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Browse
these pages and discover some of the many organizations presenting
a diversity of musical styles throughout Mendocino County. From
classical to jazz, operatic to rock, a world of different expressions
can be found in : "coastal hamlets and inland communities.
"Music
is a universal language. Where speech fails then music begins.
It is the natural medium for the expression of our emotions
– the art that expresses in tones our feelings which
are too strong and deep to be expressed in words." …Charles W. Landon ("The Study of Music in Schools;
1886")
Deep Valley Chamber Music Series
Bringing top-flight classical music performers to the Valley, and at the same time presenting local chamber ensembles that specialize in classical styles.
The members of Deep Valley Chamber Music Society of Ukiah, California are pleased to announce our inaugural 2008-09 Season, presenting three concerts this year on our main program. This season will include four and five part renaissance choral music, a brass quintet, and a string quartet. Details about each performance can be seen at www.ninetrees.com/dvcms/index.html
For additional information, contact David Smith (707) 462-0990
or David Rounds (707) 462-7946. e-mail: sdrounds@saber.net
Fort
Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series
13110 Pomo Ln.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-1018
Fort Bragg Center for the Arts has been presenting a series of top rated classical concerts in Mendocino an Fort Bragg for 20 years. The series is varied and may include solo piano recitals, cello-piano duos, piano trios and string quartets, etc. The artists selected are drawn from international and national rosters, many from the Bay Area and also includes many of our local professional musicians.
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Gloriana
Opera Co."FUN THROUGH EXCELLENCE"
Musical Theatre since 1976
P.O. Box 273
Ft. Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-SHOW (7469)
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The mission of the Mendocino Arts Showcase is to develop and maintain the scenic and historic Mendocino Coast of Northern California as a national arts destination. Members feature outstanding visual, artistic, dramatic and musical events during every season of the year.
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Mendocino Music Festival
P.O. Box 1808
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-2044
www.mendocinomusic.com
Mendocino's
premiere classical musical event of the summer,
the Mendocino Music Festival presents music of the
highest quality, performed by accomplished musicians
drawn from a wide geographical area. Presentations
focus on classical music but include jazz, blues,
ethnic and children's performances. Concerts take
place in the Festival tent, located next to the
Ford House Museum on Main Street in Mendocino and
overlooking the headlands. For ticket information
visit our website www.mendocinomusic.com or our
office above Out Of This World at Main and Kasten
in Mendocino. For information call (707) 937-2044,
for tickets call (707) 937-4041.
Opera
Fresca
P.O. Box 411
Mendocino, CA 95460
info@operafresca.com
1-888-82-OPERA
From its inception in 1996, Opera Fresca has demonstrated a strong, unparalled commitment to fulfilling their mission to make opera accessible to a wide audience at a high level of artistry and performance. Much of the success of Opera Fresca’s distinctive and unique style is the remarkable result of wonderful voices, chamber orchestra, world-class musical and artistic direction, and the generosity and support of the creative, caring coastal community. Opera Fresca has expanded their Opera Access Educational Outreach Program to include live performance presentations in Mendocino County Schools, and offers Opera Access tickets to Sonoma County Schools. Their new Emerging Artists Program presents opera workshops featuring national opera educators.
SPACE
(Near & Arnold's School of Performing
Arts & Cultural Education)
145 E. Church St., Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-9370
Email: space@pacific.net
Founded
in 1995 by Co-Directors Paulette Arnold and Laurel
Near, SPACE's mission is to empower our youth to
discover and trust in their innate ability to be
creative, responsible and compassionate individuals
through effective training in dance, theater, music
and cultural education. Featuring a diverse and
innovative environment ideal for learning the performing
arts, SPACE offers after-school and summer classes
for children ages 2 1/2 through adult.
Symphony of the Redwoods
P.O. Box 278
Ft. Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-0898
Formed in 1983, the Symphony of the Redwoods is inspired and guided by the effervescent Allan Pollack, director of the Mendocino Music Festival. More than fifty musicians blend into a powerful ensemble, presenting a year round concert schedule. The Symphony is also home to the Opus Chamber Music Concert Series which provides local and visiting musicians opportunities for small-group performances and a youth program.
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Ukiah
Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 892
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-0236
The
Ukiah Symphony Association sponsors a community-based
symphony orchestra with its home at Mendocino College.
The Symphony rehearses weekly on campus and
provides four subscription concerts and special
events each year. The subscription series are usually
held at Mendocino College Center Theatre, Center
for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1000 Hensley
Creek Road, Ukiah, CA.
If you are interested in joining the symphony orchestra
or any support groups or Board of Directors, please
call our hot line at (707) 462-0236.
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