Past Events
Mardi Gras Ball for Scholarship Fund
Feb 15, 2020
Saturday
Mardi Gras Ball for Scholarship Fund of Southern University Alumni
Los Angeles Alumni
Los Angeles Chapter
Held at the Marina Del Rey Marriott
Brass Band plays Mardi Gras music for this 7PM to midnight fundraiser to support scholarships at Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. This connection with the university scholarship fund is expected to accrue to the benefit of Pullum Center students.
38th Annual Black History Parade & Festival
Feb 15, 2020
Saturday
38th Annual Black History Parade & Festival
Pasadena, CA
Marching Band and Dance Team perform at this all-day parade & festival sponsored by the City Human Services & Recreation Dept and community organizations to celebrate achievements and contributions of African Americans
Grammy Awards Week
Jan 20 - 25, 2020
Saturday
Grammy Awards Week
Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA
250 students (Jazz Band, Dancers, Singers, Actors) perform with Grammy winner in front of Staples Center, the day before the Grammy Awards Ceremony, to promote music education. The event is sponsored by Grammy Educational Foundation and the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Additionally, Jazz Band and Singers record on the John Lennon Bus Mon-Friday with previous Grammy winners.
Casting Call - Mulan
December 20, 2019
Friday
4 PM - 7 PM
Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center
3351 West 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Martin Luther King Parade
January 20, 2020
Monday
Crenshaw District
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Marching Band and Dance Team perform in the MLK parade. The 2.5-mile parade is the nation's biggest celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and includes more than 150 floats, bands, equestrian units, dance and martial arts ensembles and other groups--involving more than 3,000 people. The parade is televised on local TV.
NAMM Show
January 18, 2020
Saturday
The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants)
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
Jazz Band Combo plays in the Kawai Suite at the Convention Center. Performance is streamed live through Facebook. Sponsored by Kawai America Corp. The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for music products, pro audio and event tech industry.
Hot & Cool Café
Dec 19, 2019
Thursday
Hot & Cool Café
Leimart Park
Los Angeles, CA 90008
For their end of semester showcase, Junior Jazz Band performs at the Café for family, friends, and customers.
Showcase at Marcus Garvey School
December 18, 2019
Wednesday
End of Semester Showcase
Marcus Garvey School
Los Angeles, CA 90008
All classes perform for family & friends at this combined showcase for the Pullum Center & Marcus Garvey programs.
KCBS-TV Channel 2
November 27, 2019
Wednesday
KCBS-TV Channel 2
L.A. Morning News Show
KCBS-TV Los Angeles broadcasts their morning show live from the Hot & Cool Café in Leimert Park, profiling what's happening in the South L.A. Community. DeMarco Morgan interviews Fernando Pullum and the Jazz Band performs.
Promotion for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
November 11, 2019
Tuesday
Union Station
Los Angeles, CA
The Choir performs John Lennon tune Happy Christmas (War is Over) with singer, songwriter, producer & actor John Legend in a live broadcast at Union Station by SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Christmas CD for Singer/Songwriter John Legend
November 2, 2019
Saturday
Choir Members record a track with singer/songwriter John Legend for his Christmas CD. The track is the John Lennon song Happy Christmas (War is Over).
Hollywood Community Housing Pearls of Hope Gala
October 25, 2019
Friday
Pearls of Hope Gala
Dolby Theater
Hollywood, CA
Jazz Band Combo with Pullum Center singer Simone Baker performs at this major gala event at the Dolby Theater for Hollywood Community Housing which provides affordable housing to more than 2,200 people.
90th Year Celebration of Audubon Middle School
October 05, 2019
Saturday
Audubon Middle School
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Jazz Band Combo performs a community event celebrating the 90th anniversary of Audubon Middle School.
An Evening with Jackson Browne
September 08, 2019
Sunday
Private Residence
West Los Angeles, CA
Jazz Band & Choir perform along with Jackson Browne in an elegant outdoor setting at a private home in Brentwood Park to raise funds for Pullum Center and build our donor base.
U.S. Open Tennis Championship
September 1, 2019
Sunday
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
New York, NY
Pullum Center student Simone Baker sings America the Beautiful at the beginning of the evening session in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Twelve young people from around the country were selected to perform at the Open from nearly 350 singers who submitted performances via a national online audition.
Gardena Jazz Festival
August 25, 2019
Sunday
10 AM - 7:30 PM
Gardena Jazz Festival
Rowley Park
Gardena, CA 90249
Because of its great success last year, the Jazz Band has been invited back to perform at the annual Gardena Jazz Festival to celebrate the original American art form. Stanley Clark will headline the show. Over 10,000 people attend each year.
Summer Camp Showcase & Party
August 2, 2019
Friday
3 PM
Marcus Garvey School
3751 West 54th Street
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
FPCAC Junior Jazz Band
June 4, 2019
Tuesday
6 PM
4331 Degnan Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Moana Cast Party
May 24, 2019
Friday
6-9 PM
Marcus Garvey School Auditorium
3751 W. 54th St.
Los Angeles, CA
Piano and Choir Classes
May 23, 2019
Thursday
4:30 - 5:30 PM
FPCAC & Marcus Garvey School
Featuring Piano and Choir Classes
Good Shephard Manor
4411 11th Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
323-299-5735
Moana
May 9 -11, 2019
Thursday- Saturday
Preview - Tuesday, May 9, 2019 7 PM
Performances
Friday, May 10, 2019 7 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2019 3 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2019 7 PM
Free Concert
June 25, 2019
Tuesday
6 PM
The Cavaliers, Pullum Center and special guests will be performing at a free concert!
CELEBRATION OF SOUND, which was previously scheduled to take place on June 25, 2019 at Ford Amphitheater has been canceled.
