CLASSICAL
Snohomish County
A musical tribute in memory of Robert Anderson 1917-2012: 4:30 p.m. April 13, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th SW, Lynnwood. The tribute will feature performers from Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Sno-King Community Chorale and the Seattle Jazz Singers who will pay tribute to this longtime conductor, musician and educator. The Cascade Symphony was Anderson’s passion for 30 years.
Performance of Chamber Music Favorites: Instrumentalists from the Cascade Symphony Orchestra will showcase their individual talents in small ensembles during this annual Ensembles Concert including a trumpet solo, an oboe and piano duo, a bass clarinet duo, a flute duo, a string quintet, and selections from the popular Cascade Percussion Ensemble; 3 p.m. April 14, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. Tickets are $15 and $10. Call 425-275-9595 or online at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org and at the door. For further information go to www.cascadesymphony.org.
Westminster Presbyterian Church Concert Series: 6 p.m. April 14, at the church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3757; free, but a free will offering will be collected; all ages welcome; Halden Toy at the pipe organ: At 18, he has performed for a national audience on NPR and played the Mormon Tabernacle organ and the Fritts organ at Pacific Lutheran University.
Seattle
Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall’s Taper auditorium, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Gerard Schwarz Conducts Mozart: Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Garrick Ohlsson, piano; Seattle Symphony. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271, “Jeunehomme”; Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”; noon April 12, 8 p.m. April 13. Tickets start at $19.
Stravinsky, Dvorak &Ravel: The final performance of the Seattle Symphony’s 2012–2013 chamber series includes four pieces of the chamber’s repertoire; Stravinsky: Concertino; Hindemith: Octet; Dvorak: Terzetto in C major, Op. 74; Ravel: String Quartet in F major; 2 p.m. April 14. Tickets start at $37.
Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite: HK Gruber, conductor; Michael A. Werner, percussion; Seattle Symphony. Antheil: A Jazz Symphony; HK Gruber: Percussion Concerto, Rough Music; Bernstein: Symphonic Suite from “On the Waterfront”; Stravinsky: “The Firebird Suite” (1919 version); 7:30 p.m. April 18 and 8 p.m. April 20. Tickets start at $19.
Early Music Guild International Series: A mix of music performers from around the globe. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors, $25 for side sections and $15 for students and patrons under 25. For additional information and ticket orders go to www.earlymusicguild.org or call 206-325-7066.
Nights at the Opera with Seattle Baroque Orchestra: April 20. Soprano Ellen Hargis joins the orchestra to perform great scenes from Italian baroque operas, including three different versions of the Orpheus myth as set by Monteverdi, Rossi, and Sartorio.
The Return of Smoke &Blisters: Baroque Northwest brings virtuosic chamber music with a bit of pyrotechnics as musicians play music from 18th Century hot spots by composers J. S. Bach, J-M Leclair, Quantz, Blavet and Giuseppe Vaccari; 7:30 p.m., April 13, Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Call 206/920-3822 to order tickets. Please visit our website at www.baroquenorthwest.com.
CONCERTS
Jim Page: A modern day Woody Guthrie, Page sings about social-justice, advocating change for nearly 40 years; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 12, Cafe Zippy, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. For more information call 425-303-0474 or go to www.cafezippy.com.
The Coats: Starting out at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, this male a cappella group performs the same harmonies that got them a full-time international career; 7:30 p.m. April 13, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Tickets are $29, $25 and $15. Call 425-984-2471 or go to www.npacf.org.
“Raise a Ruckus”: Featuring Broadway performer, Billie Wildrick, the Snohomish Men’s Chorus, Real Men who perform pop and doo-wop, jazz pianist, Eric Verlinde; 2 p.m. April 14, Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. Tickets at the door. Adults $20; students/seniors $10; families, $50; Proceeds benefit Patrick Castro Excellence in Vocal Music Scholarship. There will also be a silent auction of items such as photos, sporting events, jewelry and hand-made crafts.
“Edmonds Unplugged”: An acoustic concert featuring Cas Haley, an acoustic performer who plays reggae, soul along with a bluesy style vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar. A finalist on “America’s Got Talent”; 8 p.m. April 19, Black Box Theatre, 20000 68th Ave. W, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general public. Call 425-640-1448 or go to www.BlackBoxEdCC.org.
“On the Radio”: The Hometown Hootenanny goes modern country with the Hometown Band and guests playing radio hits by such artists as Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and George Strait; 7:30 p.m. April 20, Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $16.50 and $13 and $5 for 12 and under. Go to brownpapertickets.com or call the Everett Theater at 425-258-6766.
The Canote Brothers: Traditional old-time musicians play Anglo-American string band music, a mix of fiddle tunes, country songs and swing, delivered in humorous style; 7 p.m. April 20, at the River House, 444 Ave. A., Index. Suggested donation is $5. For more information visit www.indexhistoricalsociety.org or call 206-306-1181 or 360-793-1534.
BILLBOARD
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: CSO is seeking new board members. The board consists primarily of members of the symphony who, with their first-hand knowledge of the mission and vision of the organization, have managed the affairs of CSO since its reorganization in 2000. They are now seeking interested community members with some wider experience in the areas of fundraising and marketing. Interested parties can get an application packet by emailing Kathy Moellenberndt at moellenk@gmail.com or visit the CSO web site at www.cascadesymphony.org.
Marysville Strawberry Band: Play from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. For more information, contact Nathan Sackman at marysvillecitybands@gmail.com or Julile Tapusoa at 425-334-1791.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers: Meetings at 1 p.m. second Sundays, in Edmonds and Mukilteo; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084; www.nwscottishfiddlers.org.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.; new members welcome; 425-774-5555; www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Snohomish County Windjammers men’s barbershop chorus: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; open to ages 16 and older; 425-259-2383; email nfkeck@yahoo.com.
“Voices Northwest”: Women’s chorus meets 7 p.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church of Monroe; 17922 149th St. SE, Monroe; open to women 16 and older; email membership@voicesnorthwest.org; 425-741-9123.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Celtic jam, 5 p.m.; new group for beginning fiddlers, mandolinists and guitarists, 6 p.m.; workshop, 6:30 p.m; circle jam, 7:30 p.m. April 19 and May 10 and 24. Snacks throughout the evening; bring snacks to share if you wish. Acoustic musicians of all ages and listeners are welcome; free; Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.
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