2009/2010 Season Information
ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra is pleased to announce the 2009/2010 concert season. Artistic Director Kevin Kozacek and the PMAZ artistic staff have planned an exciting season, with music appropriate for all ages and backgrounds. Seating at our venues is general seating, so plan to arrive early. Patrons, Sponsors and Donors receive preferred seating benefits! See our Support PMAZ page to make a tax deductible contribution. Following are descriptions of our concerts and appearances.
ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra announces its seventh season! ProMusica Arizona is a community chorale and orchestra comprised of more than 60 singers and 45 musicians from throughout the North Valley. PMAZ is committed to building community through music by providing performance opportunities for talented musicians and delighting audiences of all ages.
"Sounds of Broadway"
Friday Oct 2, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
Desert View Bible Church
105 W. Carefree Highway,
Phoenix 85086
Sunday Oct 4, 2009 @ 3 PM
American Lutheran Church
17200 N Del Webb Blvd,
Sun City, AZ 85373
Photo credit: Adelina Perez |
PMAZ proudly presents a special benefit performance to kick off its 2009-10 season. A Broadway Duo evening of favorite classics performed by guest singers John Stevenson and Kate Campbell Stevenson from the East Coast. The Stevensons will thrill audiences with their gorgeous voices, singing solos and duets from the lead musical characters they have portrayed throughout their long careers in the musical theater. The Stevensons are accomplished singers and actors who have performed nationally and internationally. John recently sang at the Kennedy Center’s Salute to Apollo’s 40th Anniversary. |
Kate stars in her own one woman musical show and appears all over the USA. Selections from Oklahoma, Sound of Music, I Do, I Do, Camelot, Shennendoah, The Fantastics, Into the Woods, Phantom of the Opera, Porgy & Bess, Ragtime, A Little Night Music and more. The Stevensons will be accompanied by PMAZ pianist, Karen Taylor. This festive event will also feature performances by PMAZ's small vocal and string ensembles. The Friday concert also includes video and a silent auction. |
“Sounds of Triumph”
Friday Oct 16, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
and
Sunday Oct. 18, 2009 @ 4 PM
St. Rose Catholic Church
2825 W Rose Canyon Cir,
Anthem, AZ 85086
For centuries man has celebrated his triumph over enemies, disease, oppression and personal challenges through a variety of music. PMAZ presents an entire concert of jubilant music including Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida to John William’s celebration of the Force defeating the Evil Empire in Star Wars; John Henry defeating the steam engine, the Ukrainian nation rejoicing in their final release from oppression; Rocky raising his fists at the top of the stairs, and the Tortoise beating the Hare and many others that inspire the spirit.
“Sounds of the Holidays”
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
or
Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 @ 4:00 PM matinee sponsored by TargetR
Boulder Creek Performing Arts Center
40404 W. Gavilan Peak Parkway,
Anthem, AZ 85086
Sounds of the Holidays will celebrate all the musical sounds associated with the holiday season. From Santa Claus, Jingle Bells, Rudolph, the bustle of shopping and family celebrations, to the carols and songs of Christmas and Hanukkah, this is a diverse concert meant for all ages and beliefs. Target has underwritten free tickets for children to the matinee performance of this event. Adults are eligible to order two free children’s (13 years old and under) for every paid adult ticket to the matinee performance only.
“Sounds of the Isles”
Friday, Mar. 12, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
or
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
Boulder Creek Performing Arts Center
40404 W. Gavilan Peak Parkway,
Anthem, AZ 85086
The cornerstone of this concert is the premier of PMAZ’s first music commission, “Full Follow the Path.” The work is written for full orchestra and chorale, and is partially funded by the Campbell-Henry family in memory of their father and beloved patron of the arts, Dr. Richard Campbell. Rounding out the concert will be selections from the folk and concert repertoire of the British Isles, including Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, and the Celtic tunes The Rocky Road to Dublin, Molly Malone, and Red is the Rose.
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DONNA KELLY EASTMAN has had a varied musical career, which includes
keyboard and vocal performance, choral and chamber ensemble direction,
studio and classroom teaching, and writing and arranging music for many
settings. She has received composition awards from the Roodepoort
International Eisteddfod of South Africa, the Florilège Vocal de Tours
International Choral Composition Competition in France, the Delius
International Composition Competition, the National League of American Pen
Women’s Music Composition Competition, the Composer’s Guild
International Competition, and the American Music Center Margaret Fairbank
Jory Copying Assistance Program. Dr. Eastman has written commissioned works
for Judith Lapple, Principal Flute--US Air Force Band; Genevieve Fritter,
Concertmistress Emeritus--National Ballet Orchestra; and the Flauto Dolce
Flute Quartet of Washington DC. |
Her music has been recorded on the
Capstone, New Ariel, Blue House Productions, and Living Artist labels,
appears in the Journal of the Society of Composers, Inc., and is published
by Éditions à Cœur Joie. Besides numerous venues in the USA and Canada,
Dr. Eastman’s music has been heard in many locations in Europe and Asia.
She is a Fellow of the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Ragdale
Foundation, and the Charles Ives Center for American Music, and is a life
member of the Society of Composers Inc. and a charter member of the
National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC. She is also
affiliated with the International Alliance for Women in Music, American
Composers’ Forum, Sigma Alpha Iota Professional Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi
National Academic Honor Society, and BMI Music Licensing Association. Her
biography appears in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Women,
and Who’s Who in the World.
“Sounds of America”
Sat. May 15, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
or
Sun. May 16, 2010 @ 4:00 PM sponsored by TargetR
Boulder Creek Performing Arts Center
40404 W. Gavilan Peak Parkway,
Anthem, AZ 85086
What better way to celebrate the end of the of concert season than with “The Sounds of America”. The Chorale will perform Howard Hanson’s Song of Democracy, and other patriotic medleys celebrating our heritage. The orchestra will perform Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever March, a 60’s sing-along of our favorite songs, and Gould’s American Salute. The combined choir and orchestra will continue with stirring renditions of To the Flag and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. And finally, the new PMAZ Honor Children’s Choir will make its debut with patriotic selections from their concert. This blockbuster concert is one that can’t be missed!! Target has also underwritten free children’s tickets to this event. Two free children’s tickets available for every paying adult accompanying them.
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