West Valley residents won't need to venture into downtown Phoenix to hear a live performance by the Phoenix Symphony. And they won't have to drain their pockets, either. On Wednesday, September 27, at 10 am, the Phoenix Symphony String Orchestra brings classical music to the campus of Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, during a free, one-hour concert. The concert will be held in the Estrella Hall Community Room. New Resident Conductor for the 2006-07 season, Lawrence Golan, will lead the concert. Recognized for his expertise across musical styles and periods, Dr. Golan has conducted orchestras throughout the United States and in 10 countries. The program, funded through a partnership between the Maricopa Community Colleges and the Phoenix Symphony, is designed for students and community members. Interactive in nature, the program provides an engaging musical experience by weaving lecture and demonstrations throughout the musical performance. Events such as this demonstrate Estrella Mountain's long-standing commitment to the arts and fine arts programming, in addition to providing culturally-enriching experiences for the college's 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 Estrella Mountain Community College, visit www.estrellamountain.eduEstrella Mountain Community College is located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale and offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to approximately 13,000 students annually. Estrella Mountain is part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu
