On the eve of being honored by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation as one of IUSD’s distinguished alumni, former major-leaguer and University High grad Tim Wallach paid a visit to his old stomping grounds this week.

Music education as a child can produce cognitive benefits years after the lessons end, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

A pair of distinguished -- and distinct -- musicians who graduated from IUSD high schools will share a stage on Aug. 14 for a rare benefit concert to support music education in Irvine.

When we last wrote about Woodbridge High School’s award-winning percussion ensemble, the squad was getting ready for April's WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.

Like jazz? And gourmet food trucks? And supporting Northwood High School’s instrumental music program?

It’s considered one of IUSD’s signature events, an opportunity for some of the district’s most accomplished young musicians to take center stage.