Tucson Weekly: Music (November 16

MUSIC
Events This Week
ALBERT HERRING. UA Crowder Hall. Albert Herring, which is set in a fictitious English market town in the early summer of 1900, is considered one of the finest comic operas of the 20th century. Tickets for the November 16 through 19 UA Opera Theatre performances at 3 and 7:30 p.m. are $12 and $10 and are available through the UA fine arts box office. Call 621-1162 for more information.
ALIEKSEY VIANNA. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 319-2593. The Tucson Guitar Society presents this classical guitar soloist November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $8.
BENEFIT CONCERT. 7 Black Cats. 260 E. Congress. Rock band Georgia Asphalt performs November 17 at 10 p.m. to raise money for the Salvation Army's holiday programs. Cash donations are accepted at the door. For more information contact the Salvation Army at 795-9671.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. Men, women and children of all ages are invited to attend a community drumming circle November 17 at 7 p.m. Bring drums, rattles or other instruments. Admission is free. Call 790-4933 for more information.
CRIMSON RIVER QUARTET. Christ Community Church. 7801 E. Kenyon Drive. 296-8501. Dusty River Ministries presents this Christian group November 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door and are available at the church office, area Christian book stores and from Dusty River at 886-8726.
GOSPEL CONCERT. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. A free gospel concert featuring some of the best known Western music performers with a ministry in gospel music, including Dan Roberts and Belinda Gail, takes place November 19 at 12:30 p.m. The concert is a special thanks from the Western Music Association, which holds its annual festival in Tucson.
JAMIE ANDERSON. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. 795-4135. Singer-songwriter-comic Jamie Anderson performs a variety of her own songs including "When Cats Take Over the World" and "I Wish I Was A Lesbian" November 19 at 7 p.m. In addition, Tucsonan Martie van der Voort performs jazzy folk numbers. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and are available at Antigone Books.
JAM SESSIONS. Kickstart Grill. 8967 E. Tanque Verde Road. This week's Desert Bluegrass Association jam session takes place November 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come play, sing or just relax and enjoy; it's free.
JERRY HADLEY. Tucson Convention Center Music Hall. 260 S. Church Ave. 293-4336. Presented by Arizona Opera, this popular American tenor performs with pianist Cheryll Drake Hadley November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $27 to $56, or $91 including a reception with Hadley. For information call 293-4336.
JOY OF MUSIC. Tucson Symphony Society. 1275 N. Sixth Ave. The Tucson Symphony Women's Association presents Suzuki Concepts in String Teaching November 20 at 11:30 a.m. A brief history of the Suzuki method is discussed, and students perform on their string instuments. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 825-7237.
LARRY MASON. Bookman's. 1930 E. Grant Road. 325-5767. Spanish guitarist Mason performs a variety of musical styles ranging from Spanish and Brazilian to flamenco and classical November 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
LATIN, BLUES AND JAZZ. WildCat House. 1801 N. Stone Ave. The Digital Film and Arts program at Pima Community College presents a benefit concert November 16 at 7 p.m. featuring performances by Ismael Barajas y Grupo Tu-Son, Tony Uribe and Lisa Otey. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door and can be purchased at the WildCat House. For more information call 206-6776. All proceeds from this 21-plus show benefit the advanced cinematography class.
MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Featuring acclaimed pianist Roberts with Roland Guerin on bass and Jason Marsalis on drums, the trio's program, Rhythm and Romance, is a varied repertoire of American standards and beautiful ballads. Tickets for the November 18, 8 p.m. performance range in price from $22 to $34. Call 621-3341 for reservations.
MCDERMOTT TRIO. Tucson Convention Center Leo Rich Theatre. 260 S. Church Ave. 577-3769. The Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents this trio of sisters performing piano trios by women composers November 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12, $5 for students.
OPEN DRUMMING CIRCLE. Arcadia Park Club House. 250 N. Arcadia. 318-4841. Join a drumming circle November 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring drums and percussion instruments of all types, chairs and drinking water. Earplugs are provided free.
PATTY HORN. Barnes and Noble. Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. Patty Horn and her group of 14 musicians perform songs from her latest CD, The Pack Is Back!, November 18 at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
RICHARD THOMPSON. Berger Performing Arts Center. Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. English folk-rocker Thompson presents a solo acoustic concert featuring music from his new release, Mock Tudor. Tickets for the November 17, 8 p.m. performance are $20 and are available at Hear's Music, Antigone Books or by phone at 327-4809.
