MESA, Arizona — August 2, 2016 — The public is invited to Mesa Community College Desert Echoes Flute Project’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert at the MCC Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. Renowned Low Flutes specialist Peter Sheridan will join project flutists for the world premiere of the commissioned piece “Paths of Deeper Gold” by Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda.
“This concert will be an exciting way to mark the 10th anniversary of the DEFproject,” said Christina Steffen, MCC music faculty. “We have had so many rich experiences with the talented musicians who have been a part of the project. It will be an exhilarating musical evening.”
DEFproject incorporates a large 36 flute orchestra/choir, the Chamber Flute Choir, and smaller ensembles including award-winning sextets, quartets, and trios. Performers are from the Phoenix metropolitan area and include professional flutists, music educators, college students and community musicians.
The DEFproject musical repertoire ranges from newly composed and commissioned works to arrangements of classics, Asian, Latin, American folk and jazz.
Tickets for the 10th Anniversary DEFproject Concert are $8 for the general public, $7 for alumni, military and seniors (55+) and $6 for students. Reserve a seat by calling the MCC Box Office at 480-461-7172, online at https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/ZZg or at the door.
Peter Sheridan will offer a free Low Flute workshop at 6 p.m. August 4 in the Performing Arts Center. RSVP is requested and may be submitted online at https://goo.gl/ku9Bfr.
DEFproject’s next performance will be during The National Flute Association convention in San Diego on Saturday, August 13.
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Contacts
Dawn Zimmer, 4804617892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu
Sally Mesarosh, 4804617283, sally.mesarosh@mesacc.edu
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and lifelong learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degrees and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
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