UTAH SYMPHONY, 54th Annual “Salute to Youth, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, Jennifer Bate, soprano, Alex Cheng, Jessica Coombs and Jacob Petek, piano, Richard Jones, cello, Rebekah Willey, Aubree Oliverson and Emily Richards, violin, and Savannah Holly Smith, harp, October 1, 7 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$18 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Instrumental Showcase,” BYU Philharmonic, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra will perform, October 1, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Faculty Artist Alexander Woods, violin, October 2, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Showcase, The Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Dixieland Band, Jazz Voices and Synthesis perform, October 2, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Pendulum Duo, percussion concert, guest artists Joseph Krygier and Susan Powell, October 2, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 seniors and youth, $5 USU faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Spotlight, faculty and student ensembles, October 2, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Japan: Land of the Rising Sun,” Dr. Brady Allred, music director, the Vocal Artist’s bon voyage concert before their tour to Hawaii and Japan, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Waterford School Concert Hall, 1480 E. 9400 South, Sandy, $15 general, $5 students, 801-232-7521, at www.saltlakechoralartists.org or at the door.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BRAVO! Seriously/Now, Frank Wildhorn and Friends, the Broadway composer of The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jekyll & Hyde, The Civil War, and pop music takes you on a journey through his celebrated catalog of music, October 3, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10-$35, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Guest Artist Thomas Glenn, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Flute Fantasies,” Conor Nelson, guest artist, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Science Building Auditorium, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, guest artist John Scofield, guitar, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 seniors and youth, $5 USU faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
LDS COMPOSERS’ NETWORK, Chamber Music Concert, music includes Sextet by Laurence Lowe, Trio for Piano, Violin and Clarinet by Aaron Pike and Oboe Sonata by Robert Manookin, October 4, 7 p.m., Old Salt Lake 24th Ward Building, upstairs hall (disabled access from the rear), 700 N. 200 West, free.
UTOPIA EARLY MUSIC, “Harvest Song: Music from Medieval Germany,” music includes the ethereal chant of Hildegard von Bingen and the earthy Carmina Burana, October 4-5, 8 p.m., October 6, 5 p.m., Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, freewill payment, suggested donation of $15 general, $12 seniors and $10 students, www.utopiaearlymusic.org.
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY AUTUMN CLASSICS, Salon Concert at the home of Festival Directors Russell and Leslie Harlow, featuring Steinway artist John Novacek, Airi Yoshioka and Monte Belknap, violin, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Cheung Chau, cello, Leslie Harlow, viola, program features selections from Beethoven’s String Quartet, op. 18, no. 4, Paganini’s Moses Variations, for cello and piano, John Novacek’s Four Rags for Two Jons, for clarinet and piano, and virtuoso works by Fritz Kreisler, October 5, 12:30 p.m., make your reservation by email to lharlow@pcmusicfestival.com or by calling 435-649-5309, please include the salon concert date, number of guests, reservations are accepted through the morning of each Salon Concert depending on space, you will receive a confirmation by email or phone, $50 per person, checks to PCCMS or payment using any major credit card will be collected at the event.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, Season Opener, “Brahms Double Concerto,” Robert Baldwin, music director and conductor, Ralph Matson, violin, John Eckstein, cello, other music includes Henry Wolking’s Salt Lake Overture, and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1, October 5, 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.
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY AUTUMN CLASSICS, Artist Showcase Concert, featuring Steinway artist John Novacek, Airi Yoshioka and Monte Belknap, violin, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Cheung Chau, cello, Leslie Harlow, viola, program features Ernst Dohnanyi’s Sextet, for violin, viola, clarinet, cello, horn and piano, Robert Schumann’s String Quartet, op. 41, no. 3, and Beethoven’s Spring Sonata op. 24, for piano and violin, October 6, 3 p.m., Temple Har Shalom, 3700 N. Brookside Court, Park City, $20 general, $15 students and seniors 62+, music students free, tickets available at the door, 435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com.
CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, Eccles Organ Festival, Jean-Baptiste Robin, Chappelle Royale du Château de Versailles, October 6, 8 p.m., free, 801-994-4663, for more concert information, www.utcotm.org.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, “Tints and Hues by the Masters,” Cheung Chau, conductor, music includes Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp and Mussorgsky’s, Pictures at an Exhibition, the concert will be accompanied with original photographic works by the AVC faculty, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theater, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Flute Choir, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Utah Trombone Day, featuring the Utah Symphony trombone section, October 8, 4:10 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Guest Artist Mirian Conti, October 8, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Autumn Voices,” choral ensembles, October 8, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 youth and seniors, $5 faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Group for New Music,” October 9, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “Jazz at the Station,” October 9, 7 p.m., Grand Lobby, Ogden’s Union Station, 2501 Wall Avenue, well behaved children are welcome, free.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “Three B’s – Bach, Beethoven and Brahms,” Faculty Recital, David Park, violin, October 9, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Jazz Ensembles, October 9, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 youth and seniors, $5 faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LOGAN, Emerson String Quartet, October 10, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Utah State University, $24 general, $10 student (with ID), season subscription, $96 general, $40 student (with ID), tickets may be purchased online or at the door, 435-797-8022, www.srts.usu.edu.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Spectacular!, Nathan Pacheco, a rising star vocalist (and BYU alumnus), hosts and performs at the university’s homecoming week concerts with the Young Ambassador’s, Living Legends, Women’s Chorus, Wind Symphony and the Cougarettes, October 10-11, 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center, $14-$25, 800-322-2981, 801-422-2981, www.byutickets.com.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Cultural Affairs presents, The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles in “It Gets Better,” written and directed by Speak Theater Arts’ Liesel Reinhart, It Gets Better provides a performing arts response to the difficult issue of bullying, October 11, 7:30p.m., Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, $10, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com. Note: The chorus will be working in the community the week of October 7-11, other events that are open to the public include a World Café at the Eccles Community Arts Center on October 9, 7 p.m., and an informal brown bag lunch at October 8, 12 p.m., Weber State’s Center for Diversity and Unity.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Autumn Showcase, U. Choirs, October 11, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, A Jazz Trio, with guest artist Jack Reilly, October 11, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY AUTUMN CLASSICS, Salon Concert at the home of Festival Directors Russell and Leslie Harlow, featuring Steinway artist Michael Gurt, Monte Belknap and Alexander Woods, violin, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Michelle Kesler, cello, Leslie Harlow, viola, program features virtuoso works for solo piano, virtuoso works by Kreisler for violin and piano, Scherzo from the Reger Quintet for clarinet and strings and Beethoven’s Violin Sonata, op. 30, no. 1, for piano and violin, October 12, 11 a.m., make your reservation by email to lharlow@pcmusicfestival.com or by calling 435-649-5309, please include the salon concert date, number of guests, reservations are accepted through the morning of each Salon Concert depending on space, you will receive a confirmation by email or phone, $50 per person, checks to PCCMS or payment using any major credit card will be collected at the event.
THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH, “Music of Great Britain,” University of Utah graduate students Sonja Sperling and Eric Schmidt are guest conductors, the concert will feature great composers of Great Britain, including Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Hubert Parry, Georg Frideric Handel and Edward Elgar, October 12, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, free admission, for advanced tickets send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Fall Tickets, PO Box 2623, SLC, UT, 84110, www.casu.org.
OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOCIATION, “BYU Ballroom Dance Company,” October 12, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $14-$22, for more information and tickets, www.symphonyballet.org.
SALTY CRICKET COMPOSERS COLLECTIVE, “Broadway Bound?,” an evening of musical theatre and new opera scenes, October 12, 7:30 p.m., Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple, $20 general, $10 students, tickets online or at the door, $30 general, $20 students, if purchased the day of the performance, www.saltycricket.org.
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY AUTUMN CLASSICS, Artist Showcase Concert, featuring Steinway artist Michael Gurt, Monte Belknap and Alexander Woods, violin, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Michelle Kesler, cello, Leslie Harlow, viola, program features Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor, op. 25, Penderecki’s Quartet for clarinet and strings, and Chopin’s Piano Sonata in B minor, October 13, 3 p.m., Temple Har Shalom, 3700 N. Brookside Court, Park City, $20 general, $15 students and seniors 62+, music students free, tickets available at the door, 435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Sundays@7 Faculty Spotlight, Jeffrey Price, piano, October 13, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Gallery Series, NOVA is pleased to announce their inaugural concerts for the new Gallery Series with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s Sonatas for Violin and Piano, performed by Utah Symphony associate concertmaster Kathryn Eberle, and NOVA artistic director, Jason Hardink, the cycle will begin with two concerts this season and conclude during the ‘14-’15 season, October 13, 3 p.m., Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, $25, tickets online or cash or checks at the door, www.novachambermusicseries.org.
