Arizona Philharmonic's principal timpanist and experienced teaching-artist Maria Flurry talks of how AZ Phil, Highlands Center for Natural History, and Prescott Unified School District teamed up to give Lincoln Elementary 2nd Graders the experience of composing for orchestra.
You'll learn how the students' visits to the Highlands Center translated into emotions and narratives that they portrayed in music composed by each of the two classes. This unique outreach program introduced students to elements of orchestral music, explored what makes these elements contribute to the "musical message", and guided the students into applying what they've learned towards crafting a unique and beautiful orchestral work. Flurry also describes the behind-the-scenes work necessary to finesse the compositions into works that can be performed live.
PS Want to sneak a preview of the compositions? You can click these links to see and hear the computer's rendition of the pieces: Solitary Storm andMoving Mountains.
Serenades and Symphonies
In Gilbert at 7:30 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023
Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ
In Prescott at 3 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2023 2 PM pre-Concert Talk
Ruth Street Theater, 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ
Prescott Unified School District's Amy Van Winkle will join us on the Prescott stage to narrate the stories behind each class' composition. Amy has a multi-layered relationship to this concert: as a leader of outreach within PUSD, she helped coordinate this outreach program. And as PUSD Community Theater Events Manager, Amy has been AZ Phil's primary contact for making Ruth Street Theater our new home. Thank you, Amy!
Art 4 All™
Art 4 All is a fundamental component of Arizona Philharmonic’s efforts to bring professional orchestra music to all interested members of the community.
In our Art 4 All program, AZ Phil offers pay-what-you-can audience opportunities to anybody in the Quad-City community who otherwise could not afford a ticket.
If purchasing tickets for a concert does not fit into your or a friend’s budget, you may sign up for Art 4 All coupons at AZPhil.org/art4all.
Currently we are offering coupons for Arizona Philharmonic's season opener in Prescott, AZ, Serenades and Symphonies, performing Sunday, September 10, 3 PM at Ruth Street Theater.
Making Gifts to Arizona Philharmonic
Like most orchestras, ticket income covers only about 30% of our expenses. Donations are critical to the success of Arizona Philharmonic, especially at the launch of a new season.
You can invest in Arizona Philharmonic's future in a myriad of ways:
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For help on these questions, please contact us at donate@AZPhil.org.
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Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is beginning its sixth season in 2023-2024 as Prescott's regional professional orchestra, presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott, AZ Phil draws musicians from across Arizona and is committed to offering transformative music, while nurturing community participation and supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott area performing arts scene. Recognized in 2021 by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Arts and Culture, Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization performing at Prescott High School’s Ruth Street Theater. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org and on Facebook.
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