​Music For The Planet


This concert promises an exquisite showcase of musical compositions inspired by our profound connection to and deep reverence for the natural world and planet Earth. Anticipate an unveiling of original masterpieces, harmoniously interwoven with a diverse array of musical tributes celebrating the splendors of nature and our environment.​
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DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center - Reid Park
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

TUCSON POPS ORCHESTRA

Khris Dodge, Music Director/Conductor
Guest Artists: Ballet Tucson
Saguaro Music Theatre
Invisible Theatre

PROGRAM
Sunrise In Napoli Frankie Carle/Al Avola
The Swan Camille Saint-Säens
Baby Elephant Walk Henry Mancini, arr. Khris Dodge
   

Ballet Tucson World Premiere
Clair de Lune Claude Debussy, arr. Khris Dodge

Margaret Mullins, Choreographer
Dancers: Lauren Vogel and August Hartung
Marie Sierra, piano
   

Ballet Tucson World Premiere
Spring-time Swing
Three Preludes George Gershwin, arr. Khris Dodge

Danielle Cesanek, choreographer
Dancers: Emma Greenawalt, August Hartung, Darcey Lynn, Jessica Lynn,
Sally Megargee, Hannah Smith, and Lauren Vogel
   

INTERMISSION
Into the Storm Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
   

Saguaro Music Theatre
World Premiere, from the musical, Voyagers

Cape Canaveral Day/Goodnight Moonlight Cameron Hood, arr. James Olmstead

Vocalists: James Kelley Carroll & Samantha Beemer
Cameron Hood, guitar

   
“What the World Needs Now” Burt Bacharach
“Imagine” / “What A Wonderful World” John Lennon / Bob Thiele & George Weiss, arr. Khris Dodge
   

Invisible Theatre
There's No Business Like Show Business” Irving Berlin, arr. Khris Dodge

Susan Claassen, guest conductor
Katherine Byrnes, vocals