WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MUSIC THIS WEEK (MARCH 28-APRIL 3, 2012)

For your convenience, we’re listing the concerts that are taking place between today and next Tuesday. And don’t forget, if you want a complete monthly listing please mouse over “Concert Previews” and click on “Upcoming Concerts.”

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, UVU Jazz Ensemble, March 28, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theatre, $12 general and non UVU students, $9 seniors, faculty, staff and UVU students, 801-863-8797, www.uvu.edu/arts/.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Modigliani Quartet, March 28, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $25 general, $5 students with ID, tickets available at the door, general information www.cmsofslc.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, Christian Smith, conductor, March 28, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Songwriter Showcase, March 28, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “Coil,” a dance project by Moving Company in collaboration with WSU Chamber Choir, March 29, 4:15 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphonic Band, Kirt Saville, conductor, March 29, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LOGAN, Carducci String Quartet, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Utah State University, $24 general, $10 student (with ID), tickets may be purchased online or at the door, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Voices, Allen Matthews, director, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UTAH WIND SYMPHONY, 2012 Student Concerto Competition Winners Concert, Scott Hagen, conductor, Whitney Mensink, flute, Brittney Theurer, alto saxophone, Max Dobson, euphonium, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $10 general, $5 students/seniors, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Showcase featuring Synthesis, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band and Jazz Voices, March 30, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $8 general, $6 students/seniors, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Women’s Chorus, Jean Applonie, conductor, March 30, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6-$10, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BONNEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Weber State University, “Faure’s Requiem,” concert dedicated to Danièle Doctorow, Manfredo Schmeidt, conductor, Brett Patterson, organist, Mark Henderson, director, Michael Palumbo, director, WSU Chamber Orchestra, WSU Chamber Choir, March 30, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 5550 S. 1100 East, South Ogden, $12 general, $9 seniors, free for students, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, A Cappella Choir, March 30, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $7 general, $3 students Arts Pass, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, University of Utah Singers, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $7 general, $3 students Arts Pass, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, music by Schoenberg, Adams, Brahms and Osborne, Thierry Fischer, guest conductor, Michael Chipman, baritone, Matthew McClung, percussionist, April 1, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $18 general, $15 seniors, $5 students (cash or checks only at the door), 801-463-5223, www.novachambermusicseries.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Sundays@7 Faculty Spotlight, Ralph Matson and James Gardner, violin, Stephen Emerson and Elliott Cheney, cello, Heather Conner, piano, David Gardner, baritone, Pam Jones, harpsichord, and the Graduate Vocal Quartet, April 1, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $5-$6, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Honors String Quartets, Mt. Olympus and O.C. Tanner Honors String Quartets, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, UVU Celebration Concert, featuring UVU ensembles, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $8-$10, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony, Donald Peterson, conductor, April 3, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6-$10, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Percussion Ensemble, “Evening of Percussion,” April 3, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general, $3 students, free for U students with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Browning String Quartet, Shi-Hwa Wang and Ann Cox, violin, Michael Palumbo, viola, Viktor Uzur, cello, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room, BC 136, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free, well behaved children 8 and older are welcome.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Student Composers Showcase, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

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About Edward Reichel

Edward Reichel, author, writer and composer, has been covering the classical music scene in Utah since 1997. For many years he served as the primary music critic for the Deseret News. He has also written for a number of publications, including Chamber Music Magazine, OPERA Magazine, 15 Bytes, Park City Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He can be reached at ed.reichel@gmail.com. Reichel Recommends is also on Twitter @ReichelArts.

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