Music

Music

Friday, October 15, Saturday, October 16
Community Chorus Annual Gospel Concert
The Sierra Vista Community Chorus will present its popular gospel concert on Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Sierra Vista. This concert is inspirational not only in its music, but in its gift to a charity. This year the recipient of the entire offerings from the gospel concerts will be VICaP (Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program). Click here for information about how to join the chorus.

Sierra Vista Symphony, the 16th Season

Saturday, October 23, 7 p.m.
Europa, guest conductor Keitaro Harada
The opening concert of the symphony's sixteenth season will feature works by European composers, both classical and contemporary. Smetana's The Moldau and Tchaikowsky's Marche Slav provide a taste of Eastern Europe followed by music of Schubert, Berlioz and Weber and topped off with a modern touch by Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera. Appearing as guest conductor will be the energetic young Keitaro Harada who won a standing ovation from the Sierra Vista audience last spring when he appeared at the March concert.

Friday, January 21, 7 p.m.
Latin Dreams/Latin Nights
Warm up the winter night with exotic Latin music. The orchestra takes on Spanish themes with Chabrier's Espana, Bizet's Carmen Suite, and Copland's El Salon Mexico. Harpists Dr. Carol McLaughlin and Brazil's Gustavo Beaklini will perform Elias Parish-Alvars' Concertina for Two Harps.

March 12, 7 p.m.
Americana, music from Broadway
Broadway shows provide the memorable tunes from Carousel, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Showboat, and Call Me Madam. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and a tribute to Henry Mancini complete the program.

Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra
All concerts are presented at the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista beginning at 7:00 p.m. Beginning promptly at 6:00, a free half-hour seminar is presented for those desiring to know more about the composers and their music. Concert ticket prices are: $30 preferred seating, $25 general admission seating; $30 family (with children). Students 14 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are available at Dillard's, Safeway, Oscar Yrun Center, and the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce. All tickets sold concert night at the box office add $5. Pre-concert seminar is free.

Ongoing
Arizona Folklore Preserve
Hereford, Arizona
(520) 378-6165
Located in beautiful Ramsey Canyon, the preserve features entertaining and informative performances on most weekends throughout the year. Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, is artist in residence. The preserve is closed from summer vacation from July 5 through August.

See the current schedule of events at the AFP website. All show times are 2:00 p.m. unless indicated otherwise. The schedule is subject to change. Call (520) 378-6165 to confirm the performance schedule and to secure reservations. Try to carpool if possible since parking is limited.

		Music Friday, October 15, Saturday, October 16 Community Chorus Annual Gospel Concert The Sierra Vista Community Chorus will present its popular gospel concert on Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Sierra Vista. This concert is inspirational not only in its music, but in its gift to a charity. This year the recipient of the entire offerings from the gospel concerts will be VICaP (Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program). Click here for information about how to join the chorus. Sierra Vista Symphony, the 16th Season Saturday, October 23, 7 p.m. Europa, guest conductor Keitaro Harada The opening concert of the symphony's sixteenth season will feature works by European composers, both classical and contemporary. Smetana's The Moldau and Tchaikowsky's Marche Slav provide a taste of Eastern Europe followed by music of Schubert, Berlioz and Weber and topped off with a modern touch by Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera. Appearing as guest conductor will be the energetic young Keitaro Harada who won a standing ovation from the Sierra Vista audience last spring when he appeared at the March concert. Friday, January 21, 7 p.m. Latin Dreams/Latin Nights Warm up the winter night with exotic Latin music. The orchestra takes on Spanish themes with Chabrier's Espana, Bizet's Carmen Suite, and Copland's El Salon Mexico. Harpists Dr. Carol McLaughlin and Brazil's Gustavo Beaklini will perform Elias Parish-Alvars' Concertina for Two Harps. March 12, 7 p.m. Americana, music from Broadway Broadway shows provide the memorable tunes from Carousel, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Showboat, and Call Me Madam. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and a tribute to Henry Mancini complete the program. Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra All concerts are presented at the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista beginning at 7:00 p.m. Beginning promptly at 6:00, a free half-hour seminar is presented for those desiring to know more about the composers and their music. Concert ticket prices are: $30 preferred seating, $25 general admission seating; $30 family (with children). Students 14 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are available at Dillard's, Safeway, Oscar Yrun Center, and the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce. All tickets sold concert night at the box office add $5. Pre-concert seminar is free. Ongoing Arizona Folklore Preserve Hereford, Arizona (520) 378-6165 Located in beautiful Ramsey Canyon, the preserve features entertaining and informative performances on most weekends throughout the year. Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, is artist in residence. The preserve is closed from summer vacation from July 5 through August. See the current schedule of events at the AFP website. All show times are 2:00 p.m. unless indicated otherwise. The schedule is subject to change. Call (520) 378-6165 to confirm the performance schedule and to secure reservations. Try to carpool if possible since parking is limited.