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Page 49 November 2016 By Nick Smith Ryan Downey admits that music from Duke Ellington may seem like a unusual choice for the Phoenix Chorale’s first concert of the 2016-2017 season. “This is a different style than what we usually do. This is about as far away from Rachmaninoff as you can get,” said Downey, a bass singer and Development Coordinator for the Phoenix Chorale. “But it’s our job to learn new styles and it’s something we don’t get to do very often. And I think having this historical aspect will help people be even more engaged.” That historical aspect is the reason Ellington’s music was selected by the Grammy-winning ensemble. In 1966, the jazz icon came to Phoenix and performed one of his Sacred Concerts at Trinity Cathedral on Roosevelt Street. On November 12 and 13, the Phoenix Chorale will put on three performances for the 50th anniversary of the famous concert. “There’s so many different angles to this,” said President and CEO of the Phoenix Chorale Jen Rogers. “It’s a cool way to celebrate the local history of both Trinity Cathedral and the city of Phoenix.” By November of 1966, the 67-year-old Ellington was a living legend in the twilight of his career. He had played the first of his Sacred Concerts at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco the year before and arrived in Phoenix to replicate the performance at Trinity Cathedral. The Cathedral was already a huge part of the city’s history by that point, having opened on Christmas Day in 1920. By midcentury, the church was part of a rapidly expanding Phoenix community and its congregation members included some of the biggest names in the Valley, including Barry Goldwater and the parents of Ann Symington. “It’s an interesting look at what life was like back then,” said Rogers. “One of the big controversies at the time was the concept of having jazz played in a sacred space. That was a big deal and there was a group of people who were not happy. Some people who normally supported the Cathedral stayed away and some people even got up during the concert and asked for their money back when they realized what the music was.” Any controversy at the time has long been forgotten, with the concert now viewed as an important moment in the Cathedral’s history. “It’s interesting to see how a musical event can bring people together,” said Downey. “This was an important event for Phoenix and it’s still a major point of pride for the Cathedral.” For the 50-year anniversary concerts, the Phoenix Chorale has partnered with the Mesa Community College Jazz Ensemble for three performances the weekend of November 12 and 13. The first two will take place Saturday afternoon and evening at Trinity Cathedral, in the same spot where Ellington performed the original concert. The final show will be Sunday at the Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center. “The Phoenix Chorale is the artist ensemble in residence at Trinity Cathedral, so this was a perfect fit,” said Rogers. “We’ve been here since the mid-1990s and do our rehearsals and concerts here. With Mesa Community College’s resident jazz ensemble, we get not only a big band but also a great community partner that could help with handling logistics and expenses.” For Valley residents, the concerts will be an opportunity to reflect on and experience a memorable moment in the city’s history, when one of the most iconic American musicians came to Phoenix. “It’s just so cool to celebrate this event,” said Rogers. “It’s an opportunity to remind people that we do have history here, and Trinity Cathedral is a big part of that. There are amazing things that have happened right here in our own city.” For more info, go to phoenixchorale.org. Duke Ellington concerts to be performed at Trinity Cathedral SACRED CONCERT 50 TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS To coincide with the 50th anniversary concert, there are several other Duke Ellington events coming to the Phoenix area! NOVEMBER 3 Film and lecture at The Nash The 50th anniversary kicks off at 7 p.m. at The Nash with a special evening of history and music, including a lecture by ASU’s Dr. Christopher Wells and a film screening featuring Duke Ellington. NOVEMBER 4 Olney Gallery Opening at Trinity Cathedral and First Friday at The Nash with Will Goble It’s First Friday! Stop by the Olney Gallery at 6 p.m. to see new art inspired by Duke Ellington created by artists Bob Martin and Louis Giordano. Then, at 7:30 p.m., check out jazz bassist Will Goble and his combo playing Duke Ellington’s music all night at The Nash. NOVEMBER 9 TJI Ellington Big Band at The Nash The Tucson Jazz Institute’s Ellington Big Band has been recognized by DownBeat magazine as the top community jazz ensemble in the nation, and won top awards at the 2016 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition at Lincoln Center. Buy tickets at TheNash.org. Duke Ellington PERFORMANCE DATES November 12, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral. November 13, 3 p.m. at Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center. November 12, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral. By Chloe McAllaster On November 5, the Phoenix Convention Center will host a number of Phoenix area schools for a first-of-its-kind event dedicated to giving families the tools necessary to make an informed decision about education. Deciding which education system is right for a child can be difficult, so monthly magazine Raising Arizona Kids organized its first Education Fair, which they hope to hold annually, to aid in streamlining the process. Nearly 100 public, private and charter schools will be present at the event, and parents will have the opportunity to gather information and speak with representatives. There will also be panels throughout the day to speak on a variety of educational topics. Additionally, parents will be able to learn about alternative education options, such as online schools, as well as different educational services around the Valley. Brandy Collet from Raising Arizona Kids hopes the convenience of the event will appeal to a wide range of families interested in exploring educational options for their children. “Choosing a school is one of the most important things you can do for your child, so we thought it would be great to host an event that gives families a chance to meet with many Valley schools at one time. This way they can ask questions and get information about school choices,” said Collet. While this is the first time Raising Arizona Kids will host the Education Fair, the magazine has hosted a Camp Fair every spring for 15 years. Their idea to create a similar event focused on education stemmed from the Schools, Etc . guide it publishes each year. The guide is a compilation of listings for Maricopa County schools of all kinds, including special needs schools, tutoring programs and online schools. The Education Fair will provide families with similar information as the guide, while also enabling them to ask questions and engage in conversation with representatives. The fair is free to all, and will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 5. Interested parties can register at www.raisingarizonakids.com, where they can also find a list of the event’s sponsors and participating vendors. First Education Fair to be held at Phoenix Convention Center