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  • 108th ARMY BAND - ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD
    5425 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ 85008
    CW3 William R Norris, Commander
    Phone: 602-267-2876
    Fax: 602-267-2379
    ¥ A band that includes profession and semiprofessional musicians. The focus of this organization is the concert band, marching band, Stage Band, Combo and ensembles. The membership ranges from 17 to 59 and is of mixed gender. The band meets each Tuesday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., year round. Prerequisites for membership is audition and membership in the Arizona National Guard.
     
  • ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION/SPECIAL RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP (ACME/SRIG)
    Dr. Jeffrey Bush
    School of Music, Arizona State University
    PO Box 870405, Tempe AZ 85287-0405
    Phone: 480-965-5193
    Fax: AX: 480-965-2659
    E-mail: jbush14@cox.net
    ¥ The mission of the Adult Continuing and Community Music Education SRIG is to encourage and share research contributing to music education that fosters active involvement in the making, creating and studying of music in the diverse and complex
    communities in which we live and across the life span through the unique learning characteristics of adults.
     
  • AMERICAN MUSIC
    2710 W Bell Rd Ste 1200, Phoenix AZ 85053; 602-995-1959; 800-759-1959
    1020 W Southern Ave #1, Mesa AZ 85210; 480-898-1499; 800-976-9868
    4720 E Broadway Ste 120, Tucson AZ 85711; 520-323-0069; 800-657-7945
    Valerie Whitchurch, Educational Consultant
    Web: www.americanmusic.com
     
  • AMERICAN STRING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
    1807 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa AZ 85213-3221
    Marna Bowling, President
    Phone: 480-641-1818
    E-mail: marnamusic@aol.com
    Web: www.arts.arizona.edu/asta
    ¥ Arizona - American String Teachers Association with National School Orchestra Association promotes excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. This mission is pursued through:
    ¥ An open sharing of ideas
    ¥ Benefits, services and activities responsive to the needs of all members
    ¥ Advocacy for string education
    ¥ Enhancing the image and visibility of string teaching and study
    ¥ An inclusive community of string teachers and players
     
  • ARIZONA ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
    PO Box 11926, Tempe AZ 85384
    Glenn Waterkotte, President
    Mark Richardson, Executive Director
    (480) 838-4203
    Fax: (480) 456-6229
    E-mail: mark@arizonaacademy.org
    Web: www.arizonaacademy.org
    Performing groups under the auspices of the academy.
    Arizona Wind Symphony, Bill Richardson, Conductor
    Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, Mark Richardson, Conductor
    Tempe Youth Band, Bill Richardson, Tracy Werner, Conductors
    ¥ The Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts seeks to develop and support select new programs in the performing arts; to expand and enhance those currently available; and to make these opportunities available and affordable to talented individuals with the desire to participate and excel.
    ¥ Guided by the vision of its founders, and united by similar goals and interests, the participating programs of the Academy seek to create a community of advocates who share their views, where members have the opportunity to learn from the finest performers and educators in their fields, and where the quality of the creative effort foster confidence, joy, self-discipline, and a deep, abiding love of excellence and high achievement
    ¥ Audition is required for membership in performing groups
    ¥ Enrollment fee is required.
    ¥Arizona Wind Symphony rehearses on Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m. from September through May
    ¥ Academy Drum and Bugle Corps rehearses on weekends from January through July.
    ¥ Tempe Youth Band rehearses on Wednesdays from 3 until 4:30 during Spring months.
     
  • ARIZONA - AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
    4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley AZ 85253
    Richard Hintze, President
    Phone: 602-840-8360
    Fax: 602-840-8767
    E-mail: richard@pvumc.org
    Web: www.AZACDA.ORG
    ¥ Founded in 1959, the American Choral directors Association is a nonprofit music education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, and teaching. In addition, ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate music's position in American society. ACDA is divided into seven geographic regions, as well as fifty state chapters, such as the Arizona chapter, each with its own conventions, newsletters, festivals and workshops. In addition to Regional and National Conventions and the publication of the Choral Journal, ACDA has numerous Regional and National Committees. The committees work in several areas of the choral profession, including establishing high performance standards, recommending quality
    choral literature, encouraging research in choral music, and advocating the importance of choral music in our society.
     
  • ARIZONA ARTS CHORALE
    PO Box 25103, Scottsdale AZ 85255-5103
    Carolyn Eynon, Artistic Director
    Bill Bush, President
    Phone: 602-222-2226
    Web: www.arizonaartschorale.org
    ¥ The Arizona Arts Chorale is a mixed choir that ranges from ages 18 to 100.
    ¥ This is a semiprofessional organization that requires audition for membership.
    ¥ The season for this group is from September through June with rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:30
     
  • ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF JAZZ EDUCATORS
    626 E Vermont Dr, Gilbert AZ 85296
    Rob Hunter, President
    Ken Tittelbaugh, Regional Chair
    Phone 480-461-7884 (office)
    Home e-mail: rshunterjazz@hotmail.com
    Web: www.azjazz.org
    ¥ The mission of the Arizona Association for Jazz Education is to assure the continued growth and development of Jazz and Jazz Education in Arizona. As a means of advancing its mission, the Association initiates programs which nurture and promote the understanding and appreciation of jazz and its heritage; provides leadership to educators regarding curricula, aesthetics and performance; assists teachers and practitioners with information and resources; and takes an active part in organizing clinics, festivals and symposia at local and regional levels. This Association also promotes the application of jazz principles in music materials and methods at all levels of education, communicates information to all segments of the public including artists, educators, students, enthusiasts, the music industry and the general public and encourages education which provides the knowledge, skills and materials vital to a career in jazz. Further, it encourages research, provides financial assistance and advocates for jazz in all appropriate forums, thereby building a
    larger group of both audience and artists.

    ARIZONA BAND AND ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (ABODA)
    Dobson High School, 1501 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa AZ 85202
    Jon Gomez, President
    Phone: 480-755-7862
    School Fax: 480- 472-3075
    School e-mail: jagomez@mpsaz.org
    ¥ The Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association is a constituent organization of the Arizona Music Educators Association. This organization is composed mainly of conductor-educators who work in elementary, junior high and high schools as well as colleges and universities.
    ¥ A charge of this Association is to develop and present in-service activities that are idiomatically suitable for the membership.
    ¥ A major thrust of associational activities is the production of interscholastic music events for the students of the membership.
     
  • ARIZONA MASTERWORKS CHORALE
    15235 N 11th St, Phoenix AZ 85022-3749
    Mary Ann Dutton, Conductor
    Brian White, President
    Pam Wirth, Manager
    Phone: 602-942-0187
    E-mail: 602-375-8421
    ¥ Age range from 18 to 80 years.
    ¥ Enrollment fee required.
    ¥ Audition required.
    ¥ Season from September through June
    ¥ Rehearsals: Mondays, 7:15 through 9:30 p.m.
    ¥ Mixed, amateur choral group.
     
  • ARIZONA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
    4312 W Royal Palm Rd., Glendale AZ 85302-6625
    Ken Jaeger, President
    John C. Faris, Executive Director
    Phone: 623-937-2521
    Fax: 623-924-6973
    E-mail: jcfaris@earthlink.net
    Web: www.arts.arizona.edu/amea
    ¥The Arizona Music Educators Association was established in 1939 as a cooperative effort of music educators. Since that time the association has become affiliated with MENC: The National Association of Music Education. Special interests in the Association are represented by four constituent organizations: The Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA), The Choral Directors of Arizona (ChoDA), The Arizona Society of General Music (AZSGM) and the Arizona Collegiate Music Educators (ACME). There are a number of departments within the Association that are led by appointed leaders. The National Coalition for Music Education, which is an advocacy group, is represented locally by the Arizona Coalition of Music Education and Community Performance. Other departments include membership, Music in Our Schools Month, early childhood development, curriculum development, retired members, multicultural awareness, music technology, student composition and pubic relations. AMEA support the activity of the
    MENC collegiate chapters (student), and Tri-M chapters which are high school student honorary organizations in Arizona.
     
  • ARIZONA PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY (AZPAS)
    1781 W Laredo, Chandler AZ 85224-8219
    Scott Werner, President
    Office phone: 480-315-4270
    Fax: 480-821-4703
    E-mail: stwerner@ix.netcom.com
    www.pas.org/chapter/arizona
    ¥ The purpose of the Arizona Percussive Arts Society is to raise the level of musical percussion performance and instruction; to expand understanding of the needs and responsibilities of the percussion student, teacher and performer; and to promote communication
    between all areas of musical percussive arts within the state of Arizona.
     