ROOMFUL OF BLUES. Nimbus Brewing & Tap Room. 3850 E. 44th Street. Instigators of the "swing thing," Roomful of Blues performs a variety of blues-based numbers November 18. Tickets are $15 and $12. Call 745-9175 for more information.
STEFAN GEORGE CD RELEASE PARTY. International Art Center Nation's Hall. 516 N. Fifth Ave. A concert and dance to celebrate the release of Stefan George's new CD, Point & Pray, and the return of his blues-rock trio The Conrads from its tour in Germany, kicks off November 18 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door and are available at Hear's Music, The Folk Shop and the International Arts Center. Call 624-9006 for more information.
TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. TCC Music Hall. 260 S. Church Ave. Pianist Lorin Hollander tackles the jazzy rhythms of Aaron Copland's Piano Concerto and George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue November 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. George Hanson also conducts the orchestra in Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite and Howard Hanson's "Romantic" Symphony. A pre-concert talk takes place at 7 p.m. Tickets range in price from $13.75 to $33. Call the TSO box office at 882-8585 for more information.
WESTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL. Four Point Sheraton Hotel, 330 S. Freeway, and the Tucson Convention Center, 220 S. Church Ave. The Western Music Festival includes a grand show called Living the Legacy, featuring performances by Riders in the Sky, Jessie the Yodelin' Cowgirl and Johnny Western, November 16 at 7 p.m. And don't forget to make time to see Yodelin' Slim Clark, the Beverly Hillbillies and Frankie Laine inducted into the WMA Hall of Fame November 16 at 7 p.m. in the TCC North Exhibit Hall.
Upcoming
CARRIE NEWCOMER. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 327-4809. Presented by In Concert! December 2, 8 p.m.
BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. December 9, 8 p.m.; December 10, 4 p.m.
GEORGE HANSON, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. December 14-15, 8 p.m.
FIVE BY DESIGN, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. December 22-23, 7:30 p.m.
Announcements
AMATEUR STRING PLAYERS WANTED. Calvary Lutheran Church. 5601 E. Broadway Blvd. Register now for the 11th annual TAASPA Chamber Music Weekend January 12-14. No need to audition; just alert the organizers to your playing level and they'll set you up with a quartet and send you your part in advance. Or bring your own group. Professional coaches are provided for this fun, music-filled weekend. Call Dennis or Anna Bourret at 745-5830 for more information.
DESERT VOICES. This gay and lesbian chorus is seeking singers for its 12th season, Voices and Visions, which includes Celtic, R&B and Motown music. Rehearsals take place at the Armory Park Senior Center. Volunteers for general office work, including a bulk-mailing coordinator, a ticket master and a concessions coordinator, are also needed. Plus, there is a paid, part-time position for a sign-language interpreter for concerts and community performances available. For audition information and to volunteer, call 791-9662.
ELECTRIC JAM. El Pueblo Neighborhood Center. 101 W. Irvington Road. Music makers of all types can bring their instruments to the electric jam from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Friday. Brush up on country and oldies from the '60s and '70s. Call 882-5416 for information.
FEMALE VOCALISTS/MUSICIANS AND DANCERS WANTED. Volunteer female vocalists, dancers and musical artists are needed to perform December 10 at V-Day 2001, a multicultural, multimedia event to raise funds to fight violence against women. Call 743-8344 for more information.
MASTERSINGERS. The Tucson MasterSingers is auditioning vocalists for the current season. The ensemble performs a wide variety of music in Tucson and surrounding communities. There are openings for all voice parts. Previous choral experience is required. Call Linda Jones at 722-4235 for information and/or to schedule an audition.
SONS OF ORPHEUS. This male choir is seeking new members. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Tucson Boys Chorus facility, 5770 E. Pima St. Call Grayson Hirst at 621-1649 for information.
STRING PLAYERS WANTED. The Civic Orchestra of Tucson, a 60-piece volunteer symphony orchestra in its 24th season, needs violin, viola, cello and especially bass players. Come to a rehearsal and get acquainted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Call the director, Herschel Kreloff, at 325-3002 for information or to audition.
TUNE CATCHERS. This women's a cappella chorus is seeking new members. Come to rehearsals at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Call 325-0655 for information.
VOICES WANTED. The Masterworks Chorale invites choral singers of all ranges to participate in an upcoming performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Rehearsals are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. No solo audition is required. Call 884-3506 to leave information.
WOMEN IN HARMONY. 3670 N. Stone Ave. The Young Women in Harmony Girls Chorus is looking for girls ages 8-18 who love to sing. Join them for open rehearsals Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. No experience is necessary. Try-outs are free, but there's a one-time $10 membership fee. For more information call 908-9874.