concerts

Good vibrations and excitations will be bountiful at Lake Tahoe this spring when legendary endless summer surf rockers the Beach Boys catch a wave at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa for a one-night-only performance March 27, 2015.

Having sold millions of records with songs that are forever associated with sunny California, sandy beaches, long boards and hot rods, Beach Boys classics such as “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” “Little Deuce Coupe” “California Girls” “Barbara Ann,” are among dozens considered timeless pop rock masterpieces.

Conducting an orchestra is a feat all on its own. Imagine conducting an orchestra while playing the piano. That’s exactly what guest conductor Jeffrey Kahane will do during the Reno Philharmonic Association’s Classix Four concert set. Kahane performs and conducts Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 from the keyboard during this fourth installment of the Reno Philharmonic’s Classix Series, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

It’s a musical evening of smiles and inspiration! Who will join the Conga line this year? Experience “down-home” comfort and joy with these talented performers. Aside from some heartfelt traditional songs, there is the annual “Christmas Conga” a “Santa Train” experience, and even a Reggae tune.

The Consort Canzona "Lessons and Carols" holiday concerts originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon (Dec. 13 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville) and Monday night (Dec. 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gardnerville) have to be canceled.

Too many of the performers are sick, including the conductor, Gary Schwartz. The group is affiliated with the Carson City Symphony, which WILL be having its 31st Annual "Holiday Treat" Concert as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4:00 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 10th annual WinterFest with the “Brrroque Masters” concert series dedicated to the memory of Mark Lord, TOCCATA’s principal trumpet player for the past 9 years.

The program includes Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Trumpets featuring baroque trumpters Dwayne Hollenbach and Wm Van Meter and the Vivaldi Gloria featuring the Tahoe Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists.

'Tis the Season, Carson City! Holiday cheer is in the wind, and we have plenty of wind right now. This weekend is jam-packed with food and toy drives, concerts, and Santa-sightings, so bundle up and have a fun time enjoying our great city.

The Instrumental Music Department, Bands and Orchestra, is having its annual Winter Holiday Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Donations are welcome. Meanwhile, Carson High School has had a number of their singing Senators recognized for their vocal talents already this year.

In the past week Heavenly Mountain Resort has received 14 inches of snow, allowing the resort to expand terrain and open Big Dipper run, boosting the open skiable terrain to 3.0 miles.

With the holiday season now in full swing, it’s only appropriate that the Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) brings Jazz for the Holidays to northern Nevada for all to enjoy on December 20, 2014 at The Nightingale Hall - University of Nevada. Accompanying the 17 piece band of the RJO is award-winning jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman, international tap and ballet stars, the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra, and other special guests who will all perform their holiday magic on Saturday night beginning at 7:30 pm.

Salute to the Military concert, "Musical Memories: Pearl Harbor and World War II," with a bit of Christmas cheer on Dec. 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. Williams St.

The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Michael Langham, continues its 30th season with a pair of Christmas concerts in Reno and Sacramento. The first concert will be on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave. in Reno.

The program will be repeated in Sacramento on Sunday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way. For the Sunday concert, the St. Mark's Chancel Choir and the St. Mark's Singers will join in performance with the Carson Chamber Singers.

Get in the holiday spirit with the Reno Philharmonic’s classic holiday celebration, Spirit of the Season, Dec. 6 and 7 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. An annual audience favorite for the whole family, Spirit of the Season features the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization, and special guests to create a variety show-style concert like no other.

Date: December 26-31
Location: South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Nightingale Concert Hall, 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557

Location: Nightingle Concert Hall 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
Description:
April 12
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor"

Location: Nightingle Concert Hall 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
Description:
April 10
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37

Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. in the Maizie Jesse Harris Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center, you are in for a special performance! Anne Roos' lush Celtic harp and Sean Cumming’s stirring pipes intertwine for an evening of Celtic music, magical stories and lighthearted humor.