  • ARIZONA RAGTIME DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND
    ¥ Performance of Ragtime and Early American Jazz sources in school and communities in Arizona.
    ¥ Our educational programs are administered through a special reserve fund contributed by friends of Jakki Knutson, a cofounder of our society. This Jakki K. Fund provides scholarships, jazz camp tuition and attendance awards at festivals for qualified young musicians in Arizona. Our continuing collection of musical instruments, music and educational programs in schools is an intricate part of R.J.S. activities.
    ¥ The society sponsors the Arizona Ragtime Dixieland Jazz Band. It's a semiprofessional group of men.
    ¥ The ages of the players range from 35 to 80 years.
    ¥ The season runs from January 1, through December 31.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
    ¥ No audition required.
     
  • ARIZONA SUZUKI ASSOCIATION
    1157 E Acacia Cir, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
    Mary Wilkening, President
    Phone: 623-935-5313
    E-mail: marywilkening@cox.net
    Web: www.azsuzuki.org
    The purposes of the Arizona Suzuki Association is:
    ¥ To advance the Suzuki philosophy through teaching students, training teachers, and education parents and the general public.
    ¥ To motivate students to become persons of exceptional ability and good character through music education.
    ¥ To encourage the highest standards of excellence in teaching, learning and playing.
    ¥ To promote communication and sharing of ideas among teachers and parents.
    ¥ To coordinate, support and publicize Arizona Suzuki events.
     
  • ARIZONA SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MUSIC (AZSGM)
    801 E Mc Kellips #11B Tempe AZ 85281
    Bonnie Martin, President
    Phone: 480-945-4984
    School Fax: 623-412-4705
    ¥ The Arizona Society for General Music is a constituent organization of the Arizona Music Educators Association. This organization is composed mainly of conductor-educators who work in elementary, junior high and high schools as well as colleges and universities.
    ¥ A charge of this Association is to develop and present in-service activities that are suitable for the professional development of the
    membership.
     
  • ARIZONA WIND SYMPHONY
    2502 E Rockledge Rd, Phoenix AZ 85048
    William J. Richardson, Conductor
    Phone: 480-820-1812
    E-Mail: dchasney@msn.com
    see: ARIZONA ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
     
  • ARIZONA WINDS
    4537 W Park Pl, Glendale AZ 85306-1512
    John Thrasher, Conductor
    Phone: 602-978-6767
    Fax: 602-978-6767
    E-mail: mystro@cox.net
    Web: www.azwinds.com
    See website for description.
     
  • ARIZONA YOUTH SYMPHONY
    1050 E. Southern Ave., Suite C-5 Tempe, Az  85202
    Steve Bardin, Conductor
    Phone: 480-303-9676
    Fax: 928-476-2068
    E-mail:     sbardin@cybertrails.com
    Website: www.azyouthsym.com
    ¥ Semi-professional
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Mixed gender
    ¥ Season: September through May
    ¥ Rehearses weekly on Tuesdays
     
  • ARIZONANS FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
    514 W Roosevelt, Phoenix AZ 85003
    Phone: 602-253-6535
    Fax: Phone: 602-253-6547
    E-mail:     acdlisle@quest.net
     
  • ARTS EXPRESS, INC.
    PO Box 57493, Tucson AZ 85732-7493
    Dr David Ashcraft
    Lonnie Henning, Executive Director
    Phone: 520-319-0400
    Home Fax: (520) 722-4299
    E-mail: ashcraf@setmms.tusd.k12.az.us
    Web: www.arts-express.org
    ¥ As a non-profit arts education and performance organization, Arts Express, Inc., sponsors and administers the Fine Arts Youth Academy for elementary through high school students in the summer. Arts Express also produces several community productions which involves children of all ages in music, theater and dance.
     
  • AHWAUTKEE FOOTHILLS CONCERT BAND
    PO Box 11435
    Tempe, AZ  85284
    Donna Valko, President
    1225 W. Main St. Box 119, Mesa AZ  85201
    Dan Neville, Conductor
    Email: donna.valko@phs.com
    Web: www.afcband.org
    ¥ Member Assoc of Concert Band
    ¥ Rehearsals on Thursdays September -June 7-9
    ¥ Season Dates: Sepbember 1-June 30
    ¥ Age Range 18+
    ¥ Enrollment fee applies, please contact organization.
    ¥ The Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band is a non-profit, adult, community based concert band. We are dedicated to providing our members an opportunity for life-long musical expression, promoting music in the lives of young people and providing cultural enrichment in our community.

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  • BIG BAND EXPRESS
    2781 N. Jacs Pl, Tucson AZ 85749
    Tom Patrick, Director
    Phone: 520-749-3681
    E-mail: Bbexpress@aol.com
    Web: http://www.bigbandexpress.net
    ¥ Professional
    ¥ Age range from 30 through retired.
    ¥ Rehearse 1st and 3rd Mondays, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
    ¥ Seasons runs from August through May.
    ¥ The Big Band Express is an organization of Tucson Jazz Professionals, specializing in exciting music of the swing era. Formed in 1994, led by Tom Patrick, Drums, the 16-piece big band consists of Tucson-based musicians with many years of experience with big bands throughout the United States. The 'Express' regularly appears at dances and concerts throughout Southern Arizona. Some of these are The Gaslight Theater, The silver & Turquoise Ball, and many large corporate functions held at the beautiful resort area in the greater Tucson Valley.
     
  • Brass Menagerie
    523 N MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
    Bruce Legge, Business Manager
    Phone: 480-833-2729
    E-Mail: donlarry@hotmail.com
    Web: www.geocities.com/brassmenagerie5
    ¥  Adult Group, Audition by Invitation only,
    ¥  Yearly Season

     
  • CENTRAL ARIZONA CONCERT BAND
    297 Brandon Cr, Prescott AZ 86301-1294
    Clydene Dechert, Conductor
    Phone: 928-771-1162
    ¥The musicians of the Central Arizona Concert Band have been selected as the best and most qualified wind and percussion musicians from the central Arizona communities of Prescott, Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale. Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Mayer and Dewey. Their goal is to perform demanding concert band literature with true musical excellence, to an elite appreciative audience, with the minimal rehearsal time and have fun doing it.
    ¥ This is an amateur community organization that is composed of mixed gender players between the ages of 16 and 80+.
    ¥ This group is auditioned. The band operates between October and May of each year.
    ¥ The group has 2 1/2 hour rehearsals for 4 Saturdays before each performance date.
    ¥ The group also performs once a month during the summer of the Yavapai County Court House.
     
  • CHANDLER-GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler AZ 85225
    Randy Wright, Contact
    Phone: 480-732-7290
    Fax: 480-7294
    E:mail: randy.wright@cgcmail.maricopa.edu
    Web: www.cgc.maricopa.edu
    ¥ Concert Band, Randy Wright, Conductor
    ¥ Big Band, Randy Wright, Conductor
    ¥ Jazz Combo
    ¥ Chorale
    ¥ Chamber Singers
    ¥ Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    ¥ Community College Orchestra
     
  • CHORAL DIRECTORS OF ARIZONA (ChoDA)
    3895 E Encinas Ave, Gilbert AZ 85234-3028
    Joey Johnston, President
    Phone: 480-830-0998
    School Fax: 480-472-8008
    Home e-mail: jwjohnst@mpsaz.org
    ¥ The Choral Directors of Arizona is a constituent organization of the Arizona Music Educators Association. This organization is composed mainly of conductor-educators who work in elementary, junior high and high schools as well as colleges and universities.
    ¥ A charge of this Association is to develop and present in-service activities that are idiomatically suitable for the membership.
    ¥ A major thrust of associational activities is the production of interscholastic music events for the students of the membership.
     
  • COCHISE CHILDREN'S CHOIR
    1173 Sahuaro Dr, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
    Jill Brown, Conductor
    Anita Cogburn, President
    Karen S. Stahl, Executive Director
    Phone: 520-458-3432
    Fax: 520-458-9609
    E-mail: karensstahl1@cs.com or cccazsing@cs.com
    Web: www.cochisechildrenschoir.org
    ¥The Cochise Children's Choir provides children in southeastern Arizona with the opportunity to experience the joy of singing through artistic excellence in a structure program of music education and performance.
    ¥ This organization is funded through tuition, donations, fund raising, ticket sales and grants.
    ¥ The season lasts from August through May.
    ¥ The age range for the membership is 7 to 15 years.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
    ¥ There are several groups in the organization.
    Rehearsals, days and times:
    The Intermediate Girls Choir (Sierra Singers) meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
    The Intermediate Boys Choir (Vista Voices) meets on Tuesdays from 6:15 until 7:30 p.m.
    The Beginning Choir (Cadet) meets on Wednesday from 4:15 until 5:15 p. m.
    The Advanced Ensemble meets on Wednesdays from 5:15 until 6:30 p.m.
     
  • COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY BAND
    1205 E. Bowmaker Trail Cottonwood AZ 86326
    Bill Bowers, Conductor
    Bob Cunningham, President
    E-mail: blksheep@commspeed.net
    ¥ The Cottonwood Community Band is made up of volunteers. This groups performs for the Verde River Days as well as presenting a holiday and Spring concert. Also among their performances is the Elks Flag Day ceremony and the Fourth of July Festival in Clarkdale. They also perform with the Verde Valley Voices. This group performs standard concert band literature.
    ¥Dates of the season are September through July.
    ¥ The age range is from 14 to 80+
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7 p.m.
    ¥ There is no enrollment fee.

