The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra was founded in 2023 to provide highly skilled musicians the opportunity to perform high-caliber live concert events that uplift, inspire, and culturally enrich its members and the community.  

The nonprofit organization was founded on the values of musical excellence, kindness, and respect. Its musicians live in the community and come from all walks of life—professionally trained musicians, business owners, military officers, teachers, doctors, engineers, homemakers, and even pilots—yet they all share the same love of music that has brought us all here today.

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Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra 

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way, who trained under the legendary George Balanchine, ODC (Oberlin Dance Collective—named after Oberlin College in Ohio) loaded up a yellow school bus and relocated to San Francisco in 1976. Her goal was to ground the company in a dynamic, pluralistic urban setting. ODC was one of the first American companies to return, after a decade of pedestrian exploration, to virtuosic technique in contemporary dance and to commit major resources to interdisciplinary collaboration and musical commissions for the repertory. 

ODC/Dance 

“Deep River soars along a highway to the heavens, taking us on a journey from chaos and despair to revelation and deliverance.” — See Chicago Dance 

Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s genius in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy®-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.  

Alonzo King LINES Ballet 

EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO is a multimedia concert celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra. EVIL WOMAN’s flawless musicianship and vocals are spellbinding—a fusion of Beatlesque pop and classical arrangements where cellos coexist with guitars and classically tinged rock intersects with pop. “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Evil Woman” are among the instantly recognizable, chart-topping songs that pay tribute to ELO and fill the show with one hit after another, performed by twelve-person band that includes a string section. 

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience  

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Known as one of the most influential forces of the 20th century, Martha Graham presented her first performance with a supporting group of dancers on April 18, 1926. Since that date, considered to be the launch of the Martha Graham Dance Company, Graham’s groundbreaking and uniquely American style of dance has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. To celebrate its centennial, the company is organizing GRAHAM100, an extensive series of programs and events from 2023 through 2026 that explore the diversity and depth of Graham’s extraordinary artistic legacy. 

Martha Graham Dance Company

A dynamic and charismatic performer, multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation. His wide-ranging talents have invigorated the contemporary arts world with Downbeat observing his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” Possessing fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. 

Emmet Cohen Trio

Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance, or is adapting to constant change the only way forward? 

Circa | Humans 2.0

**Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest: A Symphony of Keyboards**

Join us for an extraordinary musical journey with the Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest, a unique ensemble that brings together piano enthusiasts of all levels in the Arizona Musicfest Community Room. This group piano chamber music event is a celebration of collaboration, learning, and performance, set against the backdrop of Arizona's vibrant music scene.

**Event Details:**

- **When:** Tuesdays at 1:30 PM
- **Where:** Community Room at Arizona Musicfest, 7950 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- **Tuition:** $10/session
- **Class Size:** Limited to 12 participants

**About the Event:**

Piano Fusion offers an inviting atmosphere for musicians to gather, learn, and perform together. Whether you're a seasoned pianist or someone looking to reconnect with your musical roots, this group provides a supportive environment to explore the joy of piano music. Participants are encouraged to bring their own keyboards, as the event aims to build a collection of electric pianos for class use. Don't miss the chance to donate your old 88-key keyboard to support this vibrant program.

**Led by Diana Cobb:**

Under the guidance of Diana Cobb, a Piano Performance graduate from the Eastman School of Music, participants will delve into a wide range of musical pieces, from classical to contemporary. Diana's rich background, including studies with legendary figures like Earl Wild and Chuck Mangione, ensures a rich and diverse musical experience. Her dedication to teaching and passion for music shines through in every session, making Piano Fusion a truly inspiring gathering for all involved.

**Experience the Magic:**

Hear firsthand from participants like Suzy M., Debbie J., Kevin J., and Shoko W., who share their transformative experiences with Piano Fusion. From the camaraderie of group rehearsals to the thrill of performances, members find joy, growth, and a deepened love for piano music through this program.

**Join Us:**

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates the power of piano music. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, meet fellow music lovers, or simply enjoy the beauty of collaborative performance, Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest welcomes you.

For more information, registration details, and to become a part of this musical adventure, visit the Piano Fusion page on the Arizona Musicfest website. Let's make music together!

Piano Fusion

Arizona Musicfest

Valentine's Day Concert

La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

The Great Scheherazade

Beethoven’s Lyrical Odyssey

East Meets West A Love Story

Powerful Women

Connected Through Music

Listen to the dance! The lively, rhythmic music of Bach, Chopin, and Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Manuel de Falla just might have you tapping your toes during this Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel presentation. Keyboard Conversations are brilliantly polished concerts with commentary that combine captivating comments with dynamic performances of piano masterpieces. Each concert concludes with a lively question-and-answer session. New listeners discover an informal, entertaining, and instantly accessible introduction to the vast repertoire of the piano and to classical music, in general. Seasoned music lovers discover an enriched, more focused listening experience.

Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Dances for the Ears!

Explore the soulful and sublime of Schubert with enchanting waltzes, dreamy impromptus, and the dashing Sonata op. 120 in this Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel presentation. Keyboard Conversations are brilliantly polished concerts with commentary that combine captivating comments with dynamic performances of piano masterpieces. Each concert concludes with a lively question-and-answer session. New listeners discover an informal, entertaining, and instantly accessible introduction to the vast repertoire of the piano and to classical music, in general. Seasoned music lovers discover an enriched, more focused listening experience.

Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Franz Schubert— The Soulful and The Sublime

Merriment in musical tones! Jeffrey Siegel helps listeners find the humor in Chopin, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Aaron Copland. Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel are brilliantly polished concerts with commentary that combine captivating comments with dynamic performances of piano masterpieces. Each concert concludes with a lively question-and-answer session. New listeners discover an informal, entertaining, and instantly accessible introduction to the vast repertoire of the piano and to classical music, in general. Seasoned music lovers discover an enriched, more focused listening experience.

Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Humor in Music

A masterpiece of choral music, Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna is the centerpiece of a concert featuring The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus. This one-night-only performance assembles gorgeous choral music from numerous composers including Samuel Barber, Ola Gjeilo and Mack Wilberg who all used the inspiration of Light in setting timeless and wondrous words to music.

Lux Aeterna Chorus Concert

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

Relive the greatest decade of rock and roll – the 60’s!  The counterculture movement of the 1960’s became synonymous with the most iconic music of all time.  This powerhouse concert event includes the songs and stories of many of the artists of the era including Beach Boys, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Jim Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, The Doors, James Brown and many more.  The “Woodstock Era” defined a generation of music, in a world that was rapidly changing.  Under the direction of Producer, Neil Berg, get ready for two hours of peace, love and rock ‘n roll!

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