Roger kalia, conductor festival ballet theatre pacific symphony. Grand junction symphony orchestra battlement mesa colorado. Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head after seeing tchaikovskys delightful christmas ballet, performed in a condensed 45minute version created just for kids ages 511. In my 37 years of teaching undergraduate music theory, i always sought a supplement to my theory text dedicated to musical form. Augustine ballet performs the nutcracker every holiday season at flagler colleges lewis auditorium. Kirk edward gustafson and kirk e gustafson are some of the alias or nicknames that kirk has used. An irresistible southern california tradition returns as american ballet theatre and segerstrom center for the arts present alexei ratmanskys sumptuous production of the nutcracker. Monday, november 19 saturday, november 24 there will not be gustafson dance school classes that week. Performances are held at the historic grand theater on arts block downtown wausau. There will be an open class schedule for level 46teensadults that will be posted and emailed.
The grand junction symphony guild is a nonprofit devoted to the support and promotion of the gj symphony by financial. In august of 1987, maestro kirk gustafson joined the gjso as the music director and remained in that position for nearly 30 years, retiring in june of 2016. Grand junction symphony orchestra grand junction, co. Nov 28, 2014 the baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika. The original, direct from russia, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The underwriting of concerts has allowed the grand junction symphony orchestra to. Concerto grosso 1985 to handels sonata in d for violin and continuo, first movement. The legendary choreographer marius petipa commissioned tchaikovsky to write the music for the nutcracker ballet in 1891. Leadcandy provides full profile, verified email address, social profile links, and mutual contacts of grand junction symphony orchestra employees. From the music director inside front cover kirk dd 2. Dreams and adventure abound with the grand junction symphony s production of the nutcracker. Colorado ballet competed in the largest field of nominees in the awards history it beat out over 80 other nutcrackerthemed productions. Grand junction symphony orchestra employee profiles.
Will ballet arizonas nutcracker lose its luster without live music by the phoenix symphony. The nutcracker symphony 4 coupling adds to the desirabilty of this cd. Beacon march, 2016 by beacon senior newspaper issuu. The grand junction symphony orchestra can produce one mighty.
Arts awards announced added by the business times staff on december 3, 2014. In 1978, community leaders and musicians decided to found the grand junction musical arts association, now the grand junction symphony orchestra gjso. Eric alpha, ron beckman, penny creasy, dave davis, kirk gustafson, patti kurtzman and nicholas moore. Ryan anthony rehearses with grand junction symphony, conducted by kirk gustafson. The nutcracker ballet is based on the book entitled the nutcracker and the mouse king written by e. As the 100th anniversary of the monuments founding approached, we began talking with gjso music director kirk gustafson about putting together a multimedia tribute for his communitys focal point. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker grand junction. Valerie c ells, alan e gustafson, allen e gustafson.
Come enjoy an evening out and support our local community of dancers. In august of 1987, maestro kirk gustafson joined the gjso as the. Join us for a magical afternoon as clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker grace the stage of the collins center for the arts as the bangor symphony orchestra brings tchaikovskys score to life. Ballet wichita to perform nutcracker in junction city. Before people learned to tiptoe around, everybody always knew exactly who was sneaking the pizza from the fridge at night. Despite early violin training, gustafson was attracted to a career in art and design. The grand junction symphony orchestra can produce one mighty sound, but theres a solid 64 years between its oldest and youngest members. The gjso provides highquality orchestral performances and educational programs to the. View kirk gustafson s business profile as music director emeritus at grand junction symphony orchestra.
Meet grand junction symphonys oldest, youngest players. All employees are working remotely and we are doing everything possible to minimize disruptions to our daily operations. Alexander arutunian, concerto for trumpet grand junction symphony conductor, kirk gustafson trumpet, antonio villanueva grand. Embark on a magical journey through a winter wonderland with the aurora symphony for a very special holiday tradition the whole family will love, featuring asos concertmaster katrina choate. Dec 10, 2012 a truly spectacular holiday event that brings friends and family together, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is the one performance this season you shouldnt miss. Kirk allan gustafson, age 38, chicago, il 60625 view full report. Grand junction symphony guild, grand junction, colorado. Buy grand junction the nutcracker tickets for any of the dates below. Executive director at grand junction symphony is presently kirk s occupation. Will ballet arizonas nutcracker lose its luster without. Maestro gustafson takes his final bow with the grand.
Previous to kirk s current city of grand junction, co, kirk gustafson lived in kirkland wa and denver co. In 1978, community leaders and musicians founded the grand junction musical arts association, now the grand junction symphony orchestra gjso. Grand junction symphony executive director, grand junction symphony music director. Grand junction symphony orchestra grand junction, colorado. Nevada county nutcracker center stage grass valley. Ballet music is a genre of its own intended to be most effective with dance. Antonio villanueva arutunian concerto for trumpet youtube. Aspen the last time the symphony in the valley played a concert of its own at aspens wheeler opera house, the program included the suite from star wars and disney medley, alongside dvoraks humoresque and bachs concerto in d minor for two violins. Like a delicate dance, those images intersected with a.