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  • DEL ORO CONSERVATORY FOR THE CLASSICAL ARTS OF MUSIC AND DANCE, INC.
    2106 W Shawnee Dr, Chandler, AZ 85224
    Maruja Vargas, Artistic Director
    Jan Young, President
    Phone: 480-786-1048
    Fax: 480-786-1928
    ¥ The Del Oro Conservatory for the Classical Arts of Music and Dance currently has activities that are outreach programs for disadvantaged children.
    ¥ Provides individualized instruction for vocation bound students, ages 10 through 18.
     
  • DESERT WIND SAXOPHONE QUARTET
    23436 N 44th Dr, Glendale AZ 85310
    Michael Warner, Manager
    Phone: 623-582-4259
    Fax:623-879-9648
    E-mail:     chirosax@cox.net
    Web: www.dwsq.com
    ¥ The Desert Wind Saxophone Quartet operates between September and June of each year.
    ¥ This group is composed of professional performers.
     
  • FIESTA CHORUS - Sweet Adelines International
    6554 E Rhodes St., Mesa AZ 85215
    Barbara Link, Director
    Carolyn Eaton, Team Leader
    Phone: 480-965-5095
    E-mail: rchrome@cox.net
    Web: www.harmonize.com/fiesta
    ¥The Fiesta Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a semiprofessional women's chorus where the ages range from the early 20s into the 80's.
    ¥ The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 until 10 o'clock.
    ¥ The season for this group is year-round with competition in the late Spring.
    ¥ The prerequisite for membership is the ability to sing, hear harmony, commit to rehearsals and performances.
    ¥ New members need not know barbershop style but be willing to be taught this a cappella art form.
    ¥ This performance organization is dedicated to the preservation of barbershop harmony through education and performance throughout the Valley of the Sun. This is a nonprofit organization that is willing to sing for all occasions. There are expenses such as costumes, risers, rehearsal and must charge for shows as well as performing benefits.
     
  • FINE ARTS STRING ORCHESTRA
    4602 E Red Range Way
    Cave Creek, AZ 85331
    Warren Cohen, Conductor
    Phone: 480-585-4485
    Fax: 480-585-4162
    ¥ Fine Arts String Orchestra is a training group for string players within the structure of Music Nova.
     
  • FOUR SEASONS ORCHESTRA OF SCOTTSDALE
    4972 E Paradise Ln, Scottsdale AZ 85254
    Dr Carolyn Broe, Conductor
    Dr Carolyn Broe, President
    Ruth McNeal, Marketing Director
    Phone : 602-493-3118
    E-mail: maestra1@cox.net
    www.fourseasonsorchestra.org
    ¥ The Four Seasons Orchestra of Scottsdale is an all professional European style chamber orchestra. This high quality twenty five member ensemble was founded in 1991. This group performs, researches and records music of the Baroque period as well as contemporary music.
    ¥ This orchestra was nominated in two Grammy categories in 2000 and in four categories for the 2003 Governor's Arts Awards. This orchestra also presents school concerts.
     
  • FUSHICHO DAIKO/PHOENIX DRUMMERS
    2217 N Dayton St, Phoenix AZ 85006
    Esther Vandecar, President
    Tony Trapasso, Manager
    Phone: 602-528-3490
    E-mail: esther@taikoaz.com
    Web: www.taikoaz.com
    ¥ Fushicho Daiko, a Japanese Taiko drumming group, performs throughout the state at festivals and schools as part of residencies. They also perform in after-school programs and special events.
    ¥ Ages range from 15 through 70.
    ¥ The program has a beginner group that rehearses on Wednesdays from 7 until 9 p.m.; an intermediate group that rehearses on Tuesdays from 7 until 9 p.m.; an advanced group that rehearses on Thursdays from 7 until 9 p.m. and a professional group that rehearses on Mondays from 6 until 9 p.m.
    ¥ The season runs from September through June.
    ¥ Taiko surfaced centuries ago in Japan as a means of communication to signal distant villages of advancing enemies or natural disaster It was, and is, used in temples and shrines to call people to the spiritual, and for celebration of many festivals giving thanks for good crops, rain, fertility: things important to people's daily life. Fushicho Daiko interprets the timelessness of Taiko as the eternal and universal need of human beings to beat a drum.
     
  • CITY OF GLENDALE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER BAND
    4312 W. Royal Palm Rd. Glendale AZ 85302-6625
    John C. Faris, Conductor
    Lori Palmer, Producer
    Phone: 623-937-2521
    Fax: 623-934-6973
    E-mail: jcfaris@earthlink.net
    ¥ The City of Glendale Summer Band provides a recreational musical opportunity in a band setting.
    ¥ This band performs for eight consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning the first Thursday of June. The only exception to this is when a holiday falls on one of these Thursdays. All performances take place at 8 p.m. in the Glendale Amphitheater, 5850 W. Glendale Ave.
    ¥ The band rehearses on the Tuesday evening prior to each performance. There is also an extra rehearsal two weeks before the first performance. The rehearsals are held in the band room at Glendale High School, 6216 W. Glendale Ave., starting at 7 o'clock.
    ¥ Membership is open to any adult, and selected high school students who play a wind or percussion instrument.
    ¥ There are no auditions as each person makes their own decision about which section they wish to play in. This is to accommodates
    the wide range of playing proficiencies found in the group.
     
  • GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GLENDALE CONCERT BAND
    6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale AZ 85302
    William Humbert, Conductor
    Phone: 623-845-3726
    Fax: 623-845-3754
    ¥ The Glendale Community Band is a part of Glendale Community College. This is a performance organization with an emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance.
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:15 until 9:30 p.m.
    ¥ The season runs from August through May.
    ¥ The age range of members is from 18 through approximately 75.
    ¥ An enrollment fee is required for membership.
     
  • HAYDEN SCHOOL SUPPLY
    PO Box 2777, Tempe, AZ 85285
    Jim Maynard
    Phone: 480-968-2670
    Fax: 480-968-2681
    E-mail: HSSTEMPE@AOL.COM
     
  • HOMINIBUS
    P.O. Box 7215  PHoenix AZ  85011-7215
    Rick Myrick, President
    Dr. Craig J. Westendorf, Artistic Director
    Administrator:
    Phone: 602 266-4987
    Email: Bassoprofundo3@cox.net
    Web: www.hominibus.org
    ¥ This auditioned men's ensemble was formed to explore and perform the entire realm of male chorus repertoire from the last five centuries. It is limited to approximately 25 voices, so that the highest choral standards may be maintained. HOMINIBUS fills a gap within the existing male choruses in the greater Phoenix area. The smaller size of this ensemble allows the flexibility to present more contemporary styles, as well as representative pieces from the Renaissance and Romantic periods.
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Affiliated with Chorus America
    ¥ Age of members: 21-65
    ¥ Enrollment fee: Yes
    ¥ Season Dates: September - May
    ¥ Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:00 pm

     
  • INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN'S CHORAL & PERFORMING ARTS (ISCCPA)
    2591 S Whitetail Rd, Gold Canyon AZ 85218
    Yip Wai Hon (Hong Kong) President
    Dr. Jack Kukuk, Director
    Phone: 480-983-9350
    Fax: 480-983-9360
    E-mail: choralfest@aol.com
    Web: www.isccpa-choralfest.com Keyword: ISCCPA
    ¥ ISCCPA was founded in 1982 with the following objectives. 1) promote children's appreciation for choral music and the other performing arts. 2) develop children's talents and potentials in choral music and the other performing arts. 3) provide opportunities for sharing musical experiences amongst the music directors and educators. 5) organize regular international children's choral and performing arts activities such as workshops, seminars and festivals. 6) upgrade the standard of children's choral and performing arts.
    ¥ Presents The American Youth Choir - Arizona Sings - International Choir Festivals.
    ¥ See web page at www.isccpa-choralfest.com.
    ¥ Membership includes 98 choirs from around the world along with individual members.
     

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  • KANSTUL MUSIC, INC
    14834 S 44th Pl, Phoenix AZ 85044
    Jack Kanstul
    Phone: 480-753-3468
    Fax: 480-753-3655
    E-mail: jack@kanstulmusic.com
    Web: www.kanstulmusic.com
    ¥ Kanstul Music, Inc. is in the business of brasswind instrument sales.
     
  • LA PRIMAVERA GUILD
    4932 E Paradise Ln Scottsdale AZ 85254
    Ruth McNeal, Director of Volunteers
    Phone: 602-493-3118
    ¥ This organization is a support group for the Four Seasons Orchestra of Scottsdale. They raise funds for special events, festivals and school concerts
    See: Four Seasons Orchestra of Scottsdale.
     
