PERFORMANCES-MUSIC-APRIL 2015

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Songwriters Showcase, April 1, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Cow Bop with Bruce Forman, April 1, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Voices, “Jazz Voices: Greatest Hits!,” Allen M. Matthews, director, April 2, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Repertory Ensemble, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Browning String Quartet, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room (VBC 136), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

AMERICAN FESTIVAL CHORUS, “St. John Passion,” Craig Jessop, music director, featuring the American Festival Singers, USU Choral Scholars and Orchestra,  April 3, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 85 E. 100 North, Logan, free, $10 suggested donation.

CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, Good Friday Choral Meditation, “Stabat Mater,” by Pergolesi, April 3, 3 p.m., free, www.utcotm.org.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Giving Wings to the Mind,” Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir and Concert Choir, Cherilyn Worthen and Reed Criddle, conductors, a mesmerizing blend of voices featuring music that “gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything” (Plato), April 3, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theatre, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY,  WSU Spring ChoirFest, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Fry Street Quartet, As One, Laura Kaminsky, composer, Mark Campbell, librettist, Kimberly Reed, filmmaker, Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano, and Kelly Markgraf, baritone, a new chamber opera that relates the experiences and inner life of a transgender person moving toward self-realization, April 7, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, $10-$15, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu. Note: There will be a dress rehearsal on April 6, 6:30 p.m., with a talkback immediately following the performance, free and open to the public.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Percussion Ensemble, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Group for Experimental Music, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU String Chamber Ensembles, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room (VBC 136), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Evening of Percussion,” featuring Panoramic Steel and Percussion Ensemble, Ron Brough, director, Gamelan Bintang Wahyu, Jeremy Grimshaw, director, April 7, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, Christian Smith, conductor, April 8, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Jazz Ensembles, April 8, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Campus Symphony, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony, “Asian Tour Bon Voyage Concert,” Donald Peterson, conductor, April 9, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Wind and Percussion Chamber Ensembles,  April 9, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Interdisciplinary Music/Dance/Theatre Program, “BFA New York Showcase,” April 9-10, 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. performances, Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $5 in advance, $6 day of the performance, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Philharmonic, Kory Katseanes, conductor, music includes Wagner’s Overture to Die Meistersinger, Ravel’s Bolero, and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, April 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10-$15 general ($4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Electro-acoustic Music, April 10, 4 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

UTAH CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY, Duo Sonidos, featuring Adam Levin, guitar, and William Knuth, violin, April 10, 8 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, Westminster College, $25 general, www.ucgs.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Brass Chamber Night, April 10, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center (northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway), free.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Daphnis & Chloé,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Utah Symphony Chorus, the concert will feature Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, April 10-11, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10-$69 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Gladsome Light: Eastern Orthodox Music for Passion Week,” Dr. Brady Allred, artistic director and conductor, Laura Garff, mezzo-soprano, Todd Miller, tenor, Salt Lake Choral Artists Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Salt Lake Vocal Artists, Passion Week, op. 58, is a magnificent and unique choral cycle of 13 settings from various Orthodox Holy Week services composed in 1913 by Alexander Gretchaninov, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $20 general, $10 students with ID, at the door or at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.

THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH, presents “A Master’s Recital,” Mathew Robertson, guest conductor, music includes Mass in G major by Franz Schubert, and other favorites by Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free, open to children 8 years of age and older.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Concerto Night, Ensembles,  April 11, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH,  Early Music Ensemble, April 11, 4 p.m., Thompson Chamber Music Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “Noteworthy,” BYU’s newest approved performing group, the women of Noteworthy seek to uplift all those that hear and see them sing, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Main Performance Hall, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, $10 students/seniors, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Bands, April 11, 11 a.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Orchestra and University Strings, April 11, 2 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Lab Bands, Mike Tobian, director, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphonic Band, “American Classics,” Kirt Saville, conductor, April 11, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

MADELEINE FESTIVAL, Salt Lake Choral Artists, Alexander Gretchaninoff’s Passion Week, Dr. Brady Allred, conductor, April 12, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free and open to the public, www.utcotm.org.

JAZZSLC, “The Last Southern Gentleman,” featuring Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis and friends, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $29.50 general, $10 students, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Percussion Ensemble, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony, “Dancing Winds,” be swept away by the colors of the Wind Symphony as they thrill to Spring and come to the end of another year of celebrating music, April 13, 5 p.m., Orem High School, 175 S. 400 East, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, A Cappella Choir, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Percussion Ensembles, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, $8-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, String Ensembles, April 13, 7:30  p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU String Project Concert, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Chorale, April 14, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band,  April 14, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Chamber Choir, “Rejoice in the Lamb,” Reed Criddle, conductor, selections for choir and organ, including Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, April 14, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 50 W. 200 North, Provo, $10 general,$5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC WINDS, “The Darker Side,” April 14, 7:30 p.m., Cyprus High School, 8623 W. 3000 South, Magna, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Ensemble, April 15, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

CANTORUM CHAMBER CHOIR, “Greater Love,” Steve Durtschi, artistic director, program includes Gregorio Allegri’s “Miserere Mei Deus,” Paul Mealor’s “Salvator Mundi” and Eric Whitacre’s “A Boy and a Girl,” April 16, 7:30 p.m., Orem Public Library, 58 N. State St., free, suggested donation is $10,  www.cantorum.info.

NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Gallery Series, NOVA concludes its series of Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano paired with captivating piano works by German composer Wolfgang Rihm, performed by Utah Symphony associate concertmaster Kathryn Eberle, and pianist and NOVA artistic director Jason Hardink, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Julie Nester Gallery, 1280 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, $25, tickets online or cash or checks at the door, www.novachambermusicseries.org.

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Johansen-Livengood Trio, classical viola, clarinet and piano, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Chamber Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” the program will feature masterworks from the classical repertoire, and a performance by the winner of the Westminster College concerto competition, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $5 general, Westminster staff, faculty and students get one free ticket, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Classical Guitar Ensemble, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

WESTMINSTER OPERA STUDIO and UTAH OPERA, present internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Jill Grove in recital, Carol Anderson, piano, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, $5 general, free for students with I.D., https://www.ezticketlive.com/checkout/eventbdate.asp?id=21.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Chamber Choir, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

ORCHESTRA AT TEMPLE SQUARE and TEMPLE SQUARE CHORALE, Ryan Murphy, director, the first half of the concert will feature the orchestra performing Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, and Smetana’s overture to The Battered Bride, the concert’s second half will be Mozart’s Requiem performed by the Temple Square Chorale, April 17-18, 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake Tabernacle, free but tickets required, for ticket information call 801-570-0080, 866-537-8457, or visit www.lds.org/events.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony,” Paul Goodwin, conductor, Benedetto Lupo, piano, the concert will feature an all-Mozart program: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467, Symphony No. 41 in C major K. 551, Jupiter, and the Symphony in D major (after the Posthorn Serenade), K. 320, April 17-18, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10-$69 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.

AMERICAN WEST CHAMBER SINGERS, Tyler Kofoed, conductor, Christy Peterson, Asha Crandall, Jonah Hoskins and Christopher Stockslager from Westminster College Department of Music, vocalists, Donna Johnson, piano, program includes Michael Haydn’s Requiem, as well as works celebrating spring, April 18, 5 p.m., Community of Grace Presbyterian Church, 2015 Newcastle Dr., Sandy, $10 general, $8 students, $5 youth (7-15 years old), at the door.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR, program includes sacred, American spiritual and classical music, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Gallery Series, NOVA concludes its series of Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano paired with captivating piano works by German composer Wolfgang Rihm, performed by Utah Symphony associate concertmaster Kathryn Eberle, and pianist and NOVA artistic director Jason Hardink, April 19, 3 p.m., The Art Barn at Finch Lane, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City, $25, tickets online or cash or checks at the door, www.novachambermusicseries.org.

MADELEINE FESTIVAL, Robert Sims and Christopher Brooks present “Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor,” April 19, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free and open to the public, www.utcotm.org.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Concert Series, “An Evening of Brahms: Trio of Trios,” the concert will feature Brahms’ Clarinet Trio, Horn Trio, and Piano Trio in C, Yuki MacQueen, violin, Lee Livengood, clarinet, Ron Beitel, horn, John Eckstein, cello and Karlyn Bond, piano, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, $15 general, students (from all institutions) and Westminster faculty and staff free with ID, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Guitar Ensembles, April 20, 7:30  p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Percussion UVU, “Small Plates,” enjoy our tribute to the tastiest bits of music in the percussion repertoire, the concert is sure to satisfy your musical palate, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Centre Stage, Sorensen Center Theatre, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Aspiring Musicians Competition Concert,” features works by winners of their bi-annual competition, John Pew, music director and conductor, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Point Show Barn, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $10 general, $8 students, $25 family pass (up to five), 801-210-2466, www.thetso.org, or at the door.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “Peter Pan and Other Adventures,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, travel through faraway lands with the Utah Symphony, travel to Never-Never Land with Peter Pan and visit other storybook creatures told through music, April 21, 7 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $12 general, $8 children, $36 (for 6 tickets), not available online, to purchase these tickets, please call 801-399-9214 0r visit our office at 638 26th Street, Ogden, www.symphonyballet.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Chorale and Women’s Choir, “Earth Day,” April 21, 7:30  p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Jazz Ensemble, David Holliday, music director, the concert will an array of beloved standards and new works in various styles, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Courage Theatre, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Piano: Lennox Larson Scholarship Concert, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “The Midtown Men,” original cast members from the Broadway show The Jersey Boys, Jerry Steichen, conductor, April 21, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $26-$44 general, 801-399-9214 0r visit our office at 638 26th Street, Ogden, or go online to www.symphonyballet.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, April 23, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, $8-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Composers Forum, April 23, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “The Midtown Men,” original cast members from the Broadway show The Jersey Boys, Jerry Steichen, conductor, April 24-25, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10-$85 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Mozart’s Così fan tutte, UVU Opera, Tyler Nelson, artistic director, and Symphony Orchestra, Cheung Chau, conductor, Così fan tutte (Women Are Like That), is about two couples who put their relationships to the test, two young men Ferrando and Guglielmo and their older friend Don Alfonso devise a plot in which they pretend to head off to war, only to return, disguised as passionate suitors to flirt with their fiancées and ultimately prove that their women will be faithful to the men they are pledged to, unlike other women, mix in a saucy chambermaid, Despina, and chaos ensues, April 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Heritage High School, 5600 Heritage School Drive, Provo, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Lyric Opera Ensemble, Utah Philharmonia present, Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella), this witty tale, based on Perrault’s 1698 fairy tale, combines the sumptuousness of French operetta and the sense of magic and surprise of a Disney classic, April 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, $20 general, $10 non U. students, free for U. students, children 17 and under free, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Chamber Singers, “Spring Concert,” April 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $10 general, $5 non-Westminster students, Westminster staff, faculty and students get one free ticket, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

