Tucson Weekly: Music (November 30

MUSIC
Events This Week
A MUSICAL TRIP TO THE ZOO. Tucson Symphony Center. 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Members of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra perform a program called Trip to the Zoo as part of the Just For Kids concert series. Hear lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) come alive in this musical safari December 2 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. There is a $1 suggested donation. Call 882-8585 for more information.
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR/CONCERT. St. Michael's and All Angels Church. 602 N. Wilmot Road. 623-3063. Gifts, goods, music and foods from around the world (Indian tacos, fry bread, holiday tamales) are yours for the asking December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee and tea are gratis for shoppers, and a donation of $7 is suggested for the 3 p.m. concert by the Silverwood Duo and Camerata Tucsón.
BIG BAND EXPRESS. Gaslight Theatre. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. The 16-piece band lets loose with music from the swing era December 3 from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, $8 and $6. Call 886-9428 for reservations.
CARRIE NEWCOMER. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 327-4809. Presented by In Concert! Carrie Newcomer performs songs of about the heart, the environment, life, healing and more December 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $10 in advance and $14 at the door, and are available at Hear's Music, Antigone Books and Folk Shop.
CELTIC HARPIST. Bookman's. 1930 E. Grant Road. 325-5767. Celtic harpist Mary Bouley performs Irish and Celtic tunes December 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
HOLIDAY CONCERT. Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre. 2202 W. Anklam Road. The PCC Chorale and College Singers perform a festive assortment of vocal music from sacred to secular December 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $3 and $4 and are available at the PCC box office and at the door.
CHRISTMAS ORATORIO. Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 2331 E. Adams St. 884-3506. The Masterworks Chorale performs the Advent section (Cantatas 1 through 3) of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the Oratorio Orchestra December 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $10.
CUSTOMIZED GUITAR. Sticks and Strings. 8796 E. Broadway Blvd. 296-3479. Artist Rick Williamson's customized guitar, which is a tribute to blues and jazz musicians, is on display December 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The guitar, finished in shades of blue with silver and pearl highlights, features mother of pearl inlays.
DRUMMING WORKSHOP. PCC West Campus cafeteria. 2201 W. Anklam Road. Join a drumming presentation and workshop December 2 for children (2 to 3 p.m.), teens and adults (3 to 4 p.m.). Call 628-7785 for information.
FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Berger Performing Arts Center. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. 621-1649. Local all-male choir the Sons of Orpheus performs a holiday benefit concert for the Community Food Bank November 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is non-perishable food items.
FOOTHILLS PHIL. Catalina Foothills High School auditorium. 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 577-5304. The Foothills Phil community intergenerational orchestra performs December 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3 at the door.
HANGING OF THE GREEN. St. Augustine Cathedral. 192 N. Stone Ave. The UA Symphonic Choir and Arizona Choir present Hanging of the Green, a festive holiday concert of traditional and well-loved seasonal music December 3 at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
THE MOLLYS. Nimbus Brewing & Tap Room. 3850 E. 44th St. The Mollys kick up their heels December 2 at 8 p.m. Enjoy the group's special blend of folk, Tex-Mex and Irish music and a pint or two of Nimbus. Tickets are $7 at the door.
MUSIC FOR HORN. UA Crowder Hall. Speedway Boulevard east of Park Avenue. 621-1162. The UA school of music and dance presents Keith Johnson, horn; Neil Tatman, oboe; and Lisa Zdechlik, piano, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4, $8 and $10 and are available through the UA fine arts box office.
JAZZ SHOWCASE. Mat Bevel Institute. 530 N. Stone Ave. 621-7355. Making It Up features a musical palette that ranges from subtle trio interaction to amplified noise-jazz, with local legends and underground heroes playing hour-long sets beginning at 7 p.m. December 2. The all-night session benefits the Bevel Education Fund.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. UA Crowder Hall. Speedway Boulevard east of Park Avenue. 621-2998. The Arizona Percussion Ensembles perform their fall concert with guest soloist Holly Schurr featured in Lou Harrison's Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra. Additionally, the UA electronic percussion ensemble CrossTalk features artist-in-residence Robin Horn on drum set. Admission is free for the December 1, 7:30 p.m. performance.
RING MY BELL. Catch the Sonoran Bells Handbell Ensemble December 2 at 3 p.m. at the VA Medical Center, 3601 S. Sixth Ave., and again 6 p.m. at Border's Books and Music, 4235 N. Oracle Road. Call 797-3124 for more information.
SING WE JOY! St. Odilia's Church. 7570 N. Paseo del Norte. The Arizona Repertory Singers present a Christmas concert that includes a range of musical styles and periods including traditional Spanish carols December 3 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $5 and are available at Tohono Chul Park.
STARFIRE. UA Crowder Hall. Speedway Boulevard east of Park Avenue. 621-1162. StarFire, featuring harpist Carrol McLaughlin, performs intriguing rhythms and soaring melodic lines December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4, $8, and $10 and are available through the UA fine arts box office.
THE VALIANTS. Tucson legend Mitzi Cowell fronts this new blues trio, Wednesday, December 6. The groove starts at 9 p.m. at the Boondocks Lounge, 3306 N. First Ave. It's free!
Upcoming
BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. Sponsored by UApresents: The Boys Choir of Harlem's repertoire includes classical and modern music, popular song, spirituals, gospel and jazz in this holiday tribute. Performances are December 9 at 8 p.m. and December 10 at 4 p.m. Call 621-3341 for ticket information.
TUCSON MESSENGERS. Flowing Wells Church. 3198 N. Flowing Wells Road. 888-2202. Dusty River Ministries presents this gospel group December 9. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door and are available at the church office, area Christian bookstores and from Dusty River at 886-8726.
SAN XAVIER CONCERT. Mission San Xavier. Enjoy the Renaissance and Baroque sounds of Mexico with Camerata Tucsón December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Proceeds will be used to restore the exterior of the Mission. Tickets are $35 and are available at Hear's Music and Piney Hollow. Call 822-0026 for more information.
COALICION E DERECHOS HUMANOS. Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St. 770-1373. The Santa Cruz River Band, La Nueva Onda and Grito Serpentino perform a benefit concert December 9 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $10 and tickets are available at Antigone Books, Yoly's Music Shop and Hear's Music.
GEORGE HANSON, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. December 14 and 15, 8 p.m.
FIVE BY DESIGN, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. December 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
THOMAS STACY, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. January 4 and 5, 8 p.m.; January 7, 2 p.m.
COYOTE CONSORT. Crowder Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. January 13, 8 p.m.
JOHN DENMAN, TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585. January 12 and 13, 7:30 p.m.; January 14, 2 p.m.
CONCORD ENSEMBLE. St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 889-4310. Presented by the Arizona Early Music Society. January 14, 3 p.m.
PUCCINI'S "GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST." Music Hall. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. 293-4336. Presented by Arizona Opera. January 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m.; January 21, 2 p.m.
TUCSON SYMPHONY BRASS QUINTET AND PERCUSSION. Tucson Symphony Center. 2175 N. Sixth Ave. 882-8585. January 21, 2 p.m.
BOSTON CAMERATA. Crowder Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. January 26 and 27, 8 p.m.
GEORGE HANSON, TUCSON SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. Various locations. 882-8585. January 26 and 27, 8 p.m.; January 28, 2 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 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. 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 February 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.
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.