  • MESA CITY BAND
    651 N Hall St, Mesa AZ 85203-6601
    Tom Kacere, Conductor
    Phone: 480-844-1731
    ¥ The Mesa City Band is an amateur organization that does not require auditions.
    ¥ This is a volunteer group that is open for membership to those who are between the ages of 18 and 93.
    ¥ The season runs from September through May and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 until 9:20.
    ¥ This is a community band of volunteers from virtually all walks of life. Many of the members are winter visitors who have an active role in their home town community bands. The concerts presented by this group are free, but donations are gladly accepted.
     
  • MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BANDS
    1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85202
    Rob Hunter, Director
    Sue Ann Lucius, Department Chair
    Music office: 480-461-7575
    E-mail: roberthunter@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
    Web: www.mcmaricopa.edu
    ¥ Mesa Community College offers a variety of classes and are actively involved in concert and productions throughout the year. Although some positions are auditioned, the organizations are open to all students and others in the community. You need not be a music major to participate in courses or performing organizations. The department encourages and sponsors student recitals each semester that are open to the public.
    ¥ Those choosing to major in music often pursue careers as professional musicians, educators, music merchandisers, members of the recording industry or private instructors.
    ¥ The College is dedicated to students needs and the learning process. Small classes, filled with a friendly atmosphere and individual attention, are designed to help student succeed.
    ¥ Music can be appreciated at many levels. Participation in the Music Department will not only assist in developing appreciation and understanding, but also helps in building confidence which is something that is important to have regardless of one's profession.
     
  • METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY
    PO Box 41852, Mesa AZ 85274
    Wayne Roederer, Music Director/Principal Conductor
    Lew Felton, Associate Conductor
    Kathi Hand, General Manager
    Phone: 480-456-9501
    Fax: 480-839-8201
    E-mail: info@azmys.org
    Web: www.azmys.org
    ¥ The Metropolitan Youth Symphony provides a program of excellence in orchestral music to young musicians through the ninth grade.
    ¥ One full symphony orchestra
    ¥ 3 string orchestras 9.
     
  • MOMENTUM YOUTH ARTS ORGANIZATION
    PO Box 2058
    Gilbert AZ  85299
    Lisa Wood, Asst Executive Director
    Robert Edgar, President
    Phone: 480-213-3374
    Fax: 480-897-0164
    E-mail: info@azmomentum.org
    Web: www.azmomentum.org
    ¥ Momentum Youth Arts Organization, a non-profit youth organization, is leading the Winter Guard and Winter Drumline activities in Arizona. Winter Guard and Winter Drumline are called the Sport of the Arts because they bring music to life through performance in a competitive format. It is an exciting world of performance and entertainment with its array of music, dance, drama and color. Momentum Youth Arts provides a special place for ALL young men and women to develop friendships meet challenges and establish standards of excellence.
    ¥ The goal of Momentum Youth Arts Organization is to enrich young lives by providing performing arts venues to youth in Arizona; and to expose and educate participants in performance aspects regarding music, dance and theatrics.
    ¥ Momentum Percussion Theatre - Indoor Drumline eXaltation Winter Guard - Winter Guard Oasis Winter Guard - Winter Guard eXaltation Youth Guard = Winter Gurad Momentum Youth Drumline - Indoor Drumline
    ¥ Season runs September - May
    ¥ Age ranges 18-22, Audition and Enrollment fee apply, contact organization for details.
    ¥     Supported By The Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley
     
  • MUSIC MART, INC.
    5070 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85012
    Phone: 602-263-4039
    Fax: 602-263-4085
    E-mail: phoenix@musicmart.com
    Web: www.musicmart.com
    Michael Keith, Manager
    ¥ Music Mart is one of the nations leading print music dealers, offering the largest selection of print music in Arizona. We specialize in large group band, orchestra, vocal and handbell music and instructional material for all instruments, handbell, choral, keyboard and voice.
     
  • MUSICA DOLCE
    4048 E Lupine Phoenix AZ 85022
    Phone: 480-765-1400
    E-mail: belshnikel@aol.com
    Web: www.musicadolce.com
    ¥ Musica Dolce in Italian means 'sweet music.' The group was established in 1978 by musicians with a vital interest in Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Playing in elegant attire on period instruments, they recreate the spirit of the courts and cathedrals. Since its founding, Music Dolce has enchanted and educated thousands of people throughout the state of Arizona with performances that evoke all the pageantry of an earlier age.
    ¥ Musica Dolce has been on the Arizona Commission on the Arts touring roster for a number of years, performing on concert series presented by ASU Kerr Cultural Center, Flagstaff Festival of the Arts, Phoenix and Sun Cities Art Museums, Arizona's early music societies, Phoenix Boys Choir and the Phoenix Boys Choir. An invitation to perform for the International Cervantes Festival in Guanajuato led to concert tours of Monterey, Mexico City and Alamos, Mexico.
    ¥ Musica Dolce is a member of Early Music America.
     
  • MUSICA NOVA
    4602 E Red Range Way, Cave Creek AZ 85331
    Warren Cohen, Conductor
    Bill Stanley, President
    Phone: 480-585-4485
    Fax: 480-585-4162
    E-mail: info@musicanovaaz.org
    Web: www.musianovaaz.org
    ¥ Musica Nova is a professional orchestra.
    ¥ Youth Orchestra Scottsdale is explicitly a your orchestra from grades 7-12.
    ¥ Fine Arts String Orchestra is a training group for string players.
    ¥ All Musica Nova concerts are preceded by and followed by talks on the music.
    ¥ Youth Orchestra Scottsdale players perform with the professional Music Nova at one concert a season.
     
  • ORPHEUS MALE CHORUS OF PHOENIX
    PO Box 217, Phoenix AZ 85001
    Joseph Choi, Conductor
    Wayne Goulet, President
    Gary Dunham, Board Member
    Phone: 602-271-9396
    Web: www.orpheus.org
    ¥ The mission statement of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is: Present world-class choral music that entertains and adds cultural value to Phoenix and Arizona communities. Provide a rewarding educational and performing experience for male singers.
    ¥ The vision is to be recognized as one of the leading male choruses in the United States.
    ¥ Open to amateur, male voices between the ages of 18 and 80.
    ¥ Audition is required.
    ¥ Rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 until 9:30 o'clock.
    ¥ Season runs from August 1, through May 31.
    ¥ Prerequisite for membership: Must be able to read music and meet standards or vocal sound that is required by the music director.
    ¥ Joint concert where children are invited to participate: a) Boys to Men concert, April 24, 2004;
    b) Young People's concert, February 13, 2004; c) Guest appearance with Phoenix Boys Choir, May 9, 2004; Guest appearance with Movement Source dance group, May 8, 2004.
    ¥ Free tickets offered to local high school students to attend concerts.
    ¥ Educational outreach programs are being developed and will be offered next year.

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  • PHOENIX BACH CHOIR
    P.O. Box 16956, Phoenix AZ 85011
    Charles Bruffy, Conductor
    Joel M. Rinsema, Executive Director
    Phone: 602-253-2224
    Fax: 602-253-5772
    E-mail: Office@bachchoir.org
    Web: www.bachchoir.org
    ¥ The Phoenix Bach Choir is Arizona's only professional choral ensemble, and it is rapidly increasing its national presence. The Choir's musical offerings inspire, entertain and educate audiences around the country and have earned the group a stellar reputation recognized by local and national critics. The Choir is equally dedicated to the creation and performance of exciting new music as well as informed and sensitive presentation of traditional masterworks.
    ¥ The Phoenix Bach Choir's mission is to provide a professional vocal ensemble of the highest caliber to serve the community through performances, educational programs and community outreach activities.
    ¥ The Choir was honored to perform for the 2002 Western and Southwestern Division conventions of the American Choral Directors Association in Honolulu and Houston, respectively and will headline at the Central Division Convention in February of 2004. In March of 2003, the Choir performed the West Coast premiere of Daniel Lentz' CafŽ Desire before a capacity crown in San Francisco as part of the Other Minds 9 new music festival.
    ¥ The choir is active in schools around the greater Phoenix area, providing its Bach to School educational outreach programs, and co-founded the annual Boys To Men festival for male singers held in Phoenix each spring.
    ¥ The Choir is a proud member of Chorus America, and a member of the Artist Roster of the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
     
  • PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR ASSOCIATION
    1131 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix AZ 85014-2709
    Georg Stangelberger, Conductor
    Danya Tiller, Associate Artistic Director
    Jim Copenhaver, Interim Executive Director
    Phone:602-264-5328
    Fax: 602-264-6778
    E-mail: danya@boyschoir.org
    Web: www.boyschoir.org
    ¥ The mission of the Phoenix Boys Choir is to perform the finest music in the boychoir tradition, to contribute to the greater Phoenix musical life and to enhance Arizona's cultural reputation nationally and internationally. The Phoenix Boys Choir develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness and a strong commitment to excellence. The vision of the organization is to be one of the world's premier boychoirs.
    ¥ As one of the largest boychoirs in the United States, programs feature intensive training in vocal technique, music theory and appreciation for boys from age seven on; four subscription concerts of multiple performances; fee engagements for other presenters; annual concert tours; community service and recording projects. The Choir reaches audiences of nearly 120,000 world-wide annually. Recordings are professionally distributed by Summit Records in North America, Europe and Asia.
    ¥ Ages range from 7 through 14.¥
    ¥ Men of the Phoenix Boys Choir (alumni only)
    ¥ Audition required.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
    ¥ Prerequisite: Must have clear singing voice and be able to match pitch easily.
     
