

Come and hear an unbelievable and historic evening to celebrate 100 years of easily one of the most iconic piano works ever written.

Gilles Vonsattel
2024-11-12 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Swiss-born American classical pianist of world renown and talent, Mr. Vonsattel loves to perform a program featuring some classical “war horses” intermingled with some lesser-known pieces. He is quite comfortable making friends with every audience while displaying his musicality, dynamism, power, and sensitivity. This program will feature Beethoven’s sonatas, one or two each performance, balanced with some familiar melodies. Mr. Vonsattel is professor of piano at UMass Amherst, has played around the world, and is a Steinway artist.

Letters From Home
2024-11-13 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each show will be funny, historical, and inspirational.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Boyd Meets Girl
2025-03-04 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The husband-and-wife duo arranges much of their repertoire, drawing inspiration from artists across all genres. Melding classical training and virtuosity with a mixed program of some classical and some pop yields a lovely eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé. The duo has toured throughout the USA, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and every state and territory in Australia.

Admiral Radio
2025-03-28 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
South Carolina-based duo Coty Hoover and Becca Smith create a unique Americana blend rooted in traditional styles that also touches the heartstrings of the modern-day listener. This husband-and-wife team weaves threads of country, folk and roots music together to create a nostalgic sonic tapestry evoking simpler times filled with homespun comfort. Featuring Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Harmonica, Foot Tambo, and Shakers accompanying their lush and effortless vocal harmony, this couple and their timeless sound are a match for audiences of all ages.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Orchid Quartet
2025-04-03 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Orchid Quartet is a powerhouse string quartet based in Los Angeles. The quartet consists of four highly sought-after string players who perform and tour with top artists and who regularly record for major record labels, video games, and film/television soundtracks. Members of the quartet have toured with Ariana Grande, Adele, Panic! at the Disco, Hans Zimmer, and Game of Thrones Live featuring Ramin Djawadi. From the stage to the studio, Orchid Quartet’s energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm are contagious, and the love of the music they play emanates to those around them.

The Boomer Decades – Colleen Raye
2025-04-25 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Colleen Raye is an accomplished singer, actress and entertainer. A native of Wisconsin, Colleen began her career at the young age of 15 and has been enchanting audiences ever since. Her rich, sultry, alto voice and charismatic personality combine to make each performance a complete experience of world-class vocals and entertainment. Coupled with a touch of humor, you never know quite what to expect from this engaging artist.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Street Corner Symphony
2025-04-28 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Street Corner Symphony is a Nashville-based male a cappella ensemble that was a runner-up on NBC’s Sing Off in 2010. Street Corner Symphony moves seamlessly between most styles of music, feeling at home in all of them. Their repertoire covers a wide range, from gospel to rock and pop, appealing to the young and old alike.

Scholarship Auditions
2025-05-16 | Zion Lutheran Church, 924 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States

Scholarship Showcase Recital - 2024 Recipients
2025-05-21 18:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 924 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
An annual event, the Showcase Recital features short performances from all 2024 Civic Music Scholarship recipients. Join Albert Lea Civic Music as we recognize our many talented young artists in the Albert Lea area.
A reception will follow to honor our scholarship musicians, sponsored by the Albert Lea Civic Music Association.

*** The Albert Lea High School graduation ceremony coincides with our usual date for scholarship auditions. To better accommodate students and their families, we have moved the auditions and the Scholarship Recital (for the scholarship winners of 2024) to one week earlier. ***

This is a free event

A Neil Diamond Story – Denny Diamond
2025-05-24 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Denny “Diamond” Svehla will present an engaging and entertaining night of Neil Diamond’s music. You’ll learn a bit about Neil Diamond’s life, and stories about the famous songs he penned. You will also learn about some of the artists who have covered these iconic songs. An interesting and enjoyable performance by a talented fellow whose voice is quite similar to that of Neil Diamond.
This concert has been rescheduled by CLCA for May 24. Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Season Tickets On Sale At HyVee This Friday!
2025-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Hy-Vee of Albert Lea, 2708 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Stop by the Albert Lea HyVee this Friday, Aug 8th, from 9 AM–1 PM to grab your season tickets and chat with our friendly board members about the upcoming season! See all the ways to buy season tickets!

American Tune with Tom Glynn
2025-09-06 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
American Tune with Tom Glynn takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce and James Taylor. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists. Award-Winning Tom Glynn is a John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner and a Boston Music Award nominee for Outstanding Songwriter.
Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

American Tune with Tom Glynn
2025-09-07 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
American Tune with Tom Glynn takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce and James Taylor. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists. Award-Winning Tom Glynn is a John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner and a Boston Music Award nominee for Outstanding Songwriter.

Dan Miller's AmeriCoustic
2025-10-08 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
For nearly 20 years, award-winning television host Dan Miller has brought his unique brand of music, humor, western history and poetry to audiences from around the globe. With Dan on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica, and Wendy Corr singing lead and harmony vocals and playing the bass guitar and fiddle, Dan Miller’s AmeriCoustic is first-class, wholesome family entertainment.
The duo presents a variety of song stylings, from traditional western fare such as “Back In the Saddle” and “Rawhide” to iconic tunes from Simon and Garfunkel, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins. In recent years, the Cody, Wyoming-based group has had the opportunity to take their show on the road, and have delighted audiences from coast to coast, with well over 50 community concerts to their credit.
Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

M5 The Mexican Brass
2025-10-23 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in 2025, M5 The Mexican Brass, is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction, and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience every night!
M5 has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico. M5’s program will mix classical with opera, jazz, & pop.

MusiKaravan
2026-02-14 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
A MusiKaravan concert can be imagined as a fun, impromptu musical picnic, perfect for all ages and backgrounds! At Musikaravan concerts, short pieces from French chansons to audience favorites like Monti’s Czardas, from Brahms’ Hungarian Dances to Brazilian and Korean pop tunes, from Vivaldi to Charlie Chaplin, are selected during the concert together with the audience. It’s never the same concert twice! Between the pieces the artists share tales of their adventures on the road, including playing for an audience of ostriches!

The Conjurors
2026-02-20 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
The Conjurors invite guests to the world of the impossible – a place where limitations have yet to be created and amazing memories are waiting to be made. From captivating stories, incredible magic, large illusions, and breathtaking demonstrations of mind control, this show guarantees an adventure that will amaze all ages.

MATTHEW POMEROY
“My earliest memories are being on and around a stage. I was mesmerized by every aspect and element of performing. Every show is a journey filled with magic, wonder, enchantment and storytelling.”
NATASHA LAMB
“Magic allows us to experience the impossible. Together we will create moments and memories that will be remembered long after the lights dim and the curtains close.”
Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Katie McMahon’s Celtic Celebration
2026-03-19 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Katie McMahon is probably best known for her exquisite soaring soprano solo in the original Riverdance single, which topped the charts in Ireland. Her voice was described by the Irish Times as “poetry, perfection, and purity”. McMahon was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She was classically trained in voice and harp and studied Italian and Drama Studies at Trinity College Dublin. She was awarded best folk and acoustic artist by the Minnesota Music Academy. McMahon has also toured the world with the group Secret Garden as their lead singer & harpist. The Celtic Celebration will include Katie McMahon with a music ensemble and Celtic dancers.

CeCe Teneal – Divas of Soul
2026-05-07 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL. This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era to Broadway to Pop. An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song and 2011 Best R&B Album, as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song.
