September 10, 2004

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539 Alma St., Palo Alto. This art gallery also presents concerts, poetry readings and wine tastings. For more information call (650) 566-1381 or visit http://art21.us.

Poetry and jazz will be presented Sept. 17 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

EST, a jazz trio from Sweden, will perform Sept. 18 from 8 to 10 p.m.

"All That and Jazz," featuring Tim Enos and Norm Copperman, will perform Sept. 24 from 8 to 10 p.m.
California Bach Society

1279 Eighth Ave., Suite 106, San Francisco. In its 2004-2005 season, the society will explore the theme of reflection and renewal in four different programs, all conducted by Warren Stewart. All Palo Alto performances will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 555 Waverly St., Palo Alto. Show time is 8 p.m. A pre-concert lecture will take place 45 minutes prior to each performance. Lectures are free for all ticket-holders. Call (415) 262-0272 or visit www.calbach.org.

The series begins on Oct. 23 with "Orlando di Lasso & Andrea Gabrieli: The Sibylline Prophecies and Oedipus Tyrannus." This program pairs two remarkable works that set classical texts. Lasso's intensely chromatic polyphonic setting of ancient oracles and Gabrieli's choral recitative for the choruses of Sophocles' tragedy each represent unique responses to classical sources.

"Michael Praetorius: Praetorius and the German Carol Tradition" will showcase the man who fused Lutheran chorale tunes with the polychoral techniques of Gabrieli. The California Bach Society will be joined by the Whole Noyse for this holiday celebration. The performance will be Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick's Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road in Menlo Park.

Heinrich Schütz: Cantiones Sacrae" will highlight a rarely performed collection of Latin motets by Schutz. The performance will be on March 5.

The May 7 program, "J.S. Bach and C.P.E. Bach: Concert in Hamburg, 1786, will present the first public performance of the "B minor mass," which took place under the direction of Bach's son, Carl Phillip Emanuel. The evening will also include music by C.P.E. Bach and selections from Handel's "Messiah."

Single tickets for all concerts are $25 general; $18 seniors; $10 students. Subscription packages for all four concerts cost $85 for general admission; $60 for seniors; $34 for students. Subscribers are offered preferred seating when available.
California Youth Symphony

441 California Ave., Palo Alto. Conducted by Leo Eylar, this youth orchestra performs throughout the year at the Flint Center in Cupertino, the San Mateo Performing Arts Center and Foothill's Smithwick Theatre. All concerts will take place at 2:30 p.m. For more information call (650) 325-6666 or visit www.cys.org.

The symphony will perform on Nov. 14 at Flint and Nov. 21 in San Mateo.

The traditional free holiday concert will take place on Dec. 12 at Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. A variety of instrumental and seasonal music will be featured.

The early spring concerts will take place on March 13 in San Mateo and March 20 at Flint.

The late spring concerts will take place on May 15 at Flint and May 22 in San Mateo.
Tickets are $12 general admission; $6 for seniors and students and will be available at the box offices on the days of the performance. A family season pass (2 adults + children) is $50. A family pass for a single concert is $24.
Cantabile Choral Guild

Formerly known as the Baroque Choral Guild, the chorus is dedicated to raising the level of classical chorus-music appreciation. All concerts will take place in First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto. Preview lectures will take place a half-hour before each concert. Show time is 8 p.m. For more information please call (650) 424-1410 or visit www.cantabile.org.

"Seasons of Christmas" will showcase thematically connected sets of pieces for the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. The program will include early Renaissance motets by Josquin, Andrea Gabrieli and Spanish composers T.L. Victoria and Francisco Guerrero. The performance will take place on Dec. 11.

"Songs of Love and Liturgy" will present the works of masters from three distinctly different eras. From the Italian Renaissance: G.P. Palestrina's "Song of Songs," a collection of motets on biblical love poetry. From modern-day Finland: Einojuhani Rautavaara's "Vigilia" the first setting in Finnish of the Russian Orthodox vespers liturgy. From the German Baroque: J.S. Bach's "Motet No. 6, Lobet den Herrn." The performance will take place on March 12.

