“Día de los Muertos,” or “Day of the Dead,” is a two-day holiday celebrated on November 1 & 2 in Mexico in which families remember departed loved ones and create offerings to honor them. This one-hour program features Saint-Saëns’ haunting Danse Macabre and well-loved orchestral suite from the film Coco™.
Ballet Etudes dancers and Rosie’s House Mariachi Group will be participating on stage in this concert designed for the whole family.
This series is appropriate for families and kids ages 5 – 17.
Concert Repertoire Includes
Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre, Op. 40
Giacchino: Coco™ Orchestral Suite
Traditional arr. Lopez-Yañez: La Llorona
Agudelo: El Sombreron
Performance by Rosie’s House Mariachi Group
Various arr. Lopez-Yañez: Popurri de Huapangos
Moncayo arr. García: Huapango
Marquez: Danzon No. 2
Pre-Concert Activities Beginning at 1 PM
Phoenix Symphony musician spotlight:
Brian Strawley, a Phoenix Symphony trumpet player will demonstrate and educate families about brass instruments.
Mesa Youth Creative Agency:
Participate in our progressive Community Art Project.
mycreativeagency.org
Ballet Etudes:
Meet representatives from Ballet Etudes and learn about their programs.
balletetudes.net
Rosie’s House Mariachi Group:
Musicians will perform in the lobby before the concert.
rosieshouse.org/about
Meet and Greet Opportunity
Don’t miss Alex Amsel and Brian Strawley in the lobby after the concert! Be sure to say hi and get their autographs for lasting memories.