Reflecting the Creator

Welcome to Immanuel's page dedicated to the Arts!
We believe that as God's creatures, we get to share in the wonderful creativity of our Creator-reflecting the gifts and talents that He displays.  It is for these reasons that Immanuel Lutheran Church and Schools continues to invest in and develop these gifts to the glory and praise of our Lord and Redeemer.  Whether we share our gifts of brushes or pens, voice or instrument, poetry or photography, we glorify His eternal name so that the world may know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Below you will find our concert schedule and other ways we are pursuing excellence in the arts. We pray that you will get to participate in some way and join us in experiencing God's presence.
Dr. Elvin Rodriguez
Director of Worship Arts


Immanuel
Lutheran
Artist
Series

2025-2026

Legend
[AS] - Artist Series || [YAS] - Young Artist Series || [SS] - School Series **all events are at the sanctuary, unless otherwise stated
[SS] Music Academy Christmas Program
FREE
Come and enjoy the children sing and play. December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm
[AS] Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Free
Chamber Orchestra and CBU Camerata. 6:00PM
[AS] Lessons and Carols
FREE
AS - A program of Christmas Word and Music with choir, soloist, and orchestra. 4PM
[SS] Advent School Programs
FREE
Come enjoy these two concerts that celebrate the season: December 3, 2025 - Advent Tree Lighting (K, 1st); December 4, 2025 - Advent Christmas Program (2nd-6th) All programs are at 6pm
[AS] Pipes and Flourishes
FREE
AS - Music for Organ, Brass and Percussion. January 24, 2026, 4pm
[YAS] Southern California Jr. Bach Festival
FREE
Come and enjoy one or both recitals of local young talent playing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. February 22, 2026, 1-4pm
[AS] CBU Camerata Farewell Tour Concert
FREE
Come and enjoy the Camerata's last concert before their Italy tour. Joshua Golden, Director. March 4, 2026, 6pm.
[YAS] Camerata Graduate Recital
FREE
Come experience the latest conducting talent graduating from CBU. Hear the CBU Camerata. April 20, 2026 at 6pm.
[YAS] Riverside Honors and Young Pianist Recitals
FREE
Come and enjoy the winners of the Young Pianist Competition and the young local talent honored by the Music Teachers Association for their outstanding growth and artistic development. Various recitals. April 26, 2026 from 1-6pm.
[SS] Music Academy Spring Recital
FREE
Come and enjoy a program from the children in the Music Academy program. May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm.
[AS] Piano Duo Recital
FREE
Come and enjoy a recital by award-winning concert pianist, Jonathan Mamora and longtime educator and performer, Elvin Rodriguez. Don't miss this final concert of the season! May 31, 2026 at 4pm.

The Arts
At Immanuel Magazine

If you would like to see all that we  offered last year, check out our Arts At Immanuel Magazine to get comprehensive view of concerts, workshops, school offerings, and previews of fun events that were planned for the year. Feel free to download and share this resource with anyone and we hope to see you at one of our many events throughout this year.
Download Here

Become a Patron of the arts today

We are supported by the generous gifts and donations of people who believe in our mission to show and develop the arts here at Immanuel. We would gladly welcome your support, no matter how big or small, in continuing to sponsor concerts, purchase and maintain equipment, and helping the next generation discover and hone their talent.
Donate Here

Worship Arts encompasses...

Church service music and planning, choral music, and special musical programs, as well as streaming technology and sound management. At Immanuel Lutheran Church we also value the arts within the school setting. We offer a Christ-centered music curriculum that prepares students for music leadership and growth from grades K-6th and also offer art and music classes after school.