UTAH SYMPHONY, presented by The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, “The Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby Boomers,” Jack Everly, conductor, be transported back to the 1960s in a musical celebration of the Baby Boomer generation, the program will feature songs of the Beatles, Beach Boys, Franki Valli as well as classic television themes, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $26-$42 general, for more information and tickets, www.symphonyballet.org.
TAYLORSVILLE-SLCC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Americana,” an all-American program, Adam Larson, music director and conductor, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road, $5 suggested donation, www.taylorsvillesymphony.com.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Redfeather Acoustics, tribute to singers and songwriters of the 1960s and ‘70s, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL, Academy Showcase, solos and duets performed by GMS string students, accompanied by faculty members Koji Atwood and Hsiang Tu and GMS student Kana Yoshiga, music by Kreisler, Hindemith, Mendelssohn, Bach, Debussy, Suk and Casadesus, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Salt Lake Recital Hall, 200 S. 320 East, free, www.giftedmusicschool.org.
SALT LAKE CHILDREN’S CHOIR, “From Vienna—to the Andes—to ‘The Sunny Side of the Street,’” Ralph Woodward, founder and director, Steve Keen, jazz pianist, the program will span four centuries and four continents and will include musical treasures from the British Isles, Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, South America and the United States, May 2-3, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 1975 S. 2300 East, $9 general, $6 students, at Day Murray Music, 4914 S. State Street, at the door, or online at www.childrensing.com.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “The Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby Boomers,” Jack Everly, conductor, be transported back to the 1960s in a musical celebration of the Baby Boomer generation, the program will feature songs of the Beatles, Beach Boys, Franki Valli as well as classic television themes, May 2-3 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $18-$85 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, annual Piano Monster Concert, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Heroes and Villains,” will feature the main titles from Star Wars, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Batman and more, performers include pre-college and college students of the Piano and Preparatory Division faculty, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $10 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
ORATORIO SOCIETY OF UTAH, Spring Concert, “Masterwork Favorites,” May 3, 7 p.m., Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street, Salt Lake City, May 4, 7 p.m., St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 261 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City, free, however donations are appreciated.
THE NEW AMERICAN PHILHARMONIC, BALLET & OPERA ASSOCIATION, “Spring Concert,” Dr. Nicholas Morrison, guest conductor, music by Haydn and Prokofiev, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, free.
MADELEINE FESTIVAL, “Brahms Requiem,” Salt Lake Choral Artists, Dr. Brady Allred, conductor, May 4, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free and open to the public, www.utcotm.org.
TAD CALCARA AND THE NEW DEAL SWING ORCHESTRA, swing the night away as Tad and the 17-piece orchestra play the music of the 1930s and ‘40s, the evening will spotlight the work of clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman, May 4, 7 p.m., Congregation Kol Ami, 2425 Heritage Way, Salt Lake City, $20 in advance, $30 at the door, www.conkolami.org.
BENEFIT FOR VICTIMS OF THE SOUTH KOREAN FERRY ACCIDENT, David Park, violin, and other members of the Utah Symphony, May 4, 5 p.m., Korean Presbyterian Church, 1945 S. Redwood Road, admission is free, however donations will be appreciated.
WASATCH COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, May Concert, Ted Zalkind, music director and conductor, the concert will feature a variety of classic and popular pieces, May 4, 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S. Foothill Drive, free.
UTAH CHAMBER ARTISTS, “Where Music Takes Us,” A European Tour Preview, Barlow Bradford, artistic director, the Chamber Artists will be performing in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic in June, music by Gesualdo, Howard Hanson, Eric Barnum, Wolfram Buchenberg, Morten Lauridsen, Vytautas Miskinis, Eriks Esenvalds, Barlow Bradford and Mosses Hogan, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, tickets purchased prior to May 5, $15 general and $10 students, tickets purchased the day of the performance are $17.50 general, $12 students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Deseret Piano Trio, Monte Belknap, violin, Michelle Kesler, cello, Jeffrey Shumway, piano, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Aspen Winds, Woodwind Quintet, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
SALTY CRICKET COMPOSERS COLLECTIVE, “Unlikely Bedfellows: String Quartet & Didjeridu,” May 8, 7:30 p.m., Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple, advance tickets $10 general, $5 students, tickets day of concert $20 general, $10 students, tickets online or at the door, www.saltycricket.org.
GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL, Chamber Concert, music performed by GMS students, May 9, 6 p.m., Salt Lake Recital Hall, 200 S. 320 East, free, www.giftedmusicschool.org.
AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “From Russia with Love,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor, American West Symphony Chorus, Tyler Kofoed, chorus master, Shaun Devereaux, piano, concerto competition winner, music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Copland, and early Renaissance music performed by the chorus, May 9, 8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, $10 general, $8 students, $5 youth 7-15 years, tickets at the door, www.americanwestsymphony.org.
TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Russian Masters,” Josh Wright, piano, John Pew, music director and conductor, music includes Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Borodin’s, Polovtsian Dances, Gliére’s Russian Sailor’s Dance, May 9-10, 7:30 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Road, Alpine, $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $25 family pass (up to 5), 801-210-2466, www.thetso.org, or at the door.
UTAH OPERA, “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” by Mozart, Christopher McBeth, artistic director, Gary Thor Wedow, conductor, Chas Rader-Shieber, stage director, Celena Shafer, soprano, Andrew Stenson, tenor, Gustav Andreassen, bass, May 10, 12, 14, 16, 7:30 p.m., May 18, 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $18-$95 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahopera.org.
