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. Main St. The performance will also feature The Phoenix Symphony, aerial artists, jugglers and contortionists. Tickets start at […]
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 RELEASE November 14, 2017 The Phoenix Symphony takes over McArthur Ballroom for a magical night of music, dancing, and merriment (PHOENIX) – Ring in the New Year with The Phoenix Symphony! One of the Valley’s cherished social events returns in celebration of the Symphony’s 70th Anniversary. On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017, The Anniversary […]
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 social justice and arts nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. The additional winners were Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and Colombian-American […]
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.
Music, Mountains and Memory Event Supports The Phoenix Symphony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2017 Contact: Todd Vigil 480-227-5779 [email protected] PHOENIX, AZ. – On April 20, 2017, Sheila and Michael Zuieback and Julie Pace and her husband David Selden, hosted 150 guests at the Zuieback’s home with amazing views of the Camelback Mountains. The event was held in support of The Phoenix Symphony’s community […]
Earl Maneein heard on the Dillinger Escape Plans Dissociation opens heavy metal violin concerto
April 24, 2017 Earl Maneein, a violinist featured on the Dillinger Escape Plan’s Dissociation, premiered his heavy metal violin concerto Dependent Arising this past weekend in Phoenix, AZ. The unique metal-meets-classical piece was performed by Rachel Barton Pine and the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, as conducted by Tito Muñoz. Maneein also plays violin with Seven […]
Dependent Arising
April 15, 2017 EARL MANEEIN’S HEAVY METAL VIOLIN CONCERTO TO BE PREMIERED BY RACHEL BARTON PINE AND THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY On April 21 and 22, Rachel Barton Pine and The Phoenix Symphony, conducted by Tito Muñoz, will premiere DEPENDENT ARISING, a new violin concerto by New York City based composer and violinist Earl Maneein. The […]
Town council names April 20, 2017 Phoenix Symphony Day
April 14, 2017 The Paradise Valley Town Council presented a proclamation naming April 20, 2017, Phoenix Symphony Day, at its April 13 meeting. A large percentage of the audience and patrons of the Phoenix Symphony are residents of Paradise Valley, according to a summary statement, and some have opened their homes to performances by […]
Musically Engaging Students in Science
April 1, 2017 Musically Engaging Students in Science From fractions to electrical conductivity, music offers a path to increase student engagement and improve learning in science and math. At Canton Country Day School in Canton, Ohio, Brian Bortz, preK–5 science and fifth-grade math teacher, worked with music teacher Heather Cooper to create a fractions […]
ASU Music and Memory Project Shows Success for Alzheimers
March 29, 2017 Music is loved by many and is known for its stress-reducing and soothing powers. For some it can even be a form of therapy, purposefully deployed to affect mood and behavior, and improve health outcomes. Arizona State University’s Music and Memory Project focuses on the power of music to evoke […]
Heres how to make your 2017-18 PSO subscription a new music extravaganza
The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra’s initiative to include living composers is very apparent this upcoming season. There are really easy to follow subscription packages available, one of which is to make your own package– all you have to do is choose at least four shows out of the entire season to get subscription pricing (starting at […]
The Phoenix Symphony Announces 70th Anniversary Season.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2017 Contact: Todd Vigil 480-227-5779 [email protected] The Phoenix Symphony Announces 70th Anniversary Season. The 2017/18 Season offers old favorites, new productions and the debut of the Harry Potter film series. PHOENIX,AZ – The Phoenix Symphony is excited to announce the 2017/18 Season and kick off its 70th Anniversary in the Valley […]
More than 300 Women Attend Fifth Annual Savor the Symphony to Support The Phoenix Symphony Education & Wellness Programs
PHOENIX – The Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon was a sold-out soiree. Women from across the Valley attended the signature Phoenix Symphony luncheon on January 27, 2017, that featured access to vocal group Under the Streetlamp’s rehearsal and delicious food prepared by Chef Adam Sheff of the Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa with cocktails created […]
The Phoenix Symphony and PetSmart join forces to support local veterans with launch of Tickets for Our Troops Initiative
For Immediate Release April 12, 2016 Contact: Barry Halvorson 602.452.0450 [email protected] The Phoenix Symphony and PetSmart® join forces to support local veterans with launch of Tickets for Our Troops Initiative PHOENIX— The Phoenix Symphony is proud to announce PetSmart as the presenting sponsor of the Tickets for our Troops Initiative, a new program launched earlier […]
The Phoenix Symphony Announces the 2016/17 Season
The Phoenix Symphony announces the 2016/17 Season and revolutionary new Choose Your Own subscription options
Regional Review: Jason Alexander with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
“While Jason Alexander is best known for his award-winning portrayal of George Costanza on TV’s “Seinfeld,” he actually got his start on Broadway, having now appeared in six Broadway shows. Those who only know him from “Seinfeld” might be shocked to learn that before he became famous through that TV series he won a Tony […]
The Phoenix Symphony To Receive Getty Education and Community Investment Grant
The Phoenix Symphony To Receive Getty Education and Community Investment Grant From the League of American Orchestras To Expand Its The B-Sharp Music Wellness, a W.O.N.D.E.R. Project: Alzheimer’s Expansion Initiative PHOENIX – The Phoenix Symphony is one of only twenty-two orchestras from across the United States selected by the League of American Orchestras to receive […]
“Sinatra Sings Sinatra, As I Remember It” with Frank Sinatra Jr
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2016 Contact: Todd Vigil 480.227.5779 [email protected] “Sinatra Sings Sinatra, As I Remember It” with Frank Sinatra Jr. PHOENIX— Join classically trained artist Frank Sinatra Jr. alongside The Phoenix Symphony for a one night only celebration of the music, life, and legend of Frank Sinatra Sr. Delivering personal recollections of […]
Kristin Chenoweth
Actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth makes her debut with The Phoenix Symphony to close out the 2015/16 APS Pops Series. This multi-talented star has effortlessly transitioned between stage, television and film. She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on Pushing Daisies and a Tony for her performance in You’re a Good […]
Phoenix Symphony launches ‘Tickets for Our Troops’ Initiative
For Immediate Release December, 15 2015 Contact: Todd Vigil 602.452.0450 [email protected] Phoenix Symphony launches ‘Tickets for Our Troops’ Initiative PHOENIX— The Phoenix Symphony is committed to spreading the joy of music throughout the communities it serves. In addition to performing concerts in homeless shelters and hospitals and teaching music classes in underserved schools, the Symphony […]
