Message In The Melody
The music of BARANS creates cinematic instrumental rock as “songs for your human experience.”
Rediscovering Rhapsody
Fondly recalling joyful memories of music-making during their youth, Cave Creek residents Greg and Olga Barker recently uncovered opportunities at Desert Hills Community School of Music to not only share that joy with their four young daughters but also rekindle it in their own lives.
Holiday Harmony & Heritage
This season, Phoenix Chorale celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Arizona while embracing the spirit of the holidays through a new 20-track Christmas recording featuring a diverse blend of musical traditions and timeless classics.
Worldwide Winter Wonderland
North Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert of music representing holidays from around the world — including globally known Christmas carols and musical celebrations of Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve and the Lunar New Year.
String Fling
On display through Sept. 15, 2024, the Musical Instrument Museum’s latest special exhibition, “Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins and Banjos,” showcases more than 90 historic acoustic stringed instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues and bluegrass music.
Delighting For A Decade
Pianist Avery Gagliano will take the stage Nov. 18 at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, kicking off the Living Music Performance Series’ 10th anniversary season of concerts.
Idol Nostalgia
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 83-year-old pop culture icon Frankie Avalon will deliver a memory-inducing — and memory-making — concert as a kick-off performance of Arizona Musicfest’s 2023–24 concert season.
The Man Behind the Music
At the Musical Instrument Museum, conservator Rodrigo Correa-Salas protects and preserves some of the world’s rarest instruments.
Storied Strings
In downtown Phoenix, the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery provides an education in building and repairing guitars.
Tickling the Ivories
Each of Ravenscroft Pianos’ luxurious instruments is handcrafted by Michael Spreeman and his son, Andrew, in their state-of-the-art headquarters in North Scottsdale.