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Wednesday March 14, 2018
New Report: Arts and Culture Contribute $9 Billion to Arizona’s Economy
According to new data released on March 6, 2018, by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Arizona’s arts and culture industries contribute $9 Billion to the state’s economy, employing 90,000 Arizonans who earned a combined $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2015, contributing more to the State’s economy than mining, agriculture, and forestry combined.Read More
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Monday February 26, 2018
Phoenix Conservatory of Music Student, Lourde Childs, Performing with The Phoenix Symphony
Phoenix Conservatory of Music's College Prep Program Student, Lourde Childs, is performing with the Phoenix Symphony in the upcoming 60th year celebration of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story March 02-04, 2018.Read More
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Friday February 23, 2018
Parties of Note continues to wow in 2018 with Broadway at the Biltmore
More than 60 guests arrived to the beautifully remodeled Taliverde home of Mac and Russ Perlich within the Arizona Biltmore Estates on February 22, for The Phoenix Symphony's first Parties of Note in 2018. Read More
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Tuesday January 23, 2018
Savor the Symphony is a Sellout Success for the Sixth Straight Year
The Phoenix Symphony’s signature Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon brought food and music together for a good cause on January 19, 2018 at Symphony Hall. During the w...Read More
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Tuesday January 23, 2018
Dementia patients serenaded by Phoenix Symphony made possible through donations
Taking a cue from the movie Alive Inside, volunteers were inspired and decided to donate money so musicians from the Phoenix Symphony could provide mini-concerts for dementia patients at Gardiner Home...Read More
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Monday January 08, 2018
The Phoenix Symphony Gala Returns, Celebrates 70 Years
After a 10-year hiatus, The Phoenix Symphony’s gala returned, just in time for its 70-year anniversary. The event welcomed more than 200 guests for an evening of activities and music on Dece...Read More
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Sunday January 07, 2018
Season for Sharing: Non-profits cultivate arts appreciation through music education
Through a new, innovative program at the Phoenix Symphony, music is now helping young students better understand subjects such as science and math. The association received a $5,000 Season for Sharing...Read More
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Thursday January 04, 2018
The Town is Abuzz with the Return of The Phoenix Symphony's New Year's Eve Gala
PHOENIX – In spectacular fashion, The Phoenix Symphony brought back the best event of the season after a ten-year hiatus with their 70th Anniversary Gala. More than 200 guests enjoyed a...Read More
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Wednesday December 20, 2017
Troupe Vertigo puts new spin on Nutcracker
When Aloysia Gavre arrived for “A Cirque Nutcracker” rehearsals with her California-based Troupe Vertigo, she was overwhelmed with excitement. Now that it has made its world premiere at t...Read More
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Monday December 18, 2017
18 things to do around Phoenix during Christmas break
"A Cirque Nutcracker" Ballet Arizona’s stellar “Nutcracker” is a highlight of every season, but if you’re looking for a new twist on a holiday favorite, the Phoenix Symphony i...Read More
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Friday December 15, 2017
A Cirque Nutcracker gets world premiere at Mesa Arts Center
Every tradition needs an update now and then. Even “The Nutcracker,” every dance fan’s first ballet. First performed in 1892, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece follows young Clara (or...Read More
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Wednesday December 13, 2017
Taking the Nutcracker to New Heights
The Phoenix Symphony and Troupe Vertigo bring the world premier of A Cirque Nutcracker to the Mesa Arts CenterRead More
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Thursday December 07, 2017
Festivals Showcase Phoenix Metro's Arty Side
It seems the Cirque du Soleil can even take revered holiday classic and it make it their own: A Cirque Nutcracker, presented by Troupe Vertigo, will run through Dec. 24 at The Mesa Arts Center, One E....Read More
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Tuesday December 05, 2017
A Cirque Nutcracker Debuts in Mesa This Holiday Season
This December The Phoenix Symphony and Troupe Vertigo will bring the world premier of A Cirque Nutcracker to Mesa Arts Center. “This is an entirely new way to experience thi...Read More
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Tuesday November 14, 2017
Come celebrate New Year's Eve and 70 years of music with The Phoenix Symphony The Anniversary Gala: 70 Never Sounded So Good
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 14, 2017 Come celebrate New Year’s Eve and 70 years of music with The Phoenix Symphony The Anniversary Gala: 70 Never Sounded So Good The Phoen...Read More
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Tuesday November 14, 2017
The Phoenix Symphony Parties of Note Combines Great Music, Spectacular Homes and Gourmet Food
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Thursday November 09, 2017
Parties of Note kicks off in a dazzling fashion with Tiffany & Co.
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Thursday September 14, 2017
Principal Clarinet Alex Laing wins 2018 Sphinx Medal of Excellence and $50,000 career grant
PHOENIX—Principal Clarinet of The Phoenix Symphony Alex Laing has been announced as one of the 2018 recipients of the Sphinx Medals of Excellence by the Sphinx Organization, the national soc...Read More
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Thursday September 07, 2017
The Phoenix Symphony Names Seasoned Fundraising Pros as Chief Development Officer and Vice President of Development
PHOENIX-The Phoenix Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Fredman as its new Chief Development Officer and Tammy Rocker as its new Vice President of Development. "I am thrilled that Ron and Tammy will be joining our family at The Phoenix Symphony", says Jim Ward, President and CEO of the Symphony. "Their fundraising experience will help to fuel our overall mission of feeding the soul of this community with quality music, bolstering the cultural economy for continued growth and helping to educate the next generation of a creative workforce." Ron Fredman joins the Symphony as the previous CDO at the Kansas City Ballet. He has enjoyed many years of success, including record-breaking seasons as chief fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony and Houston Symphony. His background includes more than a decade as a national fundraising consultant, chiefly with Hartsook Companies, where he rose to Executive Vice President. He has guided cultural organizations, social services, youth groups, schools, religious institutions, healthcare, associations, and foundations, and is well known for beyond-the-horizon thinking, deceptively tough questions, nurtured expectations and enthusiastic partnerships. An Arizona native, Tammy Rocker joins as the previous CDO for Circle the City, a nonprofit providing for the healthcare needs of those experiencing homelessness. She has over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive with a long record of success in fund development. Her passion for improving community health led her to a position with the American Heart Association, where she held numerous leadership roles over 12 years. In her tenure with AHA/ASA, Tammy demonstrated excellence in delivering measurable mission results, generating significant revenue, cultivating and engaging volunteers, stewarding major donors, developing innovative programs and initiatives, and recruiting and retaining top talent. She and her team have won an array of National and Affiliate awards. Read More
