mike and ruth

The Utah Valley Symphony opened their 51st concert season last week at the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo, UT. This local community orchestra is directed by Dr. Bryce Rytting and has become a staple of community fine arts offerings for the area. To celebrate the 51st season the orchestra is playing new music which has never been programmed before. There are still a few of the founding members of the orchestra who play in current concerts. Their concerts present orchestra classics and pops in a beautiful setting that are well-prepared and performed by volunteers in the best tradition of musical excellence, performing for the love of the music and of performing it. More information including performance dates, music on each program, and other items of interest, is available online at http://utahvalleysymphony.org

The Tabernacle Choir will be singing the national anthem at the Utah Jazz’ first home game of the season on Friday October 30. If you want to see or hear them you will need to get your tickets right away! I have heard that the games will not be on commercial television. I have heard some cable stations will have their games but this one might not be available in the local market. The last time the choir sang for a basketball game here was in 2001. We will be rehearsing at the Energy Solutions Arena (pka Delta Center) tonight before the regular rehearsal. Go Jazz!