#HashtagLunchbag
Mar 30, 2019
Saturday
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center
3351 West 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323)292-2700
Keeping Time - A Celebration of Jazz History
Feb 23, 2019
Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Inglewood Public Library
Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall
101 W. Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412 - 5380
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Performing Arts Showcase
Dec 13, 2018
Thursday
7 PM
Join us on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7 PM, for a night of performances from our students at the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center, Winter Session Culmination Showcase. Let's celebrate the hard work of our students!
Fee : $5
Jazz @ Leimert Park
Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday
7 PM
Hot and Cool Cafe
4331 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center invites you to an evening of smooth sounds featuring the Pullum Center's Junior Jazz Band.
NAMM Event
Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday
Intercontinental Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Jazz Band Combo will play at NAMM event entitled 'How to Build a Better World through the Arts". Fernando Pullum will be interviewed in front of the live audience.
#Hashtag Lunchbag
October 27, 2018
10 AM
We kindly ask volunteers to donate $5 towards the cost of food.
10 AM Assembly
12 PM Distribution
Watch the Pullum Center students perform at the
2018 American Music Awards
October 9, 2018
5-8 PM PST
The American Music Awards pays tribute to today's most influential and iconic artists. The show is one of the biggest music shows in the world. Tune in on Oct 9th to watch some of our Pullum Students perform.
Jazz Band
Sep 21, 2018
6 PM
Dancing Under the Stars
Mercado La Paloma
3655 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Call time: TBA
Jazz Band
Sep 7, 2018
Evening
Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the 10th Annual L.A. Jazz Treasure Award Concert with Barbara Morrison
Jazz Band
Sep 2, 2018
4 PM
Venue: Leimert Park
Call time: TBA
Sister Act 2 - A Divine Musical Comedy
August 26, 2018
3PM
Regency West
3339 West 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Pre-sale Tickets: $13 Adults, $10 Seniors & Students
Door Prices: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors & Students
Jazz Band
August 24, 2018
Hot & Cool Cafe
Leimert Park
Jazz Band
August 26, 2018
11 AMay
Gardena Jazz Festival
Venue: Rowley Park
13220 S. Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
Jr. Jazz Band
August 4, 2018
10:30 AM
Mother's in Action - Back to School Health Fair
Venue: Exposition Park
Christmas Tree Lane
3911 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Sister Act 2 - A Divine Musical Comedy
July 13 - 7 PM
July 14 - 3:30 PM & 7 PM
July 15 - 3:30 PM
George Washington on PHS
10860 Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
General Admission - $12 (presale), $15
Students - $10 (presale), $12
Seniors - $10 (presale), $12
VIP - $23 (presale), $25
Jazz Band
June 27, 2018
Time: TBA
Catalina Bar and Grill
6725 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Attire: Long sleeve black
Jazz Band
June 24, 2018
Time: 2 PM
Jazz Band Performance
Pamela Moone's Home
Venue: 1604 Buckingham Road
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Call Time: 12:30 PM
Attire: Polo Shirt
Jazz Band Combo
June 16, 2018
5PM
Donna Ausby
6145 Wooster Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Performance Time: 1 - 2 PM
Call Time: 5 PM
Attire: No uniforms, but something nice (no jeans, no t-shirts)
Spring Culmination
June 15, 2018
5 PM
All Pullum Center and Marcus Garvey classes will participate.
Marcus Garvey School
3751 West 54th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90043
#Hashtag Lunchbag
May 26, 2018
10 AM - Assembly
12 PM - Distribution
Sister Act 2 Auditions
May 10 - 14, 2018
Casting call for Sister Act 2
Jazz Band
May 19, 2018
1 - 2 PM
Mid City Arts and Music Festival
4718 West Washington Blvd. (Between Rimpau & Vineyard Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Pan African Studies Forum
May 9, 2018
4:30 PM
Cal State LA
Jazz Combo
May 07, 2018
TBA
Wallis Annenberg
9390 North Santa Monica
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attire: Long sleeve black shirt
#Hashtag Lunchbag
April 28, 2018
10 AM
3351 West 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
Jazz Combo
April 26, 2018
4:30 PM
The Girls Club of LA
2057 W. Century Blvd.
Attire: Long sleeve black shirt
Open Mic
April 13, 2018
Music by FPCAC Proteges
#Hashtag Lunchbag
March 24, 2018
10 AM - Assembly
12 PM - Distribution
We kindly ask volunteers to donate $5 towards the cost of food.
Little Angels School Recitals
March 16, 2018
Little Angels Preschool students will present their recitals.
Grace Hopper STEM Academy Recitals
March 13, 2018
5:30 PM
Grace Hopper STEM Academy
601 Grace Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
Jazz Bands play at Catalina Jazz Bar & Grill
March 7, 2018
Beginning and Advanced Jazz Bands play at Catalina Jazz Bar & Grill, in Hollywood as part of Youth Artist Jazz Series.
Jazz Band Performs at KPFK Fundraising Event
February 4, 2018
11:15 AM - 3 PM
KPFK's Heroes of Hope Concert & Brunch honoring Ed Asner, Dolores Huerta, and John Paul DeJoria on Sunday February 4, 2018 at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood will kick off with the musical talents of singer/songwriter Keaton Simons along with Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center Youth Jazz Orchestra and Cameron Graves, pianist for Kamasi Washington, and a founding member of the West Coast Get Down collective.
Jazz Band Master Class with Trumpeter Auturo Sandoval
January 25, 2018
7 PM
Jazz Band Master Class with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval at The Wallis Annenberg Theater for the Performing Arts
Leimert Park Martin Luther King Festival
January 15, 2018
2 PM
Leimert Park Martin Luther King Festival
2 PM - Jazz Band
3 PM - Scene from Little Mermaid