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Music Alive! Events

Music Alive! is an exciting series featuring engaging, entertaining and informative events to enrich your Arizona Musicfest experience.

Over 1,000 community members attend our unique music-making classes, lectures, recitals and more each season!

Preview our upcoming events below:

 


Piano Fusion Group Piano Chamber Music

Music Alive! Events

Tuesdays at 1:30pm

Led By: Diana Cobb

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The Solution to "Lonely Pianist Syndrome!"

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HealthRhythms Group Drumming Sessions

Music Alive! Events

Monthly on Thursdays

Led By: Frank Thompson

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Free drum circles lead by Frank Thompson

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West African Drumming Group Drumming Lessons

Music Alive! Events

Monthly on Wednesdays

Led By: Frank Thompson

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Join our introduction to West-African Handdrumming!

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Music Alive Informances Legends of Latin Jazz Celebrating Latin Jazz Percussion

Music Alive! Events

January 12 - March 30

Led By: Dom Moio

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Join Dom Moio for an exploration of the styles, techniques, and tales of the Latin Jazz scene!

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Senior Strummers Beginner Winter

Music Alive! Events

January 23 - March 13, 2023

Led By: Kehau Leitz

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Review the basics and learn new uke techniques!

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Senior Strummers Intermediate Winter Session

Music Alive! Events

January 23 - March 13, 2023

Led By: Kehau Leitz

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Extend your ukulele practice by jamming with Teaching Artist Kehau Leitz and fellow ukulele enthusiasts!

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Lectures on Music Pre-Concert Talks

Lectures on Music

One Hour Before Festival Orchestra Concerts

Led By: Ben Baer

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Join us an hour before downbeat for a forty-minute discussion of the program!

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Coffee & Classics Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

February 7 & 14

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our classical music listening group!

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Music Alive Informances Masters of Musical Theatre Rodgers & Hammerstein

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:00 am

Led By: Brian DeMaris

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Review the classic tunes of this iconic duo!

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Lectures on Music Musicfest U: John Williams John Williams

Music Alive! Events

February 10 - March 3

Led By: Dr. Christopher Norby

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Join us as we explore the art of film music through John Williams' iconic film scores!

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Music & Muffins Same Piece: Strumming Strings Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

February 22, 2023

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Our bi-monthly music-listening book club!

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Coffee & Classics Mahler’s Fourth Symphony Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

February 21, 28, & March 7

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our classical music listening group!

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Music Alive Informances Masters of Musical Theatre Stephen Sondheim

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, March 2, 2023 10:00 am

Led By: Brian DeMaris

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Relive the classic tunes of one of the Stage's great Masters!

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Music & Muffins Glee Clubs Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

March 8, 2023

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our bi-monthly music-listening book club!

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Coffee & Classics Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

March 14 & 21

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Our classical music listening group!

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Music Alive Informances Romantics Reimagined with Union32

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:00 am

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Union32 reimagines classic works by Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, and more!

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Music & Muffins Afro-Cuban Jazz Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

March 22, 2023

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our bi-monthly music-listening book club!

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Senior Strummers Beginner Spring

Music Alive! Events

April 3 - May 22, 2023

Led By: Kehau Leitz

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Further your playing with new songs and techniques!

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Senior Strummers Intermediate Spring Session

Music Alive! Events

April 3 - May 22, 2023

Led By: Kehau Leitz

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Extend your ukulele practice by jamming with Teaching Artist Kehau Leitz and fellow ukulele enthusiasts!

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Music Alive Informances Masters of Musical Theatre Lloyd Webber and the Mega-Musicals

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:00 am

Led By: Brian DeMaris

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Relive the classic tunes of one of the Stage's great Masters!

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Music & Muffins Aretha’s Songs Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

April 12, 2023

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our bi-monthly music-listening book club!

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Music Alive Informances Folk Music Reimagined with Union32

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:00 am

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Reimagine favorite pieces of Americana with Union32!

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Music & Muffins Doobies’ Top-100s Discussion Group

Music Alive! Events

April 26, 2023

Led By: Ben Baer

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Our bi-monthly music-listening book club!

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Music Alive Informances Henry Mancini Henry Mancini

Music Alive! Events

Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:00 am

Led By: Nicole Pesce

Fully Booked

Relive the standards of one of America's greatest film composers!

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