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Checking out local performances is a blast! They can be great motivators for students and it's a lot of fun to support your peers and see what everyone around it is up to! On the "events calendar" I've included local performances in the Salt Lake Valley area including middle school, high school, and collage performances. Events Calendar Click above for the events calendar, and send me an email if you know of any local concerts and events that you would like to see added to the calendar. Featured Performances:   This is a once a year festival featuring performances and clinics by some of the top percussionists in the country. Soloists and Ensembles will compete at elementary school through college ages. When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 9am-6pm Where: Juan Diego Catholic High School How Much: Free to attend competitions, but $10 for all headliner performances and clinics More Info: http://community.pas.org/Utah/DayofPercussion/ The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a music service organization promoting percussion education, research, performance, and appreciation throughout the world. PAS is the world's largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages. The Utah Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society, its leaders, and its members have been responsible for a remarkable renaissance in the areas of percussion education and performance at all levels through out the state of Utah. Each year, the chapter publishes multiple newsletters and articles focused on the education of working percussionists, non-percussionist music teachers, and students at every level of experience. We are also proud to host an Annual Utah Day of Percussion in the Spring, which features performances of Utah area percussion soloists & ensembles from Junior Highs, High Schools, Colleges & Universities throughout the state, as well as clinics by world-renowned artists and educators.
It’s that time a year again! All my students, and their friends and parents are all invited to attend, regardless of whether or not they will be performing. :-) When: Saturday the 24th of this month @ 1:00 PM Where: 12835 S Browns Pond Cove How Much: Free to attend, $3 to perform What To Bring: Potluck snacks/refreshments, lawn chair Everyone is invited, but not required, to bring a potluck snack/refreshment item of some sort. In the past I’ve brought the drinks and others have brought fruit and deserts and such. All parents are also invited to bring lawn chairs of some kind to sit on. I’ll have extras, but if you’ve got some camping chairs or something easy to carry around in the car, then please bring them. Please be aware there is a $3/performing student charge. You can bring this at the event or during the student’s lesson. The event of course is free for family and friends and any student not performing. Also we’re going to do another drawing during this event like we did last time. This time the requirement for a ticket will include siblings and extended family. So the more people you bring the more tickets you’ll get. The student will get a ticket per person they bring, just not including mom and dad. The prize this time is a china cymbal! It’s about a $150 value! It will be fun! This is going to be a great show this year! Also as always since it’s going to be an outside location, I’ll be following the weather closely and there is always the chance that it will be rescheduled depending on the weather.
SLC Jazz Concert Series "one of the top jazz pianists in the world." When: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 7:30 PM Where: 12835 S Browns Pond Cove How Much: $25.00 - $35.00 Each - price varies depending on artist booking fee, Discount with student ID $10.00 Each More Info: http://www.jazzslc.com/index.php?id=2
NEA JazzMaster Kenny Barron's unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant piano playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is what inspired the Los Angeles Times to name him "one of the top jazz pianists in the world." Excellence in the Community SeriesOne of the area's top jazz pianists, Courtney Smith brings his melodic touch and artistic vision to jazz and blues standards. When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 07:30 PM Where: Galivan Hall at the Gallivan Plaza 239 E 200 S SLC How Much: Gallivan Center events are currently free to the public but seats fill up fast. More Info: http://excellenceconcerts.org/directions.php
One of the area's top jazz pianists, Courtney Smith brings his melodic touch and artistic vision to jazz and blues standards. The program also includes his own compositions. Courtney has won awards as a composer. He is well known as the pianist and organist for the Calvary Baptist Choir. He understands the roots of jazz and blues; this respect for and understanding of musical heritage shines in his playing. BYU Performances This event will showcase the senior and junior winners of the annual BYU Concerto Competition. Nathan Haines is a phenomenal percussionist, and a former student of mine :-) When: 3/6/2012, 7:30 PM Where: de Jong Concert Hall-Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo How Much: $6-10
Student soloists from Brigham Young University’s School of Music will join the BYU Philharmonic with Kory Katseanes, conductor, in an "Evening of Concertos" Tuesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. The evening will feature music by Mozart, Rouse, Bartok and others. This event will showcase the senior and junior winners of the annual BYU Concerto Competition. The student soloists include Nathan Haines, Kristina Willey, Laura Snow, Curtis Biggs, Jonathan Evans, Sarah Dickson, Amanda Moreton, Sini-Tuulia Vineyard and Tiffany Delgado. JAY MILLER STUDENT RECITAL This is a percussion recital for a student at BYU majoring in Music. When: 3/24/2012, 3:30 PM Where: E-250-Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo How Much: Free
 BYU’s Top big band jazz ensemble welcomes special guests Alex Boye, Little Big Band, and Chris BaconRay Smith, conductor When: 4/4/2012, 7:30 PM Where: de Jong Concert Hall-Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo How Much: $6-10?
JAZZ LAB BAND SPRING PERFORMANCEOne of the three big band jazz ensembles at BYU. When: 4/7/2012, 7:30 PM Where: Madsen Recital Hall-Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo How Much: Free
 BYU’s Percussion Ensemble performs with Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu: Balinese Percussion Orchestra with Jermy Grimshaw conducting. When: 4/7/2012, 7:30 PM Where: de Jong Concert Hall-Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo How Much: $6-10
Kulenovic, Conductor When: March 10, 2012 | 11 AM & 12:30 PM Where: Abravanel Hall123 W South Temple SLC, UT How Much: $6-$20
 When: Friday, March 9 7:30PM; and Sunday, March 18, 7:30PM Where: Libby Gardner Hall at the U of U; Congregation Kol Ami (respectively) How much: free? More Info: http://www.americanwestsymphony.org/
Program No. 3, Winter Rhapsody Glinka: Overture to Russian and Ludmilla Respighi: Pines of Rome Gershwin: Concerto in F UTAH WIND SYMPHONY STUDENT CONCERTO PERFORMANCE Student Concerto Competition winners will join the Utah Wind Symphony. When: March 29th, 2012 7:30pm Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center How Much: Adults ~ $10?, Students and Seniors ~ $5? More Info: http://www.utahwindsymphony.org/tickets.php
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|  Student Recital! My most recent student recital took place last Saturday at my draper location and was a blast for everyone who attended. I'll post clips and photos soon. |
