Accelerate the Arts, LLC, and the Golden Corridor Center for the Arts (GCCA), Inc., with the string orchestras from Maricopa High School, Desert Winds Middle School, Maricopa Wells Middle School, Oasis Life Center Performing Arts, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School and the Golden Corridor Center’s youth and adults, present Pinal County’s ‘Strings Spectacular’ winter concert.
The concert will be Tuesday, Dec.16, 2008 at 6 p.m. at Maricopa Wells Middle School. Admission is free.
Kim Calderone is the owner of Accelerate the Arts, LLC, Maricopa’s own mobile music store. Through Accelerate the Arts, Calderone provides an avenue for children and adults to experience the artistic world with local musicians and artists passionate about sharing their talents. She also volunteers her time in Maricopa and Casa Grande schools. Accelerate the Arts currently provides classes, private lessons, instrument rentals, ensembles and performance in Maricopa and surrounding areas. It has partnered with the Golden Corridor Center to promote string education through performance and instruction.
The Golden Corridor Center for the Arts is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing Pinal County musical and cultural experiences and life-enriching opportunities through the performing arts.
Located in Casa Grande, the Golden Corridor focuses primarily on community orchestras for youth and adults. Instructors are degreed professionals with many years of performance and teaching experience. Participants come from all over Pinal County to play and be a part of something that will enhance and promote the arts through their efforts.
As a collaborative effort both the Golden Corridor and Accelerate the Arts have combined talent, resources and passion. Both organizations are always looking for string players who enjoy discovering the joy of making music.
For information about Accelerate the Arts, LLC., contact Kim Calderone at (520) 280-2794 or at [email protected].
For information about The Golden Corridor Center for the Arts, Inc., contact Maureen Berger at (520) 421-0911 or at www.azperformingarts.org.
If you go:
What: ‘Strings Spectacular’ Winter Concert
When: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Where: Maricopa Wells Middle School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Avenue
Cost: Free admission
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