  • PHOENIX COLLEGE
    MC CONNELL SINGERS WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CHORUS
    1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85013
    Daniel Lee Hooper, Conductor
    Phone: 602-285-7269
    Fax: 602-285-7275
    ¥ The McConnell Singers Women's Community Chorus have performed locally, nationally and internationally since 1960. Three of the current singers are charter members who helped organize the group under Dale McConnell's leadership. The chorus has raised funds toward scholarships for both high school and college students and have maintained ongoing annual connections with adult centers, women's clubs and many other civic organizations.
    ¥ Age range of the chorus is 19 through 80.
    ¥ Audition required for membership.
    ¥ Season runs from August through May. ¥ Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:30 through 9:30 p.m.
    ¥ An enrollment fee is required.
     
  • PHOENIX COLLEGE BAND
    1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012
    Milas Yoes, Director
    Phone: 602-285-7271
    ¥ The Phoenix College Band is a community and student group that is an integral part of the music department of Phoenix College. This group provides an opportunity for all with wind and percussion performance proficiencies to take part in a concert band. It is open to those beyond high school years through the age of 90+. Selected high school students may participate with approval of his or her high school band director and administrator.
    ¥ Enrollment fee is required.
    ¥ The season runs from August through May.
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Mondays from 7:10 to 9:40 p.m.
     
  • PHOENIX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
    PO Box 11302 Glendale, AZ 85318-1302
    Bonnie Lou Olander, Founder/Co-Executive Director/President
    Regina Nixon, Co-Executive Director, Outreach Coordinator
    Phone: 602-997-9915 - cell: 602-739-4104
    Fax: Phone: 602-298-7595
    E-mail: olanderbl@earthlink.net or regnixon@att.net
    Web: www.phoenixconservatoryofmusic.org
    ¥ The Phoenix Conservatory of Music serves between 200 to 1000 community members quarterly and has 4 professional faculty to facilitate outreach programming and an extensive additional roster of professional valley music educators for specialized programs.
    ¥ The artistic goal is to be instrumental in building a musically literate community in line with standards set forth by the State of Arizona, the national Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, the National Association of School of Music and MENC: The National Association for Music Education.
    ¥ PCM has professional affiliations with NGCSA, NASM and AMEA.
     
  • PHOENIX DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
        CITY JAZZ
    1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85004-1864
    Michael J Wojciechowicz, Director
    Mike Montoya, Manager
    Phone: 602-534-5841
    Fax: 602-534-1350
    E-mail: mwojo1@earthlink.net
    ¥ City Jazz is a program sponsored by the Phoenix Department of Parks and Recreation. Two big bands as well as a combo are offered. Membership is open to junior high and high school students throughout the Valley. The bands perform throughout the school year at many local high profile events as well as participating in the Phoenix College and Fullerton (CA) jazz festivals.
    ¥ Amateur
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Mixed gender
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
    ¥ Ages range from 12 to 19 years.
    ¥ Rehearsals for Band #1 is on Mondays from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
    ¥ Rehearsals for Band #2 is on Wednesdays from 6 until 8 p.m.
    ¥ Season runs from October through April.
     
  • PHOENIX DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
        PHOENIX CHILDREN'S CHORUS
    1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85004
    Ronald Dean Carpenter, Director
    Lillian Garcia, President
    Anne Christensen, Executive Director
    Phone: 602- 534-3788
    E-Mail: phoenix.children.chorus@phoenix.gov
    Web: www.phxchildrenschorus.org
    ¥ The mission of the Phoenix Children's Chorus is to provide a comprehensive choral music education with performance opportunities in a positive learning environment that fosters team effort, self discipline and self esteem to young people in the Valley of the Sun.
    ¥ This organization is comprised of four ensembles with students ranging from 2nd through 12th grade, both boys and girls.
    ¥ The season extends from August through May each year.
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings.
    ¥ An audition is required.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee.
    ¥ There is no prerequisite for membership.
    CHOIRS: Prep Choir, Cadet Choir, Concert Choir, Encore
     
  • PHOENIX SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION: THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY
    455 N 3rd St, Ste 390, Phoenix AZ 85004
    Hermann Michael, Virginia G. Piper Music Director
    Robert Moody, Associate Conductor
    Doc Serverinsen, Principal Pops Conductor
    Joel Levin, General Manager
    Aaron Rinsema, Educational Director
    Phone: 602-495-1117 X346
    Fax: 602-253-1772
    E-mail: arinsema@phoenixsymphony.org
    ¥ Founded in 1947, The Phoenix Symphony proudly serves the citizens of Phoenix and the surrounding metropolitan area, Arizona, and the southwestern United States. What began as an occasional group of musicians performing a handful of concerts each year (in a city of fewer than 100, 000 people) today serves more than 265,000 people annually, with 275 concerts and presentations throughout the greater Phoenix area and beyond. The 75-member Phoenix Symphony presents an annual season from September through the beginning of June, featuring full-length classical and pops concerts at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix in Scottsdale, in Prescott, and throughout central Arizona.
    ¥ Through the education and community activities such as Symphony for the Schools, Classroom Concerts, and One Nation, each year The Phoenix Symphony: engages more than 50,000 students and children annually serves 275 schools valley-wide reaches 35 cities state-wide.
     
  • PHOENIX SYMPHONY CHORUS
    Robert Moody, Conductor
    The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, founded in September 2001, consists of singers from the Phoenix metropolitan area. The beauty of fine choral music draws these busy professionals together to form one of the finest volunteer choral organizations in Arizona. Under the leadership of chorusmaster Robert Moody, the Symphony's associate conductor, this ensemble performs four to six major works with the Symphony each season. Recent and upcoming works include Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mahler's Second and Third Symphonies, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Orff's Carmina Burana, and the Symphony's annual Christmas program.
     
  • PHOENIX SYMPHONY GUILD
    4312 W. Royal Palm Rd., Glendale AZ 85323-6625
    Jessie Smith, President
    Dana C. Faris, manager
    Phone: 623-937-2521
    Fax: 623-934-6973
    E-mail: jcfaris@earthlink.net
    Web: www.phoenixsymphonyguild.org
    ¥ PSG Youth Orchestra, Robert Moody, Conductor
    ¥ PSG Symphonette Orchestra, Walter Temme, Conductor
    ¥ PSG Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Rob Hunter, Conductor
    ¥ PSG String Orchestra, Doreen Press, Conductor
    ¥ The mission of the Phoenix Symphony Guild is to develop educational, cultural and orchestral training programs to enhance musical ability and technical skills in young instrumentalist and to encourage the appreciation of classical music in the community. These objectives are met through the study and performance of symphonic literature by those involved in the Guild's homogeneous instrumental ensembles, through Master Classes taught by professional musicians, through weekend retreats and intensive rehearsals.
    ¥ Audition required.
    ¥ Age range: 10 through 18
    ¥ Enrollment fee required.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
    ¥ Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
    ¥ Considered one of the most prestigious competitions in the country, The Phoenix Symphony Guild Young Musicians Competition Scholarship Audition is open to all non-professional music students who reside in Maricopa County. The Guild encourages excellence in young musicians by awarding scholarships on two levels: Junior Division, grades 6 through 8; and Senior Division, grades 9 through 12.The Grand Prize Winner and Orchestral Winner performs as a soloist with the Phoenix Symphony, at Symphony Hall, in the annual Side-by-Side concert.
    ¥ Music Memory is a cultural enrichment program designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of symphonic music. Over 14,000 students in Maricopa, Yavapai, Apache and Navajo counties benefit from this program which is geared for grades 3 through 6, in public and private schools. Each year, pieces to be studied are placed in listening guides that are distributed early in the school year to each participating school for classroom study. In May of each year, students attend a concert of the studied pieces. The selections are performed by the PSG Youth Orchestra. Students in northern counties of Arizona are offered concerts in Prescott and Showlow.
     
