VERDE VALLEY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS 2011-2012 SEASON

"Something old - something new - something borrowed - something blue". Four things required for a bride on her wedding day - right? Actually, these five items also aptly describe the five performances that comprise the Verde Valley Concert Association’s 2011-2012 concert season. . All five concerts will take place at the Mingus Union High School auditorium.

ASU Symphony Orchestra

This is a wonderfully talented, all-student ensemble of more than 90 performers, who are chosen from the entire ASU student body, under the direction of their brilliant conductor, Dr. Tim Russell. Be transported by the music.

Mingus Union High School Auditorium Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 7 pm

Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz Band

Hotlanta recreates the sounds of jazz as heard during the early decades of last century in New Orleans with their revved-up renditions of everything from pre-war New Orleans chestnuts to postwar Duke Ellington standards. Get those toes a-tappin'

Mingus Union High School Auditorium Saturday, November 11, 2011 - 7 pm

Golden Gates Russian Dancers

The group's name is symbolic. Through the traditional Russian songs, the 14 member group of enthusiastic and colorful dancers, singers and musicians open their hearts, souls and knowledge of their heritage like a "Golden Gate" You're bound to hear Kalinka.

Mingus Union High School Auditorium Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 7 pm

Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

This performance is a much-anticipated return of this internationally acclaimed soloist of the Paraguayan harp. Alfredo is a composer, author, educator and Gold-record winning recording artist. Wonderful music of South America.

Mingus Union High School Auditorium Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 7 pm

Celtic Spring

Winners of "America's Got Talent", Celtic Spring once more brings its exuberance with its band comprising six enormously talented siblings who play the fiddle and step-dance, backed by their Mom on the keyboard and their Dad on percussion. Begorrah! It's almost St. Paddy!s!

Mingus Union High School Auditorium Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7 pm