Join Sixth Station Trio, Grace Cathedral, and the Pumpkin King for an unforgettable performance! Celebrate the spooky season as Sixth Station Trio performs eerie yet joyful hits from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, composed by the iconic Danny Elfman. Enjoy this dreamy, nostalgic performance to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Please note, we will not be screening the film.

Event Details

The cathedral will open for seating at 7 pm. The entrance to the cathedral is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is via the glass doors on Taylor Street or from the cathedral garage. Masks are strongly encouraged inside the cathedral.

Selections You’ll Hear

This is Halloween

Jack’s Lament

Doctor Finklestein / In the Forest

What’s this?

Town Meeting

Jack and Sally Montage

Jack’s Obsession

Kidnap The Sandy Claws

Making Christmas

Oogie Boogie’s Song

Sally’s Song

Christmas Eve Montage

Poor Jack

Finale / Reprise

About the Musicians 

Anju Goto is a violinist and violist based in the Bay Area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2020 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Thornton School of Music in Viola Performance under Yura Lee. Anju was a member of the San Francisco Youth Orchestra from 2015 to 2020, serving as the principal violist during the 2019-2020 season. Besides classical music, he is also interested in a wide variety of genres, such as Baroque performance with period instruments, taking Technology and Applied Composition classes at SFCM, and joining the Pop Strings Ensemble at Thornton.  

Federico Strand Ramirez is a Bay Area cellist and native San Franciscan. He began learning cello at the age of 11, and obtained degrees at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Mannes School of Music. He enjoys a varied career of chamber music, orchestra, dance accompaniment, and teaching. He has performed with ensembles such as the Sacramento Philharmonic, the Mendocino Orchestra, and Ensemble Mik Nawooj. Federico has also attended several music festivals, such as Yellow Barn, Bowdoin, and Napa Valley’s Blackburn Academy.  

Born and raised in San Francisco, Katelyn Tan began her musical studies at the age of 10. She completed her masters at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2020 and currently works as a pianist for the San Francisco Ballet. She is also a staff accompanist for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and in the past has been a pianist for companies including San Francisco Opera, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, San Francisco Girls Chorus, Smuin Ballet, and the American Conservatory Theater. In her spare time, she also enjoys composing lofi beats and playing video games.  

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