  • PLACe MUSIC ACADEMY
    10240 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85051
    Carol Mellis, Director
    Phone: 602-678-5850
    Fax: 602-678-5865
    E-mail: carol@placemusic.com
    Web: www.placemusic.com
    ¥ As one of the largest music institutions of its kind in the entire desert southwest, the PLACe Music Academy offers a broad assortment of instructional and ensemble opportunities for string, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and guitar musicians. along with its unparalleled staff of over 30 professional musicians and experienced educators, and superb group of distinguished and award winning student musicians, the PLACe is devoted to providing exceptional musical training and positive playing experiences to students of all ages and levels of proficiency. The following chamber ensembles are in session between the months of September and May.
    ¥ Enrollment fee is required.
    ¥ Brass Ensemble, Alan Briggs, Director, audition required, ages 14 -29
    ¥ Clarinet Ensemble, Melanie Swofford, Director, audition required, ages 14-19
    ¥ Flute Ensemble, Carol Mellis, Director, audition required, ages 14-19
    ¥ Saxophone Quartet, Mark Mellis, Director, audition required, ages 14-19
    ¥ Adult Flute Ensemble, Carol Mellis, Director, audition required.
    ¥ Chamber Strings, Connie Clemons, Director, audition required, ages 13 through adult
    ¥ Chamber Winds, Carol & Mark Mellis, Directors, audition required, ages 14-19, rehearsals on Tuesdays from 8 until 9 p.m.
    ¥ Junior High Flue Ensemble, Carol Mellis, Director, audition required, ages 11-14. rehearsals on Thursdays, 5:15 until 6 p.m.
    ¥ The following are the large ensembles.
    ¥ Honor Band, Mark Mellis and Carol Mellis, Directors, audition required, ages 14 -19.
    ¥ Band, level III, Carol Mellis, Mark Mellis, Directors, audition required, ages 11 through adult, rehearse on Tuesdays from 7 until 8 p.m.
    ¥ Orchestra, level I, Connie Clemons, Director, audition required, ages 6 through adult, rehearse on Mondays from 5 until 6 p.m.
    ¥ Orchestra, level II, Connie Clemons, Director, audition required, ages 8 through adult, rehearse on Mondays from 6 until 7 p.m.
    ¥ Suzuki Violin Ensemble, Connie Clemons, Director, audition required, ages 4 through adult, rehearse on selected Saturdays, 9-9:50 a.m.
     
  • PRESCOTT SUMMER POPS SYMPHONY
    7745 N Dusty Trail Way
    Juli Dalton: President
    Paul Manz: Conductor
    Prescott. AZ  86314
    Phone: 928-775-2598
    Email: maestroaz@cableone.net
    Web: www.prescottsymphony.com
    ¥  Prescott Summer POPS Symphony is a semi-professional performance group representing the finest musicians in northern Arizona. Concerts are in the Yavapai College Performance Hall and strive to provide an enjoyable experience for all ages, including door prizes, poor humor, and both classical and cinematic literature. The symphony draws consistently huge audiences, providing a sense of satisfaction for the musicians. Concerts for 2005 include July 17 and August 7, both in the YC Hall at 3:00 pm. $10 adults/under 18 free.
    ¥  Audition or referral required
    ¥ Season dates: July - August
    ¥  M/W 7pm Summertime

     
  • PROSIT BAND OF ARIZONA
    2934 N 22nd Pl, Phoenix AZ 85016
    Terri Beltran, Director
    Nancy Mellody, President
    Bob Moy, Administrator
    Phone: 602-956-2028
    E-mail: rmoy@dancris.com
    ¥ The Prosit Band of Arizona is an authentic German band composed of 15 musicians ranging in age from twenty something to eighty something, including active and retired educators, engineers, professional musicians, medical, military and administrative personnel. although it specialized in polkas and waltzes, the band's repertoire also includes many jazz, blues, tangos, Dixieland and other change-of-pace selections.
    ¥ The season runs from September through May.
    ¥ Rehearsals are biweekly on Tuesday from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m.

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  • QUARTET SABAKU
    15446 N 2nd Pl, Phoenix AZ 85022
    Phone: 602-993-9869
    E-Mail: clbsmd@earthlink.net
    Web: www.quartetsabaku.com
    ¥ The formation of a string quartet can be at once on exciting and risky opportunity. But with Arizona's newest addition to the chamber music scene, Quartet Sabaku, the artists involved bring not only a rich variety of performing experience to the endeavor, they bring a rich combination of friendships reaching back to their childhoods. This has resulted in a special chemistry described by listeners as "a positive, friendly dimension to their pursuit of excellence." Their name means "desert" in Japanese, and their reputation is spreading throughout Arizona following enthusiastic receptions for performances in Phoenix Cave Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Sun City, Green Valley, and Wickenburg. Formed in 1997, the quartet has been juried onto the Arizona Commission on the Arts Touring/Residency Roster, was chosen to represent the state at the 2000 Festival of the Arts in Sinaloa, Mexico, and is scheduling concerts throughout the southwest for several seasons into the future. In addition to their considerable experiences performing as orchestral and chamber musicians worldwide, Quartet Sabaku members have shared their teaching expertise in public and private schools from preschool through college level. They are committed to facilitating discovery of not only music but the other arts and core subjects through the medium of the string quartet. School and community audiences become a part of performances through activities such as singing, creating story illustrations, learning about the compositional and interpretive processes, and dialoguing with the musicians. Quartet Sabaku member: Cynthia Baker, Leslie Froeb Turner, Violins Katherine Black Shields, viola Frederick Chao,
    cello. A member of the Arizona Commission on the Arts Artist/Residency Roster
     
  • QUICK'S MUSIC STORE
    5070 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ
    Phone: 602-263-8769
    Fax: 602-263-8794
    E-Mail: jim@quicksmusic.com
    ¥ Quick's provides brass, woodwind, string, percussion and fretted instrument rentals, sales, repairs and lessons for all instruments, as well as accessories for musicians.
     
  • RAGTYME/JAZZTYME SOCIETY, INC.
    6835 E. Kings Ave., Scottsdale AZ 85254
    Robert Lynn, Leader/Drums
    Phone: 480-348-3702
    Fax: Phone: 480-348-3702
    E-mail: AZragtime2001@aol.com
    Web: www.ragtymejazztyme.com
     
  • ROSIE'S HOUSE
    527 W. Pima, Phoenix AZ 85007
    Joe Costello, Artistic Director
    Jeff Davis, Executive Director
     
  • SALT RIVER BRASS
    718 W Roosevelt St Phoenix AZ 85007
    Bob Croft, Manager
    Phone: 602-252-2509
    Fax: 602-253-0499
    E-mail: bobc@cbnclean.com
    Web: www.saltriverbrass.com
    ¥ Picture 27 brass and percussion virtuosi crafting the upbeat brilliance of a military band, the full-throated sonorities of a symphony orchestra, and the warm intimate sounds of a chamber group. This is the Salt River Brass band, with the versatility to program everything from light classics and marches to show tunes and folk melodies.
    ¥ The Salt River Brass provides opportunities for the publics enjoyment of, appreciation of, and education in instrumental, and particularly brass band music; and to provide musicians in the community the means, equipment, and facilities to enhance their musical abilities.
    ¥ This is an amateur group, audition required.¥ Ages range from 21 through 70.
    ¥ Rehearse on Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
    ¥ Season runs from October through July.
    ¥ There is not an enrollment fee.
     
  • SAN MARCOS SYMPHONY
    PO Box 6475
    Chandler, AZ  85246
    Phone: 480-782-2680
    President: Laura K. Russ
    Conductor: Jack Herriman
    Web: www.sanmarcossymphony.org
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Age range: 15-80
    ¥ Rehearsal times: Tuesdays 7:15 to 9:45
    ¥ The San Marcos Symphony offers free live performances of classical and other fine music to audiences from Chandler and other East Valley cities. With an almost fanatical dedication to quality, the 90-musician San Marcos Symphony has become a heady, soul-satisfying cultural jewel that helps fulfill the promise of its host city of Chandler’s slogan, “Where values make the difference.”

     
  • SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCOTTSDALE CONCERT BAND
    9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85256
    Dr. Charles Sessions, Conductor & Administrator
    Phone: 602-423-6659
    Fax: 480-423-6365
    E-mail: cmsessions@cox.net
    Web: http://members.cox.net/band
    ¥ The Scottsdale Concert Band is an adult community band sponsored by Scottsdale Community College. Established in 1977 with a small nucleus of musicians, the band has grown to over 75 auditioned members who commute to rehearsals from all parts of Maricopa County. The band has received the prestigious Sudler Scroll Award for excellence in community bands and has produced several CDs. ¥Amateur
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Mixed gender
    ¥ Age range from 16 through 88 years.
    ¥ Rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30 through 9:30 p.m.
    ¥ Season runs from August through May.
    ¥ Member, Association for Concert Bands (ACB)
     
  • SEDONA JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
    PO Box 889, Sedona AZ 86339
    Lori Kimball, Educational Program Coordinator
    Phone: 520-282-1985
    Fax: 520-282-0590
    ¥ Sedona Jazz on the Rocks is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to 'Preserve Jazz for the Next Generation.' They do this by holding jazz performances and sponsoring music education programs for Arizona youth.
    ¥ Each year SJOR holds the Weldon Bright Memorial Scholarship Competition in Sedona. Private music students living in Yavapai or Coconino counties, ages 6-14, are eligible to apply Awards are given based on financial need, student dedication and parent/family commitment.
    ¥ The SJOR-Berklee College of Music Summer Performance Programs Scholarship Competition is held in Sedona in either late March or early April each year. Any Arizona high school student who is 15 years old by July 9 each year and has at least 2 years music performance experience is eligible to audition.
    ¥ The SJOR Youth Band is a summer performance program that runs from mid-May through the Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Benefit Jazz Festival. Audition are held in Sedona in April, and are open to high school students anywhere in Arizona. The band rehearses in Sedona each Saturday throughout the summer. This band has performed at the Telluride Jazz Festival, Balboa Park in San Diego and opened for Diana Krall at the Red River Music Hall in Phoenix.
    ¥ During the school year, SJOR provided in-school jazz master classes for middle and high school jazz ensembles. The clinician roster consists of 7 university and community college jazz educators who are scheduled for 2-3 hour master classes at the director's request. This master class program is completely free. Schools are scheduled each year on a first come, first served basis.
     