Grand junction symphony orchestra announces their 20152016. Music from the nutcracker baltimore symphony orchestra. We saw lots of great country, but again had no luck. Jan 29, 2012 kansas city youth symphony string orchestra performs march from the nutcracker ballet at park universitys graham tyler memorial chapel on dec. The heartland festival orchestra is a versatile and innovative orchestra composed of the finest professional. Grand junction symphony office 414 main street grand junction, colorado 81501 menotti amahl and the night visitors, kirk gustafson, conductor favorite christmas songs for choir and orchestra, monte atkinson, conductor feast of classics 20152016 31st season. If you are interested in any of the other dates, we have them, including the nutcracker colorado dates as well. Kirk gustafson senior investigator national cancer. The nutcracker baryshnikov, kirkland, charmoli dvd. Kurt adler 18 steinbach 12 days of christmas musical nutcracker, part 7.
After 29 wonderful years, the grand junction symphony s maestro kirk gustafson, took his final bow. Kirk gustafson, dma music director emeritus, grand junction symphony orchestra retired professor, colorado mesa university. Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season. Hoffmanns 24 january 1776 25 june 1822 story the nutcracker and the mouse king a story written in 1816, by e. Homemetry is an allinone real estate information site that provides a comprehensive overview of homes for sale, apartments for rent, markets, trends and neighborhood insights to help you make the right decisions on exactly what, when and where to buy, sell or rent. The grand junction symphony orchestra, grand junction, co. Symphony hall phoenix tickets, schedule, seating chart.
As winner of the audiencefavorite competition, colorado ballet takes home the nutty statuette, a cash prize for its education programs, and is named the bestloved nutcracker in the u. In august of 1987, maestro kirk gustafson joined the gjso as the music director and. The grand junction symphony orchestra, colorado, began as the mesa. Recital hall moss performing arts center colorado mesa university grand junction, co for more information and tickets. His childhood home was on lake sammamish, and he graduated in 1948 from queen anne high school. Kirk gustafson, age 36, fairbanks, ak 99709 view full report. Gustafson dance, 2285 las positas road, santa barbara, california 93105. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Symphony in the valley program notes december 2009. Featuring over forty superbly trained russian dancers, gorgeously designed original costumes and breathtaking sets, the great. Arrive early to shop at the bsos nutcracker store, offering a variety of holiday gifts, nutcrackers, and treats. Grand junction symphony orchestra home of the gjso. In 1978, a group of local musicians made a long time dream a reality with the founding of the grand junction symphony orchestra. Requirements for participation in the performance company are.
Kirk gustafson and kelly anderson of the grand junction symphony orchestra describe combs philosophical and financial support of the symphony as constant and unwavering. Colorado national monument is a beautiful redrock recreational area with steep canyon walls rising just outside grand junction, colorado. The popular christmas production will be onstage at the c. The libretto is adapted from the german romantic author e. Ballet wichita celebrates its 44th season with the premiere of an allnew nutcracker directed and choreographed by sean mcleod. Grand junction symphony orchestra kirk gustafson, conductor concerto for percussion and orchestra jennifer higdon grand junction symphony orchestra kirk gustafson, conductor the wounded healer richard danielpour colorado best of the west wind ensemble calvin hofer, conductor concerto for percussion joseph schwantner wind version. The sights and sounds of dreamlike arabian nights are conjured in ravels ravishingly beautiful song cycle. In august of 1987, maestro kirk gustafson joined the gjso as the resident conductor and remained with the symphony until his retirement at the end of the 20152016 season. Ticket sales the nutcracker at grand junction high. Kkco when you look at yearold melanie ligon, accomplished composer might not instantly come to your mind. Find people working at grand junction symphony orchestra. Symphony in the valley tackles beethoven triple threat. Drosselmeyer, the mysterious toymaker, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift a wooden nutcracker doll. Get full address, contact info, background report and more.
Appreciate even more skills of the pointed foot with todays deal to the nutcracker, performed by the grand rapids ballet company at devos performance hall. Carlos elias, conductor and artistic director for symphony in the valley, began his musical studies at the age of 5 at the national center of arts in his native san salvador. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Basic technique classes ballet, tap, jazz depending on age and level. I am the music director of the grand junction symphony. Near the end of its first decade, the grand junction symphony orchestra hired its current music director, maestro kirk gustafson. The grand junction symphony orchestras 201516 season sets in motion the wheels of change as maestro kirk gustafson prepares to take.
