Christmas Concerts and musician's training

CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENTS
WED, DEC 16TH & FRI, DEC 18TH GOLDSTEIN / HEYBORNE CHRISTMAS SHOW- Mesa Arts Center
FRi. DEC 18TH – RESONATE DANCE WINTER SHOW - Poston Jr. High School- Mesa
MON-FRI JUNE 11-14- TIME TO BLOSSOM YOUNG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE- Mesa Hilton Hotel

AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 & 19TH – MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR AND AUDITIONS- Randy Kartchner

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
CDS AVAILABLE- “Most Wonderful Time” – The Kartchner Sisters
CD RELEASE – “Still” by Jordan Bluth
BENEFIT CD RELEASE – “A Simple Gift of Love” by Tricia Swanson
CHILDREN’S JOURNAL – “Notable Journals” by Kameron Bybee
CD RELEASE- “Daughters of Heaven” by Jeanni Gould
CD RELEASE- “Deep Peace” by Three2U- Joe Tenney, Richard Talbot & Jon Buehner
CD RELEASE- “You Are Loved” by Debbie West Coon
HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT CD- Hymntracks by Randy Kartchner
CD RELEASE- “You’re Worth It All” by Michele Baer
ONGOING- FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS- Jester’Z Improv Theatre- Clean, Fun, Comedy – Scottsdale
ONGOING- Organ Courses and books online for church organists

FALL MUSIC AND ARTS EVENTS IN THE VALLEY-detailed below

CONCERTS/SHOWS/EVENTS

M ARVIN GOLDSTEIN / KIRBY HEYBORNE CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW "You're All I Want For Christmas" variety show starring Marvin Goldstein (world renowned pianist & entertainer), Kirby Heyborne (actor & songwriter) and featuring Sarah Morgann (classical vocalist). A family-friendly experience filled with music, sketches, improv, and audience interaction. 7: 00 p.m. on December 16 & 18 at the Mesa Arts Center (www.mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500). Tickets are $25 and $35.

DANCE CONCERT If you want to watch a terrific song and dance performance that involves clean dancing, tasteful music and modest costumes, please come and support our dancers of all ages (2-29)! Bring the whole family. Resonate Dance presents: Dancing Through the Holidays Winter Show 2009 Dec 18th at 6pm Poston Jr High School Auditorium, 2433 E Adobe St Mesa, AZ 85213,


YOUNG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Time to Blossom Young Womens Conference for LDS girls ages 11-16. Early Registration is now available. This will be an incredible, life-changing experience for the girls who attend. We have excellent speakers lined-up like John Bytheway, America's Junior Miss Lindsey Brinton and AZ Jr. Miss Alexis Flake. Local speakers, Heather Sandstrom, Michele Baer and Sherrie Natrass will also be featured. The conference will be held at the newly remodeled Hilton Hotel in Mesa and will cost less than EFY. We think registering for this conference would be a perfect Christmas gift for mothers looking to give their daughters a gift that will last a lifetime. For more info go to: timetoblossom.com or to view flier go to: http://www.timetoblossom.com/pages/Flier.htm Early Registrations (half or whole payt) before Dec 15th will receive a beautiful gift.

AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

MUSIC AND MUSIC BUSINESS SEMINAR with renowned artists Marvin Goldstein and Randy Kartchner. For vocalists and anyone interested in the music industry. A great chance to learn about the music industry in a values-based setting, showcase your talent (and a chance to be selected for the evening concert), receive personalized coaching and suggestions from Marvin and Randy, and connect with other aspiring artists. December 18 & 19 (individual auditions with Marvin and Randy with personalized feedback on the 18th and full day seminar and concert on the 19th) Downtown Mesa Marriott - 200 N. Centennial Way Register at www.theadelaidemusicgroup.com or by calling 480-766-0381. Tuition is $160 before November 30 and $200 after

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

CD AVAILABLE –RaShel Kartchner Ferrin, with her sister, ShiRey Kartchner Carroll,
are now selling their Christmas CD:"Most Wonderful Time" and their inspirational CD, "Because He Loves Me" on Heartrise Productions: They are available at www.heartrisemusic.com . This is a new site for their sales and they are happy to have Heartrise as their new distributor. Please check it out!

CD RELEASE Welcome in the Christmas season this year with a new collection of timeless carols and Christmas classics sung by Jordan Bluth! "Still" features Bluth's soaring tenor voice with powerful new orchestrations by Rob Gardner along with several arrangements by Michael McLean from his Christmas musical, "The Forgotten Carols". Cd's are available for purchase at Deseret Book stores, or online at www.jordanbluth.com . Become a fan and follow Jordan's performing schedule on facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=159917530479.

