ProMusica Arizona’s musicians, under the direction of Patti Graetz, will present “An Arizona Holiday” in early December to begin the holiday season.
The concert will feature traditional festive holiday fare as well as works by Arizona composers, most with a connection to ProMusica Arizona. Included are arrangements of well-known Christmas carols by ProMusica’s own Aaron Smith (tenor section leader), Frank Darmiento (trombone), and Dana Graybeal (retired music teacher at Thunderbird High School and Phoenix College).
Also included is holiday music celebrated by a number of cultures in “Winter Celebrations,” by Arizona composer Craig Bohmler of “Riders of the Purple Sage” fame and ProMusica Arizona friend.
“An Arizona Holiday” is sponsored by Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry in Anthem.
Dates and venues include 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at Barry Goldwater High School Performing Arts Center, 2820 W. Rose Garden Lane, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors (age 65 and older) and military, $12 for students (age 16-22) and children age 15 and younger enter free with paid adult.
Free student rush tickets are available 15 minutes before each performance based on seating availability. Groups of 10 or more for a concert will receive a 10 percent discount.
Visit pmaz.org or call 623-326-5172.