Grand junction symphony orchestra, grand junction, colorado. Grand junction symphony orchestra announces their 2015. This awesome opportunity is available to all dance works students. Gustafson was born in seattle, washington to leonard gustafson, a meat dealer and lay preacher, and rachel gustafson, a pianist, harpist, and artist. Grand junction symphony orchestra charles latshaw, music director kelly anderson, executive. Board of directors grand junction symphony orchestra. Grand junction symphony orchestra volunteer opportunities.
I did manage another weekend hunt with my friend, brian scherping, down to the lake city area. Currently, the grand junction symphony guild is the major complementary group of the organization and operates as a large fundraising, volunteer and support group for the symphony. Likely for monday, tuesday, and saturday of next week. Budget cuts mean canned music at symphony hall next holiday season. Colorado ballets the nutcracker named bestloved nutcracker. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing chr. The nutcracker grand junction tickets cheap grand junction. After 28 years of leading the grand junction symphony orchestra gjso. This seasonal favorite finishes with a grand finale holiday singalong and is sure to sell out. Buy a grand finale grand junction symphony orchestra.
Featuring guest artists dusty button, performing as sugar plum fairy, and rasta thomas as cavalier the oshaughnessy at st. View the profiles of professionals named kirk gustafson on linkedin. Since 2000, he has been a member of the faculty program at mesa state college in grand junction, where. Tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra the nutcracker. The original group of musicians and board members were volunteers and possessed energy, passion and vision. Charles latshaw, music director meredith lyons, directorchoreographer anais chalendard, sugar plum fairy sabi varga, the cavalier.
Other nominees for the champion of the arts awards were. Special guests are international stars of american ballet theatre sarah lane and daniil simkin. At its finest, as here, it is standalone, comparable to the highest musical experience even gaining through its natureinvention as dance music. To the delight of the familys young daughter, clara, dr. A cast of more than 100 performers will take audiences on a dreamlike adventure, amid colorful, largerthanlife scenery, dancing toy soldiers, mischievous mice. Tickets now on sale through the miller auditorium box office 269. Along with those relationships, gustafson will treasure memories such as. This year, there will four performances over two days. Symphony nova scotias nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition. See others named kirk gustafson kirk s public profile. All performances are at the don baggett theatre, 11761 ridge road show datestimes. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. With its colorful sets, imaginative storyline, and dazzling costumes its a mustsee event for the entire family. Music director at grand junction symphony grand junction.
Kirk gustafson was born on 12291953 and is 66 years old. Music director emeritus grand junction symphony orchestra grand junction, colorado view full profile amanda chipchase. Find symphony hall venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. A grand finale, the final concert of the grand junction symphony orchestras 38th season and maestro kirk gustafson s end to his 28 year tenure will be tuesday, april 19, at 7. Jun 27, 2015 the nutcracker is a twoact ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op.
March from the nutcracker ballet by kc youth symphony string. Grand rapids ballet company presents the nutcracker groupon. Fairbanks ak, 99709, fairbanks ak 99701, kennewick wa 99336 possible relatives. In addition, grand valley childrens choir, talking rhythms, western colorado chorale and western colorado jazz orchestra are complementary groups. Grand junctions champion of the arts awards announced. A fitting end to maestro kirk gustafson s 28 year tenure as our music director with a performance of verdis epic messa da requiem with four worldrenowned vocalists and the grand junction symphony chorus. After 29 wonderful years, the grand junction symphony s maestro kirk gustafson, is taking his final bow. From the opening notes of tchaikovskys famous overture, audiences are whisked into the warm, candlelit drawing room of the silberhaus family, buzzing with celebrations of christmas.
Kirk gustafson we found 18 entries for kirk gustafson in the us. Its charmed christmas audiences over the years with its range of gorgeous music and romantic imagery, but the performances and interpretations have changed hugely. This ballet, coproduced with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia, continues to inspire and delight children of all ages. Tchaikovskys nutcracker is a ballet for a certain time of year. The orchestra sprung to life in 1978 when a group of local musicians made their dream come true and formed the grand junction symphony orchestra. Moscow ballet great russian the nutcracker grand junction. One of my later teaching opportunities at cmu was with kirk, in a topics. Our manhattan office is closed until further notice due to the covid19 outbreak. And what better way to be transported to the land of sweets than through the glorious, joyous music of tchaikovskys second act from the nutcracker. Ticket sales the nutcracker at grand junction high school. View kirk gustafson s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
It provides written analysis of examples within the chapters for those of you interested in students learning to provide essays in prose, and quiz or assignment at the close of each. Welcome to our 16th annual production of the nevada county nutcracker. Rodney gustafson, kirk peterson, national philharmonic orchestra, kenneth schermerhorn, tony charmoli. The central wisconsin school of ballet presents this family holiday classic that newsweek magazine writes as one of the nine most notable nutcrackers. Chasing light draws its spirit, energy and inspiration from the celebration of vibrant colours and light that penetrate the morning mist as it wafts through the trees in the high new england hills.
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