The Arizona Centennial Foundation has recognized the PMAZ Celebrating Arizona's Centennial concert as an official event in recognition of 100 years of statehood. ProMusica Arizona is privileged to be part of a full calendar of events taking place around the state commemorating Arizona’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders. The PMAZ concert will feature music that celebrates the diversity of Arizona's history since becoming a state on February 14, 1912. It will include the performance of two pieces newly-commissioned by The Arizona Commission for the Arts for that special occasion for orchestra and choir.
The deadline for application for the PMAZ Orchestral Conducting MasterClass has been extended to February 3rd to allow additional applicants to participate. The class provides an opportunity for conductors to sharpen, develop, and hone their conducting skills and artistic musical interpretation. Dr. Lawrence Golan will coach and guide each participant in artistic interpretation of the music, refining their physical gesture to reflect that interpretation, and getting the most out of the rehearsal process. Kevin Kozacek, PMAZ Co-Artistic Director says, "I have studied with Lawrence Golan, and $250 for the opportunity to stand on the podium in front of a full orchestra and receive constructive critique and instruction in the art of conducting from a true national Maestro is an incredible opportunity not to be misseed." Other topics will provide valuable information in such areas as tuning and balance, which will help both experienced and new conductors reach their full potential.
PMAZ is pleased to announce auditions for the April, 2012 ProMusica Arizona concert version production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Pirates of Penzance. Auditions will be held on January 28, 2012.