  • SENIOR STRING AMBASSADORS
    3725 Morgan Way, Yuma AZ 85365
    Janet Jones, Conductor
    Phone: 928-726-7799 (home)
    Fax: 928-344-9148
    E-mail: janjones@cybertrails.com
     
  • SHADZ
    1634 E. Spring Street, Tucson AZ  85719
    Nancy Dunst, CEO
    Stand Dunst, Conductor
    Phone: 520-325-4456
    E-Mail: shadz1@cox.net
    website: www.shadesband.com
    ¥ Shadz is a semi-professional young adult big band(18 members). We play dance music from the 1930's and 40's. We also provide a combo (smaller group)
    ¥ Audition on an as needed basis
    ¥ Ages: 15-30
    ¥  Season Dates: September - June
    ¥  Contact for rehearsal times and location
     
  • SHOUTING MOUNTAIN
    PO Box 4712, Page AZ 86040
    Ashley, Director
    Eli Bitsoe, native American Coordinator
    Phone: 928-645-1313
    Fax: 928-645-1313
    E-mail: shoutingmountain@aol.com
    Web: www.shoutingmountain.com
    ¥ Shouting Mountain is a national touring and performing act. Through descriptive vignettes and contemporary songs set to native flutes, drums and acoustic guitar, a musical journey through native America is presented. Shouting Mountain presents an interactive show appropriate for K-12 audiences. Shouting Mountain worked in schools across northeast Ohio from 1999 through 2001. They have now completed residencies with young audiences in Santa Cruz County where they performed in over 20 schools this year.
     
  • SIERRA VISTA COMMUNITY CHORUS
    2202 Crestview Way, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
    Sharon Keene, Director
    Don Selvey, President
    Harry Walker, General Manager
    Phone: 520-417-2305
    E-mail: Keene@cox.net
    ¥ The Sierra Vista Community Chorus began many years ago as a small group of people who wished to do sing-alongs at the nursing homes in the community. Over the years this group has had several directors who have been responsible for increasing the size of the group. Presently there are 80 members. The chorus performs two major concerts each year as well as other appearances. They also have smaller ensembles for performances in other venues. This chorus is recognized as one of the outstanding performing groups in Southern Arizona.
    ¥ Amateur, mixed.
    ¥ No audition required.
    ¥ No membership fee required.
    ¥ Age range from 25 to 85 years.
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Monday mornings from 8 o'clock until noon.
    The season is from September through May.
     
  • SIERRA VISTA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
    PO Box 895, Sierra Vista AZ 85636
    Roger Bayes, Music Director
    Dr Lloyd DuVall, President
    Phone: 520-803-0327
    Fax: 520-456-9462
    E-mail: rbayes@theriver.com
    ¥ The Sierra Vista Symphony Association, sponsors among its many activities, the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra.
    ¥ The Association also hosts the annual concerto competition with both a senior and junior division.
    ¥ The winner of the senior division performs one concert with the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra.
     
  • SIERRA VISTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    see: SIERRA VISTA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
     
  • SONORAN DESERT CHORALE
    1530 E. Indigo, Mesa AZ
    Jeff Harris, Music Director
    Phone: 480-835-7059
    E-mail: sdchorale@cox.net
    Web: www.sonorandesertchorale.com
    ¥ A 56-voice mixed ensemble bring choral music to southern Arizona.
     ¥ In an effort to maintain high standards of performance, membership in the chorale is determined by audition in which prospective members must demonstrate ability and proficiency at sight reading. The choir is open to adults past the age of nineteen. All voice parts are encouraged to contact us so we can let you know when we have an opening. For more information or to set up an audition leave a message for Jean Harris at 480-835-7059


  • SUN CITIES CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
    10451 W Palmeras Dr, Ste 126A, Sun City AZ  85373-2044
    Dimitry Drobatschewsky, President
    Mona Myhre, Executive Director
    Ph: 623-972-0478
    Fax: 623-972-8815
    E-mail: monamyhre@sccmsonline.com
    Web: www.sccmsonline.com
    ¥ Season: November through April
    ¥ Presenter of professional chamber musicians in a subscription series either first or second Monday of each month November - April. 2004-2005 season includes: Vienna Piano Trio; Jacques Thibaud String Trio w/Caio Pagano; Frank Huang, violin; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble; Prazak Quartet and the Long Piano Duo. $90 subscription; Singles @ $21 or $19.


     
  • SYMPHONY OF THE WEST VALLEY
    10451 Palmeras Dr, Ste 210, Sun City AZ 85373
    James Yestadt, Music Director
    Noel Willis, President
    Richard Shelton, Executive Director
    Phone: 623-972-4484
    Fax: 623-972-4495
    E-mail: info@westvalleysymphony.org
    Web: www.westvalleysymphony.org
    ¥ Under the direction of Maestro James Yestadt, the 36-year old Symphony of the West Valley is artistically ranked as one of the top professional orchestras in the state of Arizona. It was awarded the ÒBest of the West' in Arts & Entertainment by WESTMARC in 2002. Offering a series of six classical and four pops concerts presented at the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts, the Symphony enriches the quality of life for residents of the West Valley by performing orchestra music at its best.
    ¥ The Symphony partners with other West Valley Arts organizations, funders and local arts councils to offer programs for K-8th grade students in the schools through presentations by small chamber groups. These reach over 1200 students per year. Also periodically perform children's programs with larger orchestra as funding is available. This organization is collaborating with Glendale Union High School District to form a 180 voice choir from 10 schools in the district to perform a Holiday Concert with the Symphony at the Sundome.
    ¥ The organization holds an annual young artist competition for 18-28 years old musicians in a 6 state region. The winner performs with the symphony in a subscription concert.
    ¥ Season runs from October through April.
     

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  • TEMPE SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE
    5916 S Rita Ln, Tempe AZ 85283-3022
    Dr. Michael Willson, Conductor and President
    Phone: 480-831-7655
    Fax: (480) 752-8622
    E-mail: docwillson@cox.net
    ¥ The Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble is associated with Association of Concert Bands.
    ¥ This group rehearses on Tuesday evenings between the hours of 7 and 9.
    ¥ Prerequisite for membership: High level of performance ability.
    ¥ Membership by invitation only.
    ¥ Age range of performers is 21 through 65.
     
  • TERRITORIAL BRASS
    523 North MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
    Don Larry, Business Manager
    Phone: 480-833-2729
    Email: donlarry@hotmail.com
    Web: www.territorialbrass.com
    ¥ 19th Century Brass Band
    ¥ Age Range: Adults
    ¥ Monday Evening Rehearsals
    ¥ Audition by invitation only
    ¥ Yearly Season
    ¥ Arizona's Official Historical Brass Band, specializing in band music played in the Arizona Territory, 1863-1912

     
  • THE FOOTHILLS PHIL
    2101 E River Rd, Tucson AZ 85718
    Laszlo Veres, Conductor
    Lisa Tanner, Program Coordinator-Manager
    Phone: 520-577-5304
    Fax: 520-577-5307
    E-mail: atanner@cfsd.k12.az.us
    Web: www.cfsd.k12.az.us/communityschools
    ¥ The Foothills Phil, an intergenerational community orchestra, is fully sponsored by the Catalina Foothills Unified School District. It provides those within the community, who are talented musicians, an opportunity to play. It was formed to allow the Catalina Foothills students an opportunity to play in a full orchestra. This organization has enjoyed a successful run of 10 years with two performance each year.
    ¥ No audition required.
    ¥ Ages 9 through 80+ years.
    ¥ Enrollment fee required.
    ¥ Rehearses Thursday evenings, 6:45 through 9:00 o'clock.
    ¥ Season runs from August through May.
     