BENEFIT CD RELEASE a new benefit CD is just out - by Trisha Swanson, named "A Simple Gift of Love". This CD is for Kristi Sherwood Crum, Mesa, who suffered the loss of her first husband to lung cancer. Now, she is suffering with the very same disease. Donations and purchases can be made at http://www.triciasings.com/.

NEW INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S JOURNAL- Looking for a unique gift for your children this Christmas? Valley-based Notable Journals has a new interactive journal for LDS children that will make journaling fun and increase their creative writing skills. http://www.notablejournals.com Some of the features are that it helps children develop the habit of journaling at a young age and is great for gifts! Only $15.95, it is 120 pages and full-color with both boys’ and girls’ editions which are appropriate for ages 4-11.

CD RELEASE All are invited to come celebrate Jeanni Gould's new CD of inspiring music "Daughters of Heaven." Refresh your spirit with sweet music. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments too! 480-759-0449 Hear music samples at www.jeannigould.com.
"Daughters of Heaven" will be in Deseret Book and other LDS bookstores soon.


CD RELEASE After an amazing 13 yrs, The well known local trio Three2U has finally released their second CD, Deep Peace! Featuring Joe Tenney, Richard Talbot and Jon Buehner, this new project includes arrangements by Sam Cardon, Richard Talbot , Randy Kartchner, Michael Dowdle and Greg Hansen. From smooth country tunes to patriotic to inspirational, you will love each track. Get it with FREE SHIPPING NOW at www.Three2U.com

CD RELEASE - On her second CD release,”You Are Loved”, Debbie Coon has partnered with talented arrangers Richard Talbot and Sam Cardon to produce a wonderful and inspirational album. Singers Justin Williams , George Dyer, Freddie Ashby and Richard Talbot are also featured on some duets. To hear tracks, go to www.positivemusicanddownloads.com and click on Debbie West Coon.

HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT CD- A Brand New CD is now available that makes it easy to perform hymns with a beautiful accompaniment CD. This is long overdue and you will just love it. Incredibly talented arranger, Randy Kartchner, Greater Than Us All, My Servant Joseph, and many others, has put these great arrangements at our fingertips. Go to: www.HymnTracks.com If you've always had a love for sacred hymns and have wanted to sing them--but you wanted more than just the simple arrangements found in the typical hymnbook then this is for YOU! Please go and listen to the samples online.

CD RELEASE- Local recording artist Michele Baer has just released her 3rd CD, “You’re Worth It All”. This CD is full of songs of hope, like a favorite Carpenter’s tune-‘I Won’t Last a Day without You’ and songs of comfort like ‘Where Can I turn for Peace’. In addition, there are 2 duets with tenor Jordan Bluth and 7 original songs written by Michele with personal inspirational messages. Michele has previously produced 2 CD’s: “Out of the Dust” (2000) and “Never Give Up” (2004). You can listen to samples or order a hard copy CD or download at www.PositiveMusicandDownloads.com She also has lyrics and sheet music available at no cost on her website: www.MicheleBaerMusic.com

Jester’Z Improv Family Theatre
Comprised of professional actors, comedians, and stand up comics headed up by Jef Rawls, The Jester'Z provides instant comedy - made up on the spot. The Jester'Z know the games, but because the setup comes from the audience every scene is unique, and every show is a memorable experience. Shows are family sensitive - All ages are welcome and there is no swearing or vulgarity. The Jester’Z perform at Theater 168 every Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. All shows are 90 minutes in length with NO intermission. Theater 168 seats 120 and our early shows are typically sold out in advance, so please make your reservations in advance. Walk-ins will be seated based on availability. Candy, popcorn, soda, nachos and water are available at the snack bar. Come on in and enjoy no drink minimum! Theater 168 is a smoke-free establishment and does not serve alcohol. Reservations Required: 480-423-0120. For more info go to http:/www.jesterzimprov.com Theater 168 is located at 7117 E. McDowell Rd - Scottsdale, AZ 85257


interfaith choir Voices of Peace, a community chorus, meets at the LDS Chapel on 32nd Street (between Lindsay and Val Vista) just south of Southern Ave. in Mesa. Performances include Mesa Temple Lights, and Gilbert Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Interested singers are invited to come. Dues are $10.00. Questions? Call Julie Spilsbury 892-1175 or Holly Ashby 641-0299

Organ Course and info - Website with tons of helps is www.organ.byu.edu Don Cook from BYU has a 12-lesson course if you go to the links. Chamberlin Music Enterprises has great books at www.chamberlinmusic.com DeeAnn Stone of Provo has a website: www.geocities.com/ddstone48/contents.htm with much information. Learn or improve your organ skills for current or future church service.