The pure love of music is inspiring and motivating and, for many, life changing. This is especially true for youth involved with orchestral programs. The Reno Philharmonic Association’s Free Family Concert and Youth Orchestra Fall Showcase puts the organization’s music education program center stage Nov. 15 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. The concerts are part of the Reno Philharmonics’ education and outreach initiatives, providing music education, enrichment and exposure to thousands of Washoe County and greater Truckee Meadows school children.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno at 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event.

Top artists presenting the events on Oct 18th are:

Want to know what's happening this month at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City? Check out this video and see their website here.

This Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall, Kim Copel presents Charley Darkey Parkhurst – Stagecoach Driver.

Oct. 11, 7pm in the Performance Hall, Kim Copel presents Charley Darkey Parkhurst, Stagecoach Driver. The performance will be followed by discussion. Tickets $12.00 at the door, $10.00 in advance, $8.00 members. Tickets available here.

Saturday, Oct. 11, 7pm, in The Maize Harris Jesse Theater, the Brewery Arts Celtic Series presents Cíana: Traditional Irish and Celtic Music. Tickets are $15.00 at the door, $10.00 in advance, $8.00 members here. For the last four years, this high-energy quartet has played extensively throughout Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Be prepared for some serious toe-tapping!

The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Michael Langham, begin their 30th season with a pair of concerts in Reno and Carson City. The first concert, Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., will be at Trinity
 Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave. in Reno. The
 program will be repeated on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Division St. in Carson City.

TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a nonprofit organization presents "Nevada 150th Birthday & Festival of Diwali with Music and Dance" on Oct’18th , 2014 at Laxalt Auditorium (UNR), 401 West 2nd St, Reno @ 7.00pm. This concert will present a collaboration of Indo-American artist, an Indian Dance, Indian Classical Kachappi Veena, and Sarod. There will be a jam session of music among Veena, Violin,Sarod and Tabla in this event
Top artists presenting the events on Oct 18th are:

The Carson City Symphony Chorus and conductor Michael Langham invite everyone who loves to sing, from high school age through adults, to join them. This season the Chorus will sing in at least three concerts with the Carson City Symphony: "A Nevada 150 Concert" on October 26, the "Holiday Treat" on December 14, and the "Pops Party" on June 14.

Bluegrass fans take note: Sept. 27, 7 p.m., in the BAC’s Maize Harris Jesse Theater, the Roots Music Series presents The Slide Mountain Band.

This wonderful acoustic group has played all over Northern Nevada, and Eastern California. (They will drive further for hamburgers.)

In this Carson TV News segment, guest anchor Taylor Radtke discusses the 2014-15 season of the Carson Chamber Singers and Carson City Symphony Chorus.

They perform several concerts each year and have sung throughout the area. They sing regularly with the Carson City Symphony and have performed in several concerts with the Reno Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra.

The Reno Philharmonic Association celebrates Nevada's sesquicentennial with a Nevada 150th signature event dedicating the entire performance to the state during its Classix Two concert set for Oct. 11, 12 and 14, 2014 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts, Reno, Nev. This milestone performance marks the first full orchestral and choral arrangement of the state’s song, "Home Means Nevada."

As part of the Reno Philharmonic Association’s celebration of Nevada's sesquicentennial, the orchestra features a special arrangement of “Home Means Nevada” by David Bugli, originally composed by Bertha Raffetto, during its Classix Two concert set, a Nevada 150th Signature event.

The Reno Philharmonic is now seeking video submissions of “Home Means Nevada” performances from schools and music groups across the state to include as part of a video montage of submitted performances during the concert.

The Carson Chamber Singers and Carson City Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Langham, are beginning their 2014-15 season. Carson Chamber Singers were founded in 1985 as the select choral group of the Carson City Symphony.

They perform several concerts each year and have sung throughout the area. They sing regularly with the Carson City Symphony and have performed in several concerts with the Reno Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra.

Attention musicians: The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for the 2014-15 concert season on Wednesday, August 27, 7:00 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room.

The Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, is a volunteer orchestra of about 55 players who perform music from the 15th to 21st centuries. It is open to string players at any time without audition, and to other instrumentalists when positions are available. Current openings are for strings and horn. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154.