  • TWO BALLOONS
    523 North MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
    Don Larry, Business Manager
    Phone: 480-833-2729
    Email: donlarry@hotmail.com
    Web: www.geocities.com/twoballoons4
    ¥ Adult Tuba/Euphonium Quartet
    ¥ Monday Evening Rehearsals
    ¥ Audition by invitation only
    ¥ Yearly Season

     
  • TUCSON CONCERT BAND
    6502 E. Shepherd Hills, Tucson AZ 85710
    Dr. Herschel Kreloff, Conductor
    Howard Beaver, Band Manager
    Phone: 520-298-1252
    E-mail: jfprokop@comcast.net
    Web: www.tucsonconcertband.homestead.com
    ¥ The Tucson Concert Band has been performing for Southern Arizona audiences for more than 37 years. This non profit volunteer, community concert band provides concerts to the greater Tucson area. They provide the opportunity for all musicians to share musical talents and bring enjoyment to others through public performance.
    ¥ A community concert band.
    ¥ Age range: 18 - 80+
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
    ¥ Season dates: Sept 1 through July 4
    ¥ Rehearsal time and location: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Palo Verde High School, Tucson.
    ¥ Prerequisite for membership: none
     
  • TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS ASSOCIATION, INC.
    4020 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85718-6950
    Artistic Director: Margie Kersey
    Priscilla Altuna, Managing Director
    Phone: 520-577-6064
    Fax: 520-577-1137
    E-mail: tgcsings@aol.com
    Web:     www.tucsongirlschorus.org
    Tucson Girls Chorus
    Tucson Singers
    Sonoran Singers
    Senior Training Chorus
    Junior Training Chorus
    ¥ The Tucson Girls Chorus Association is a nonprofit educational organization consisting of 5 levels of choirs with a defined music education curriculum including music history, theory, sight singing, stage skills, etc. Testing is administered each Spring. Choirs sing in 9 languages, all period and styles of choral music. Many of our graduates are now music educators and/or attending universities in music education programs. Performances and annual choral tours are held throughout the world.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
    ¥ The age range of the groups is from 6 through 18 years.
    ¥ Audition required.
    ¥ Membership fee.
     
  • TUCSON PHILHARMONIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA (TPYO)
    PO Box 41882, Tucson AZ 85717
    Dr. Suzette Battan, Conductor and Music Director
    Phone: 520-623-1500
    Fax: 520-795-0949
    Email: info@TPYO.org
    Web: www.TPYO.org
    ¥ The Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra is a symphonic training program for advanced middle and high-school age musicians serving Tucson and other Southern Arizona communities. Members receive training under the guidance of Tucson Symphony Orchestra musicians and other area professionals and present full-length performance of symphonic masterworks at the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall and outreach concert in smaller communities throughout the state.
    ¥ Amateur
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Mixed gender
    ¥ Rehearses on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. through 12 noon.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
    ¥ Prerequisite: Students must participate in their local school instrumental music program, if one is offered.
    ¥ Ages are from 13 to 18.
    ¥ An enrollment fee is required.
     
  • TUCSON SUNSHINE CHAPTER
    Young Men In Harmony
    775 W. Roger Rd. #85, Tucson AZ 85705-2652
    Rich Kates, Conductor
    Ron Hayes, Communications Officer
    Phone: 520-887-3823
    E-mail: ronann@juno.com
    ¥ The Tucson Sunshine Chorus, and quartets have performed in 4-part, a cappella vocal harmony for the Tucson community since 1947. With a variety of music packages, they can perform for most any activity, from a school classroom to a full blown stage production.
    ¥ This is an amateur performance group.
    ¥ Membership is open to males starting at age 14.
    ¥ An audition is required.
    ¥ There is a membership fee.
    ¥ The group rehearses on Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.
    ¥ The mission statement of the Barbershop Harmony Society is: The Society is to be an ever-growing fraternity of barbershop-style singers, leading the cause of encouraging vocal music in our schools and communities.'
    ¥ The Sunshine Chapter's Young Men In Harmony chairman is involved in Youth Outreach to the local scholastic community,
    offering music, materials, training, coaching, workshops, music specialists, etc., for students and music educators.
     
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH CHOIR
    Dr. Brian D Ebie, Conductor
    Phone: 520-621-7470
    Fax: 520-621-8118
    E-mail: ebie@email.arizona.edu
    ¥ Age range of members is 15 to 18.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee.
    ¥ Rehearsals on Mondays, 6:15 until 9:15 p.m.
    ¥ Prerequisite for membership: Being a member of a local high school choir.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
     
  • VALLEY ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND ARTS
    3080 N. Civic Center Plaza #37  Scottsdale, AZ  85251
    GIRLS' CHORUS OF THE VALLEY
    Karen Stache, Executive Director
    Tia Coates, Conductor
    Phone: 480-348-2787
    Fax: 480-978-7117
    E-Mail: artsykidsAZ@yahoo.com
    ¥ Valley Academy of Music & Arts, founded in 1995, home of Girls' Chorus of the Valley, also offers private instruction in piano, voice, Suzuki violin, guitar, and flute as well as art exploration classes. Recitals and concerts are held twice a year. Camp on the Arts is held during July. Locations include Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix.
    ¥ Rehearsals on Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:45pm
    ¥ No prerequisites for membership
    ¥ Season Dates: August-May
     
  • VALLEY CHAMBER CHORALE
    7610 N. 16th Ln, Phoenix AZ 85021-7002
    Dr. Christopher Samuel, Conductor
    B. J. Klein, President
    Alicia Mykyta, Manager
    Phone: 602-678-1063
    E-mail: bjklein@cox.net
    ¥ The Valley Chamber Chorale is dedicated to enlightening the community and enriching its culture by performing choral programs featuring the unaccompanied works of the Renaissance as well as twentieth century American composers.
    ¥ Audition required.
    ¥ Mixed voices.
    ¥ Ages range from 18 through 60's.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
     
  • VERDE VALLEY VOICES, INC.
    PO Box 2385 Cottonwood AZ 86326
    Phone: 928-821-0946
    Beverly Hall, Conductor
    Ken Brown, President
    ¥ The Verde Valley Voices is an amateur, mixed choir of some 100 singers.
    ¥ No audition required
    ¥ Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
    ¥ The season runs from September through May
     
  • WEST VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
    5423 N 130th Ave, Litchfield Park AZ 85340
    Claire Gordon, Conductor
    Mary Wilkening, President
    Phone: 623- 547-0373
    Fax: 623-547-1822
    E-Mail: gordonwsprint@earthlink.net
    Web: www.aztecfreenet.org/wvyo
    ¥ The West Valley Youth Orchestra was formed because of the lack of string programs in the public schools in the far west valley. The WVYO provides an opportunity for young string players to receive orchestral training and to present concerts. This organization also provides a second performance organization, the Cadet Strings.
    ¥ The season lasts from September through May.
    ¥ Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
    ¥ The age range of the membership is from 8 to 17 years.
    ¥ There is an enrollment fee for membership.
    ¥ Audition is required.
     
  • YAVAPAI COLLEGE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
    1100 E Sheldon Ave, Prescott AZ 86301
    Dr Roy Breiling, Director of Instrumental Activities
    ¥ All of the ensembles at Yavapai College promote music education throughout central and northern Arizona. Specifically they provide instrumental skill development as well as music and cultural awareness.
     
  • YAVAPAI COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    Dr Roy Breiling, Conductor
    Phone: 928-776-2004
    Fax: 928-776-2036
    ¥ Amateur
    ¥ Audition required
    ¥ Mixed gender
    ¥ Ages range from 14 to 76 years.
    ¥ Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 7 until 9 p.m.
    ¥ Season runs from September through May.
     
  • YOUTH ORCHESTRA SCOTTSDALE
    4602 E Red Range Way, Cave Creek AZ 85331
    Warren Cohen
    Phone: 480-585-4167
    see: MUSICA NOVA
     
  • YUMA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
    3725 Morgan Way, Yuma AZ 85365
    SENIOR STRING AMBASSADORS
    JUNIOR STRING AMBASSADORS
    Janet Jones, Conductor
    June Steinbeigle, President
    Phone: 928-726-7799
    Fax: 928-341-9815
    E-Mail: janjones@cybertrails.com
    Web: www.yumaorchestra.com
    ¥ The String Ambassadors is a performing string ensemble that consists of youth throughout Yuma County. The students must show a strong desire to perform and work hard to improve their skills. They play for a number of social functions, but are especially popular during the Christmas season for all of the winter visitors who are far from home.
    ¥ There are two ensemble: The Senior String Ambassadors with 18 members and the Junior String Ambassadors with 12 members.
    ¥ The Senior have been playing an average of 3-2 years and their ages range from 11 through 17 years.
    ¥ The Juniors have been playing 2-3 years and their ages range from 8 to 12 years.
    ¥ The groups was formed in 1987 for the purpose of encouraging children in the Yuma area to play stringed instruments. This endeavor has grown from an initial 8 players in the County to the present 350 students who play every day in the orchestral program of the public schools.
    ¥ Donations earned from performances goes towards helping to pay for education and uniforms.

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