Photo: Women’s Orchestra of Arizona
Even though it’s nowhere near St. Patty’s Day, you can still experience the luck of the Irish at an exhilarating and whimsical concert. Professional musicians are always enjoyable to hear and watch. Irish music selections burst out at the audience and are totally entertaining.
What better musicians to experience it with than The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona, lead by Cindy H. Petty, Associate Conductor.
On the agenda is an inspiring program of orchestral music, possibly new to the audience’s ears. It begins with Ina Boyle’s Symphony No. 1 ‘Glencree,’ a lush and evocative piece inspired by the Hills of County Wicklow, Ireland.
The program continues with Irish composer Joan Trimble’s charming Suite for Strings, showcasing her distinct melodic voice.
The highlight of the program will be the American premiere of John Glenesk Mortimer’s St. Andrew Concerto, a dynamic and captivating new work that promises to enthrall audiences.
When and Where?
The Green Muse – Celtic in Concert is on Sunday, September 29, 2024, beginning at 3 p.m. and going until 4 p.m.
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, is the venue.
FREE, but reserve Tickets
To reserve free tickets for the concert on September 29, click here.
To purchase tickets for the up-front VIP seating at the concert for $11.83, which includes sales tax, click here.
There’s plenty of parking at the United Methodist Church and it’s also free.
The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona (WOA)
From the website, WOA, the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona, was founded in 2016 to provide musical opportunities to empower women musicians and to benefit the greater community. As the second all-women’s orchestra in the US (after Cleveland’s Women’s Orchestra), their goal is to bring hope and opportunity to all aspiring female musicians in the community.
The orchestra welcomes members from all walks of life who are looking to play in a musically stimulating yet supportive environment. The orchestra is made up of high school students, retired musicians, teachers, healthcare practitioners, and players from as young as 15 to the age of 70.
