classical music

Schwandt and Fincher give sanctuary to the moderns

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church launched its spring “Shout for Joy” concert series on Sunday, March 9, with a viola recital of 20th- and 21st-century works by Flagstaff Symphony principal viola Jacquelyn Schwandt, accompanied by her Northern Arizona University colleague...

Sedona Symphony opens season with surprises

The Sedona Symphony launched its 20th season at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 20, with several surprises for the audience, including performer substitutions and a guitar concerto. Owing to last-minute illness, both Artistic Director Janna Hymes...

Christel Veraart chases the shape of sound around the world

With all the talk one hears around Sedona about the power of the scenery, it is appropriate that Sedona composer-in-residence Christel Veraart finds that her music is informed primarily by the landscapes that surround her. Born in the Netherlands, Veraart...

Sedona Symphony shows musical growth in opening concert

The Sedona Symphony opened its 19th season at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15, under the baton of newly-appointed artistic director Janna Hymes, with a guest appearance by pianist Sean Chen. “What a great way to start...

Sedona Brass Quintet sounds off with Saith

“There’s not enough brass in Sedona, so we’re going to try to tune it up,” lead trumpeter Dave Len Scott told the audience at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on the afternoon of Sunday, July 23, early in the Sedona...

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Yavapai County voters will decide 61 different seats on local school boards on the Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election. The...

Sedona Red Rock High School students break personal bests at Mingus track meet

During the track and field meet at Mingus Union High School on Friday, April 17, Sedona Red Rock High...
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