HILLTOP GOSPEL CHOIR, “All the Glory,” with special guests the Calvary Baptist Inspirational Choir, three concert dates:
May 10, 7 p.m., First Methodist Church of Ogden, 1339 W. 400 North;
May 16, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, Sandy;
May 18, 7 p.m., Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy, $5, available at the door or by calling 801-571-5777, ext. 3.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Westminster Concert Series, “The Black Dragon,” Canconiér: Phoebe Jevtovic, voice, Shira Kammen, vielle and harp, Annette Bauer, recorder, and Tim Rabborn, psaltery and percussion, join Utopia Early Music: Emily Nelson, soprano, Christopher LeCluyse, tenor, in an experience of 15th century music from the cultural crossroads of eastern Europe during the reign of the infamous Vlad the Impaler, including a German ballad about the historic Dracula, music of the Byzantine court and church, Italian and French dances, Balkan folk songs, Turkish music and the Lamentation for the Fall of Constantinople by Guillaume Dufay, May 12, 8 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $15 general, students with ID free, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “From Russia with Love,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor, Shaun Devereaux, piano, concerto competition winner, music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Copland, May 12-13, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, U. of U. students free, tickets at the door, www.americanwestsymphony.org.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC WINDS, “Black Tide,” Thomas P. Rohner, conductor, May 13, 7:30 p.m., Highland High School, 2166 S. 1700 East, Salt Lake City, free.
SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Caribbean Excursion: Songs from the Islands and Coasts of the Caribbean Sea,” featuring the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, Youth Honor Choir and Young Choral Artists, Dr. Brady Allred artistic director and conductor, May 16-17, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 S. 2300 East, $20 general, $10 students, 801-232-7521, www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.
SALTAIRES CHORUS, featuring the international barbershop champion STORM FRONT, and the Provo High School Bulldog Chorus as special guest, “Spring Show,” May 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Midvale Middle School, 7852 S. Pioneer St., Midvale, $10-$30, 801-571-2288, http://saltaires2014.brownpapertickets.com.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “The Legacy of Bach,” Robert Baldwin, conductor, music includes Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, Villa-Lobos’ Aria from Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 (Reformation), May 17, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $5 students and seniors, 801-531-7501 or at the door with cash, check or credit card, www.saltlakesymphony.org.
GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL, Season Finale Concert, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, program includes Dvorak’s American Quartet, Tchaikovsky’s Serenade and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with student soloists Maggie Ivory, violin, and Rebecca Epperson, viola, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free, www.giftedmusicschool.org.
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH, “Armed Forces Day Concert,” patriotic music honoring the Armed Forces, food, fun and Military Support booths, Sterling Poulson, music director, May 17, 4:30-9:30 p.m., performers: 5 p.m. Donner Pass, 6 p.m. Gary Stoddard and the Usual Suspects, 7:30 p.m. Choral Arts Society of Utah and the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band with special appearances by West High School Steel Drum Bands: Pandemonium and PanWest, Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free, no tickets required.
JAZZ SLC, Robben Ford, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $25-$35 general, $10 students with ID, 801-278-0235, www.jazzslc.com.
SALT LAKE MEN’S CHOIR, “Does Your Mother Know? The Music of ABBA,” May 17, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, $15, www.saltlakemenschoir.org.
OQUIRRH MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY, “Spotlight Spectacular,” Kayson Brown, guest conductor, the concert features world-class performances by the five winners (youth, junior, senior, open, vocal) of the 10th Annual Oquirrh Mountain Symphony Concerto Competition, May 17, 7:00 p.m., South Hills Middle School, 13508 S. 4000 West, Riverton, $10 Adult, $5 Children 6-12; Children under 6 free, www.omsymphony.org.
MURRAY SYMPHONY, “Water Music,” a concert featuring water themed music, music by Handel, Mendelssohn, and Strauss, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School Auditorium, 5440 South State Street, $6 general, at the door (children under 10 years of age free), the Water Wise Utah Program will be at the concert with information about water resources and conservation, www.saltlakesymphonicchoir.org.
THE CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, Madeleine Festival Concert, music includes Mozart’s Regina Coeli, K. 108, James MacMillan’s Te Deum, and Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass), May 18, 8 p.m., free, www.utcotm.org.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “All Star Evening,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, the state’s talented high school instrumentalists perform side-by-side with their professional mentors, also featured on the program will be soloist Catherine Winters, flute, playing Liebermann’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, May 20, 7 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$18 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC CHOIR, 65th Annual Spring Concert, Erin Pike Tall, music director, May 22, 8 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, at the door.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Finishing Touches, Masterworks Series, “Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Matthew Zalkind, cello, music also includes Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, and Nielsen’s Symphony No. 6, Sinfonia semplice, May 23, 10 a.m., Abravanel Hall, $15.50 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Matthew Zalkind, cello, music also includes Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, and Nielsen’s Symphony No. 6, Sinfonia semplice, May 23-24, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $18-$69 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
MURRAY CONCERT BAND, Memorial Day Concerts, Dr. Craig Ferrin, principal conductor, May 26, 9 a.m., Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, and 11:30 a.m., Memorial Estates Mountain View, 3135 E. 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, free.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Wasatch Jazz Project, May 27, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Piano Preparatory Division faculty recital, May 31, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.