Avondale, Ariz. - If you haven't had a chance to witness a live Phoenix Symphony performance, or it's been a while, -- then don't get left behind as the Phoenix Symphony String Orchestra comes to the West Valley with a live performance on the campus of Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) in Avondale. When: Thursday, February 3 2 - 3 p.m.Where: Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale (corner of Dysart and Thomas Roads) Estrella Hall - Community RoomCost: Admission/Parking is free; event open to publicContact: Clarissa Davis-Ragland (Estrella Mountain Honors Program), 623.935.8222The program, funded through a partnership between the Maricopa Community Colleges and the Phoenix Symphony, is designed for students and community members more experienced in age. Interactive in nature, the program provides an engaging musical experience by weaving lecture and/or demonstrations throughout the musical performance. Events such as this demonstrate EMCC's long-standing commitment to the arts and fine arts programming, in addition to providing culturally-enriching experiences for EMCC students. RSVP's are recommended. For more information about this free event or to rsvp, call 623.935.8222. This event is sponsored by the Estrella Mountain Community College Honors Program. For more information about EMCC, contact Keisha Truxillo, Office of Marketing and Public Relations, 623.935.8054, or visit www.estrellamountain.eduRepertoire of Works:Mozart-Divertimento No. 136 D Major, Mvt III PrestoDvorak-Serenade in E Major Op. 22, Mvt V FinaleHolst-St. Paul's Suite, Mvt IIITchaikovsky-Symphony No. 4, Mvt III ScherzoVivaldi-Cello Concerto in D Major #178, Mvt III AllegroTelemann-Viola Concerto in G Major, Mvt IV PrestoMendelssohn-Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, IV AllegroEstrella Mountain Community College is a Maricopa Community College. Located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale, EMCC offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to residents in the West Valley. Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college districts in the nation serving more than a quarter million students annually. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu # # #
