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Summer Concerts Under the Stars 2008
Presented in a stunning 2000-seat outdoor amphitheater, surrounded by the cliffs of Zion National Park. Bring a picnic, kick off your shoes, plan to participate. It's casual, it's fun, it's cool and it's relaxing. Over 900 seats have backs and arms and others are seated on bleachers.
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| May 17 - Southwest Symphony Orchestra |
A rousing and entertaining evening of Broadway, pops and patriotic music. Guest pianist, Peter Vinograde will perform Rhapsody in Blue with the Symphony. The Southwest Symphony is Southern Utah's preeminent orchestra under the direction of Gary Caldwell. Come early and enjoy a chuck-wagon at 6:30 p.m. (minimal extra charge) and a Ranger Bart Lecture. Chuckwagon dinner at 6:30; Bar Anderson lecture 7:00 and Concert at 8:00. Gary Caldwell, Conductor |
| May 31 - Utah Saxophone Quartet |
The Utah Saxophone Quartet is a versatile group of Utah's finest saxophonists and doubling musicians—Ray Smith, Daron Bradford, David Feller, and Gaylen Smith. The group performs on saxophones as well as clarinets and flutes. The offerings range from classical to jazz, and every program is energetic, creative, and fun. The group has performed with high critical acclaim throughout the state, and their new double CD, "Playing Tribute" has been well-received throughout the country. The Utah Saxophone Quartet |
| June 7 - Vince Redhouse |
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"As a member of the Dine (Navajo) Nation, I am among those American Indians who has been influenced by the culture at large while retaining a vital connection with the world of our Fathers. We are called Urban Indians."
"I believe music is more than what we hear but something that we feel at a very deep place. I think of music as a spiritual event that we participate in-the musician as well as the listener. Navajo people have always been regarded as spiritual people and my family through the generations was known for its medicine men-my grandfather Hosteen Redhouse was greatly respected in Indian Country. I believe those gifts continue to be passed to us just as physical characteristics are, except these are spiritual. My music carries the Spirit of my dad and his fathers and I am keenly aware of this especially when I play the Native Flute and when I compose music. Music for me is one of the greatest expressions of spirit and heart and healing and it is the gift I am blessed to share." -Vince Redhouse  Vince Redhouse |
| June 21 - Randy Anderson Band |
The popular Randy Anderson Band has a lock on the hearts of Southern Utah audiences as fans fill the amphitheater every summer! It is said that one of the best ways to forget about your troubles is to let go and line dance - expressly to music by Randy. Good advice for many Anderson fans who two-step every chance they get and whose lives have turned around.. . The band plays and sings country-western with an easy swing and an irresistible toe-tappin' rhythm. Fans are invited to dance the night away or to sit back and relish the music of the evening under the stars. This concert only begins at 7:30 p.m.  The Randy Anderson Band |
| July 12 - Tingstad and Rumbel |
| Grammy Award winners Tingstad and Rumbel perform virtuoso American finger-style guitar and beautiful melodic woodwinds inspired by music from America, Asia, the British Isles and Spain. The music speaks to the heart, embraces relationships to the natural world with connections to various traditions and deep feelings of inner peace. Understated, yet powerful, the artists and the music encourage an appreciation for community and stewardship.
"Acoustic instrumental music simply doesn't get any better - period. It shouldn't come as any surprise that these two supremely talented musicians have released yet another excellent album. A Moment's Peace deserves a place on the CD shelf of any acoustic music lover, no matter how many previous Tingstad and Rumbel recordings already sit there. The CD earns my highest recommendation with almost laughable ease."  Tingstad and Rumbel |
| July 19 - Utah Premiere Brass Band |
A British-style brass band with a unique sound capable of whispered soft passages and powerful fortissimos. Performances showcase a breadth of musical styles, including original symphonic works, orchestral transcriptions, light classical, jazz, Broadway music, solo concertos and others. Utah Premiere Brass was formed in the year 2000 in an effort to revive a musical genre that was once the pride of every Utah community. At the turn of the 20th century, over 100 brass bands performed throughout the state.. Utah Premiere Brass has attracted thirty-two highly proficient brass and percussion musicians from all across the state of Utah. Boyer of the Utah Brass Band |
| July 26 - Brazilian Guitar Quartet |
Praised by the Washington Post for their "seductive beauty" and "virtuosic gusto," the Brazilian Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of world's leading guitar ensembles. The group's unique combination, of regular six-string and extended-range, eight-string guitars, allows for the exploration of an original and unusual repertoire. In their almost ten years of activity, the BGQ has performed more than 250 concerts in the Americas, Europe and Asia, often receiving ecstatic audience responses, garnering rave reviews, and meeting sold-out halls. The Brazilian Guitar Quartet |
| Aug 2 - Utah Swing Band |
The Utah Swing Orchestra combines 7-10 of the finest jazz musicians around to play the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many others. This is a chance to sit back and enjoy the nostalgic sounds of another era or to have an excuse to "Jump Jive and Wail," this Utah jazz band will keep you dancing and tapping your foot all night. The Utah Swing Band |
| Aug 16 - Most Wanted |
Most Wanted is a popular and electrifying band consisting of Utah's four top professional musicians. This is a versatile, energetic band who've played throughout the West for several years entertaining with a repertoire of country, disco, classic rock and everything in between. Most Wanted |
| Aug 23 - Christopher Caliendo Trio |
An evening of world music blending Afro Cuban, Brazilian, Spanish, Italian and Columbian styles into a dynamic form of classical world chamber music. Composer, guitarist, conductor, teacher and publicist Christopher Caliendo has written over five hundred classical/world music compositions, some of which comprise his American Tangos, American Gypsy, Chamber Jazz, Classical Jazz and World Music collections. He has appeared at numerous festivals in residence, including the prestigious Sunflower Music Festival where an evening of his world music compositions was performed live on NPR radio. He will be accompanied by renowned musicians John Barcellona on flute and Ian Flatt, cello. The Christopher Caliendo Trio |
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