July 2009
Program Notes
Independence Day Fest -- The El Paso Youth Symphony, directed by Maestro Phillip Gabriel Garcia, and Vista Hills Rotary Club host a festival and performance noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood, featuring a “beach party” at the pool, barbecue buffet and jumping balloon. El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra and Flashback will perform their “Sgt. Pepper’s Beatles” Show in the evening. Fireworks accompanied by patriotic songs by the orchestra are at 9 p.m. Tickets: $20 ($10 age 12 and younger) in advance; $15 ($12 age 12 and younger) at the door. Information: 820-2952, 592- 3535, ext. 10 or epyso.com.
EPSO July 4th Celebration -- The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides, will perform patriotic music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater. A fireworks show follows the concert. Presented by the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department of the City of El Paso. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or 532-7273.
‘20th Century Chamber Music, Volume 2’ -- Rusty Soul presents the contemporary chamber music performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, performing works by Franckenpohl, P.D.Q. Bach, Robinson, Fillmore, Ewald and more. Performers include the Madera Winds Duo, Bruce Baum and the Silver and Gold Quintet, Stephanie Robinson and Nick Bennett. Admission: $10 ($8 students and seniors 65 and older). Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Zuill Bailey -- The world-renowned cellist performs a benefit concert for Chamber Music Festival, Inc. at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Ruidoso Schools’ Performing Arts Hall, 125 Warrior Drive, in Ruidoso, N.M. Bailey, artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica, will present three of Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cellist. A reception follows the performance. Hosted by the Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival Committee, in celebration of the Ruidoso Arts Festival. Tickets: $30 ($15 students age 8-18). Information: (575) 973-0880, 1-866-375-7370 or ruidoso.net/chambermusic.
Youth Choir Summer Concert -- The El Paso Youth Choir will present its 2009 summer concert and barbecue fundraiser “Broadway Southwest” 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Montana. Conducted by Dr. Cynthia Jay with accompanist Grammy Award winner Ruben Gutierrez. Reception immediately follows concert. Admission is free. Information: 532-6880.
Youth choir 2009 auditions -- El Paso Youth Choir is booking summer auditions throughout July and August for “passionate” youth voices (ages 8-18). for the choir’s 2009-2010 season that runs September through May. Seasonal free concerts and receptions are given as a gift to the border area community. Information/audition appointments: 422-8793 or 532-6880.
Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival 2009 -- The 5th annual event is Aug. 8, at The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts on Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). This year’s featured performance will be the 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition Gold Medalist at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Tickets: $39 ($25 for ages 18 and younger). Information: 1-866-375-7370, or ruidoso.net/chambermusic.
Tickets available for order via the Spencer Theater, 1-888-818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
A “Fabulous Festival Fling” fund-raising gala is 6 to 7:30 p.m. before the concert in the theater’s Crystal Lobby, featuring hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets: $25.
Other events:
A free concert talk is noon Friday, Aug. 7, at the Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City.
A Chamber Music for Children program is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, with violist Willy Sucre & Friends. Tickets: $10 ($5 ages 4-18).
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