News & Highlights
Catch up on the latest stories, student achievements, announcements, and memorable moments from San Marin Performing Arts.
Rock Band Night at HopMonk Novato: Live Music & Dine to Donate!
Join San Marin High School's Rock Bands at HopMonk Novato on November 10 for a night of live music! Doors open at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Plus, support San Marin Performing Arts with a special Dine & Donate fundraiser throughout the day.
Recycled Orchestra of Cateura Visits San Marin
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, San Marin Performing Arts welcomed the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura from Paraguay for three special performances, reaching more than 500 students from San Marin, Pleasant Valley and Olive Elementary Schools.
8th Grade Campus Visits: Come Experience San Marin!
Current 8th grade students and their families are invited to visit San Marin High School this fall! Learn more about campus life, STEM Marin, and Visual & Performing Arts opportunities.
Music Boosters Back to School Campout
The Music Boosters Back to School Campout brings San Marin Music students together for an overnight experience at Olema Campground focused on connection, community, music and fun.
San Marin Performing Arts Gets a Fresh New Look
San Marin Performing Arts brings Music, Theater and Technical Arts together under one refreshed identity, with a redesigned website and updated Music Notes newsletter making it easier to stay informed, explore the program and connect with our performing arts community.
Music Students Shine at the Class of 2026 Graduation
Performing Arts musicians brought energy and school spirit to San Marin High School’s 2026 graduation ceremony, despite the intense summer heat.
End-of-Year Music Showcase Highlights Student Talent
Student musicians celebrated the end of the school year with an intimate showcase of solos, duets, and jazz performances at Trek Winery.
Students of the Month - June
Each month, San Marin Performing Arts recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding dedication, leadership, creativity, and a positive impact within our performing arts community. Congratulations to this month's honorees!
Rock Band Closes the Year at HopMonk Tavern
Rock Band students closed the 2025–26 concert season with a community performance and Dine & Donate fundraiser at HopMonk Tavern.
Classical & Jazz Ensembles Close the Year in Concert
San Marin High School’s classical and jazz ensembles celebrated the end of the school year with two nights of performances, special guests, senior recognition, and community participation.
Jazz Choir Performs at CMEA Choral Festival
San Marin High School’s Jazz Choir performed at the regional CMEA Choral Festival at Marin School of the Arts, receiving professional feedback and participating in a sight-reading assessment.
Malakhi Lindsay Honored with Inspirational Student Achievement Award
Senior Malakhi Lindsay received a 2026 Novato Inspirational Student Achievement Award for exemplifying the district’s six Graduate Profile competencies.
Students of the Month - May
Each month, San Marin Performing Arts recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding dedication, leadership, creativity, and a positive impact within our performing arts community. Congratulations to this month's honorees!
San Marin Jazz Bands Perform at Columbia Big Band Jazz Festival
San Marin High School’s Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble traveled to Sonora for the 2026 Columbia Big Band Jazz Festival, joining hundreds of student musicians for performances, workshops, and professional feedback.