JAZZSLC, The Clayton Brothers Quintet, Grammy-nominated quintet features John Clayton, bass, Jeff Clayton, saxophone, Terell Stafford, trumpet, Gerald Clayton, piano, and Obed Calvaire, drums, October 14, 7:30 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $24.50 general, $10 students, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Jazz Ensemble, October 14, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theatre, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY OF UTAH, “Comic Book Heroes,” Donny Gilbert, music director, music from Superman, Batman, Green Hornet, and Captain America, October 14, 7:30 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. WVC, admission is free, but donations are appreciated, www.westvalleysymphonyutah.org.
AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “Two Great Overtures,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor, Jennifer Newman, English horn, the symphony will perform Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, Schubert’s Overture to Rosamunde, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, first movement, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, final movement, October 15, 8 p.m., Eastmont Middle School, 10100 S. 1300 East, $10 general, $8 students, $5 youth 7-15, tickets at the door, www.americanwestsymphony.org.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Emerald Brass Quintet, October 15, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 youth and seniors, $5 faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Fall Choirfest, October 15, 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, “String Sensation,” faculty string recital, Cheung Chau and Donna Fairbanks, October 15, 7:30 p.m., Science Building Auditorium, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Trio Con Brio Copenhagen, music by Beethoven, Cassado and Shostakovich, October 16, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $30 general, $10 students with ID, tickets available at the door, for general information and season ticket pricing www.cmsofslc.org.
UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY, Young Artists Concert, Bryce Rytting, conductor, October 16-17, 7:30 p.m., music by Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Kabalevsky, Gordeli, Mozart, Sarasate, Mendelssohn and Liszt, Clare Bowler, Joseph Buck, Amberlee Woodhouse and Michael Xiao, piano, Erika Dalton, Alex Heyrend and Rebekah Willey, violin, Karalyn Lewis, flute, Aaron Price, horn, Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, $10 seniors/students, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Faculty Vocal Recital, Karen Bruestle, vocalist, Gerta Wiemer, piano, October 17, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theatre, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “OcTUBAfest 2013,” October 17- 19, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
THE ORCHESTRA AT TEMPLE SQUARE, Fall Concert “An Austrian Cello Concerto and a Russian Symphony.” Spring Concert, Igor Gruppman, conductor, Daniel Gaisford, cello, October 18-19, 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake Tabernacle, Temple Square, free tickets are required for this event, tickets can be obtained over the internet at www.lds.org/church/events, or by calling 801-570-0080 or 1-866-537-8457, or at the ticket office located at door 4 of the Conference Center, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Organ Symphony with Richard Elliott, music includes Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani, and Douglas Pew’s Fantasia On An Air for Organ and Orchestra, John Pew, music director and conductor, October 18-19, 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, Salome, by Richard Strauss, Stewart Robertson, conductor, Kevin Newbury, stage director, Marcy Stonikas, Michael Chioldi, Jon Frederic West and Victoria Livengood, vocals, semi-staged production with costumes, October 18, 7:30 p.m., October 20, 2 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $49-$103 general, (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student and discounted ticket pricing 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahopera.org.
MURRAY SYMPHONY, Fall Concert, Julie Christofferson, conductor, music includes Autumn Leaves, Tchaikovsky’s October, and music from Harry Potter and Wicked, October 19, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School Auditorium, 5440 S. State Street, $6 general, children 10 and under free, tickets at the door, www.murraysymphony.org.
DAVIS COUNTY SYMPHONY, “Halloween Concert,” a Spooktacular evening of Halloween and other fun music, there will be indoor trick or treating, feel free to come in your favorite costume, October 19, 7 p.m., concert is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “The Ingredients of Opera,” directed by Lawrence Vincent, BYU Philharmonic, conducted by Kory Katseanes, featuring selections from Strauss’ popular Die Fledermaus and designed to encourage an interest and enthusiasm for opera, October 19, 11 a.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Die Fledermaus, directed by Lawrence Vincent, BYU Philharmonic, Kory Katseanes, conductor, mistaken identity, revenge and practical jokes form the basis of this popular 19th century operetta, October 19, 7:30 p.m., and 11:00 a.m. matinee, previews, $10, October 22-26, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $15 general, $14 alumni/seniors, $11 students, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, Eccles Organ Festival, Dongho Lee, Christ Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 20, 8 p.m., free, 801-994-4663, for more concert information, www.utcotm.org.
AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “Two Great Overtures,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor, Jennifer Newman, English horn, the symphony will perform Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, Schubert’s Overture to Rosamunde, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, first movement, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, final movement, October 21, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $8, tickets at the door, www.americanwestsymphony.org.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Autumn Winds, wind symphony, David Fullmer, conductor, the concert will be a mix of wind classics and contemporary surprises in a mixed media presentation, October 21, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theater, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Orpheus Winds, chamber ensemble, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC WINDS, “Folk Tales,” Thomas P. Roher, music director and conductor, with Dan Chaston, band director Viewmont High School, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Viewmont High School, 120 W. 1000 North, Bountiful, free admission.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Combos, October 22, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Guest Artist Hans Halt, October 23, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Extracts From the Fall of the House of Usher,” Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher is set to new music for this new annual Halloween tradition, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, St. Michael Trio, Daniel Cher, Michael Flexer and Russell Hancock, guest artists, the trio performs classical masterworks, jazz and rock tunes, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Science Building Auditorium, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
WASATCH CHORALE, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $10 general, $8 seniors/students, $5 each group of 6 or more, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, Open Dress Rehearsal, “Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25,” Yan Pascal Tortellier, conductor, Orion Weiss, piano, program also includes Fanfare and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas, and Symphony No. 5 by Sibelius, October 25, 10 a.m., Abravanel Hall, $15.50, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Cultural Affairs presents the group yMusic, a sextet of young performers blending the genres of classical and pop music, October 25, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $17 general, $15 senior/student, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, St. Michael Trio, Daniel Cher, Michael Flexer and Russell Hancock, guest artists, the trio performs classical masterworks, jazz and rock tunes, October 25, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25,” Yan Pascal Tortellier, conductor, Orion Weiss, piano, program also includes Fanfare and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas, and Symphony No. 5 by Sibelius, October 25-26, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $18-$69 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student and discounted ticket pricing, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Utah Philharmonia, “12th Annual Halloween Concert: Beam Me Up Scotty!,” Robert Baldwin, conductor, includes music by Chadwick, Hermann and music from Star Trek, October 25-26, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com. Note: Audience members are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and children are invited to join the costume parade.
SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “With Sounding Brass! Songs of Praise Choir, Organ, Brass & Percussion,” Dr. Brady Allred, music director, featuring the Salt Lake Chamber Artists Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, Youth Honor Choir and Young Choral Artists, October 25-26, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1075 S. 2300 East, $20 general, $10 students, 801-232-7521, at www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.
AMERICAN FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA, “Family Pops Concert,” Dr. Craig Jessop, artistic director and conductor, a fun-filled family evening of magical music from the Disney archives and other pops favorites, children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, October 26, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Utah State University, Logan, $15, 2 free children’s tickets are available for each adult ticket sold, www.americanfestivalchorus.org.
THE NEW AMERICAN PHILHARMONIC, BALLET & OPERA ASSOCIATION, Fall concert, David Van Alstyne, conductor, October 26, 7:30 p.m., Roy High School, 2150 W. 4800 South, Roy, free.
WASATCH COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Fall Classics Concert,” Ted Zalkind, music director and conductor, October 27, 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S. Foothill Drive, free.
TAYLORSVILLE-SLCC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Classic Halloween Concert,” Adam Larson, music director and conductor, October 28, 7:30 p.m., Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road, free, $5 suggested donation, www.taylorsvillesymphony.com.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “A Tribute to Mexico,” percussion faculty recital with guest artist Peter Hussey, the concert will consist of innovative 20th century percussion repertoire for UVU’s Global Spotlight on Mexico, October 28, 7:30 p.m., Science Building Auditorium, $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “A Superhero Halloween,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, spooky music, crazy costumes, tricks and treats for your eyes and ears, you and your family can compete in one of the state’s largest costume contests with categories for groups, adult, children and orchestra members, October 29, 7 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$18, (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Symphonic Band, October 29, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Wind Ensemble, October 29, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BRAVO! Seriously/Expressive, Zagreb Saxophone Quartet, Europe’s esteemed woodwind ensemble, presents a program of classical and contemporary works, October 30, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $8-$13 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Symphony Orchestra, October 30, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.