Joseph Khalifa

Are you familiar with the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐬? This thought experiment asks you to imagine a ship that heroically sails the seas. Over time, its planks of wood rot, and are replaced with new planks. When no original plank remains, is it still the Ship of Theseus? Immortal Winds' 2026 program is an exploration of identity through time. We are all constantly changing. Our cells die and are replaced anew. Our preferences and personalities shift with the years. We are as much ourselves...

Are We Making a Difference? Recently, I heard a true story about one of our  Mandarins Music Academy  students who practiced his trumpet every night — so much so that one evening, he fell asleep hugging his trumpet like a teddy bear. He didn’t just play music; he loved it.   I also heard about a student with disabilities at the  Jessie Baker School  who was given an egg shaker to play along with his classmates. After a moment, he quietly asked, “Two?” When handed a second shaker, he joyfully...

Jayden McCain “I’m a Sacramento-based saxophonist, composer, and music leader, and my music lives at the intersection of jazz tradition and modern storytelling. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to perform at concerts, festivals, and venues across California, bringing energy and connection to every stage I step on.