TEMPLE SQUARE FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS;

  • April 24, 6:30 p.m., Heralders Children’s Choir, Debby Smith, director;
  • April 24, 8 p.m.,  Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, Erin Tall, director;
  • April 25, 6:30 p.m., We Also Sing! South (women’s choir), Merilee Webb, director;
  • April 25, 8 p.m., Sterling Singers, Kelly DeHaan, director.

All concerts are free, no tickets required. 

SALT LAKE MEN’S CHOIR, “A Touch of Class,” performing elegant music ranging from Vivaldi to modern interpretations, featuring soloists from the Metropolitan Opera auditions in Utah, and accompanied by a nine-piece orchestra, April 24-25, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 777 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City, $15 general, tickets are good for either night, tickets are available from choir members, The Library Store at The City Library, at Club Try-Angles, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “Peter Pan and Other Adventures,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, April 25, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$18 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

MURRAY CONCERT BAND, “Magic, Mystery and Fantasy,” Dr. Craig Ferrin, conductor, Wayne Huff, assistant conductor, April 25, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., free, but donations accepted, www.murrayconcertband.org.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “Utah Talent Spotlight,” Barbara Scowcroft, guest conductor, Shenae Anderson, violin, music includes Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Italian, and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, April 25, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $5 students, seniors, and children, 801-531-7501 or at the door with cash, check or credit card, www.saltlakesymphony.org.

MURRAY CONCERT BAND, “Spring Concert,” Dr. Craig Ferrin, principal conductor, Winter Concert,” April 25, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School Auditorium, free.

DAVIS COUNTY SYMPHONY, “Spring Concert,” Kent Nelson, music director, and Dan Rich, assistant music director, April 25, 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Hwy. 193, Layton, for more information visit their website at http://www.daviscountysymphony.org/modx1/.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Sundays@7 Faculty Spotlight, Beethoven Series, Vedrana Subotic, piano, Lun Jiang, violin and Pegsoon Whang, cello, April 26, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, free.

MADELEINE FESTIVAL, Ghislain Leroy and Romain Leleu, trumpet/organ concert featuring music from the renaissance era, all the way to the contemporary, April 26, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free and open to the public, www.utcotm.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Flute Choir, April 26, 5 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY, “Salute to Youth,” Shauna Smith, conductor, featuring Elizabeth Zhang, Alyssa Buck, and Joseph Raty, piano, Emily McMurtrey, and Cassidy Erickson, violin, and Amanda Hofheins, cello, April 27, 7 p.m., American Fork Junior High Auditorium, 1120 N. 20 West, $5 general, $3 children (3-18), $15 family, at the door.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Advanced String Quartets, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Guitar Ensemble, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Westminster Chorale, “Spring Concert,” April 28, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Conservatory, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, New Music Ensemble, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “Film Music Conversation,” Sam Cardon, Utah Valley Symphony, featuring Sam Cardon’s works, film music he admires and the classics that inspired him, selections of his works include music from the World of Warcraft and the Velveteen Rabbit, April 29-30, 7:30 p.m., 425 West Center Street, Provo, $15 general, $12 students/seniors, $5 rush tickets (unsold seats for students 10 minutes before concert time), $7 group tickets (10 or more), 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Austin Weyland Quartet, acoustic guitar virtuoso and friends, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.

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