ARTS BRIEFS
Published 6:48 pm Friday, November 19, 2010
Chorale brightens winter stage
The Cascade Foothills Chorale presents “The Darkness of Winter; The Light of the Holidays” concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the White River High School auditorium. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for age 16 and younger.
Band rings in
season’s sounds
The Gateway Concert Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the White River High School auditorium and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 6 at Enumclaw High School auditorium.
Teachers meet to promote music
The Enumclaw Music Teacher’s Association is a group of music teachers who have joined together to promote and encourage the making and studying of music in the area.
Meeting once a month, this chapter of the Washington State Music Teachers Association, also affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, gives a place for music teachers to talk about teaching music and encourage one another in professional development.
In addition to participating in the state adjudications each spring, EMTA also plans events for its students.
For questions about the group, contact President Luanne Kauppila at Luanne@luannesmusicstudio.com or 360-825-8870.
Ballet brings ‘Nutcracker’ to life
The Ballet Workshop presents its annual performance of the “Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 12, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19 at the Enumclaw High School auditorium. Tickets are $12, $10 and $8. For information, contact The Ballet Workshop at 360-825-2196.
Orchestra plays holiday concert
The Plateau Community Orchestra presents “Holidays on the Plateau” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Enumclaw High School auditorium.
Under the direction of guest conductor Jonathan Graber, the group will perform traditional, classical and popular seasonal compositions. A suggested concert donation of $5 is requested at the door.
The orchestra rehearses between 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings in the Enumclaw Middle School band room. Musicians of all ages are encouraged to join the orchestra in January when rehearsals begin for the spring concert. For information, call Suzanne at 360-825-8520.