"Winds of Time" will feature a triptych of larger works for brass, keyboard, and chorus. They include "Magnificat" for three choirs by Giovanni Gabrieli; a reprise of the Mass by local composer William Ludtke that Cantabile commissioned and premiered 15 years ago; and "Seven Ghosts" by Minnesota composer Libby Larsen, setting letters written to George Washington by poet Phillis Wheatley, to Harriet Beecher Stowe by soprano Jenny Lind and others. The performance will take place on June 4.

Individual tickets are $25 general; $20 seniors; and $10 students. Season subscriptions are $60 general; $45 seniors; $25 students.
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Heritage Bank of Commerce Family Concert Series

This free family-concert series features music from around the world. Monthly concerts will take place on Sundays at 2 and/or 4 p.m. at the Community School of Music and Arts' Finn Center, Tateuchi Hall, 230 San Antonio Circle in Mountain View. Limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the event only. No advance seating available. For more information please call (650) 917-6800; visit www.arts4all.org.

The Kathy Kallick Band will showcase American bluegrass on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.

Whole Noyse will perform holiday baroque music on Dec. 19 at 2 and 4 p.m.

Murasaki will perform Japanese music on Jan. 30 at 2 and 4 p.m.

SoVoSo will perform African a cappella on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.

Golden Bough will showcase early American music on March 20 at 4 p.m.

Hot Club of San Francisco will perform Parisian music on April 3 at 2 and 4 p.m.

Quinteto Latino will perform classical Latino music on May 15 at 4 p.m.

Mark Russo & the Classy Cats, accompanied by guest vocalist Mary Blaser, will perform on June 26 at 2 and 4 p.m.
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Concerts4Kids

Geared for kids, this free concert series will take place on Sundays at 2 and/or 4 p.m. at the Community School of Music and Arts' Finn Center, Tateuchi Hall, 230 San Antonio Circle in Mountain View. For more information please call (650) 917-6800 or visit www.arts4all.org.

Ralph's World will perform fun songs for young children on Oct. 24 at 2 and 4 p.m.

Kathy Kallick Band will perform American bluegrass on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

SoVoSo will perform African a cappella Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

Golden Bough will perform early American music March 20 at 2 p.m.

Quinteto Latino will perform classical Latin music May 15 at 2 p.m.

Jenna Mammina will perform jazz June 5 at 2 and 4 p.m.
Stanford Lively Arts Informances at the Community School of Music and Arts

These free, informal sessions bring world-class artists to the community to talk about their careers and to perform musical excerpts. A community partnership between CSMA and Stanford Lively Arts. All Informances will take place on either Mondays or Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Tateuchi Hall, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. No advance seating is available. For more information please call (650) 917-6800; visit www.arts4all.org.

Tapestry, a vocal ensemble specializing in early and contemporary music, will be featured on Oct. 28.

Daedalus String Quartet will perform contemporary and classical music on Jan. 27.

Sekou Sundiata, an African-American poet, performance artist and musician, will perform a spoken-word program on Feb. 14.

Spoleto Festival Chamber Music will be featured on Feb. 28.

St. Lawrence String Quartet will be featured on March 28.
Music@6, CSMA Faculty in Concert

This concert series will showcase the Community School of Music and Arts' educators and colleagues. All shows are Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Tateuchi Hall 230 San Antonio Circle, MountainView. Admission is $8 general and $4 students/seniors.

Pianist Heidi Hau will perform on Oct. 13.

Guitarist Jim Witzel will be perform jazz on Oct. 27.

Tomas Montoya will be featured on Latin guitar Nov. 17.

Wind Quintet will be featured Jan. 12.

Three Sopranos Valentine Program will be featured Feb. 16.

Brazilian Jazz will be showcased on March 2.

Gloria Chien on Chinese pipa will be featured on April 13.

"Digital Arts, Music in the Making" will be the program on April 27.

Piano Trios are set for May 4.

Flutists will perform on May 25.
CSMA's Classes Without Quizzes

This series will present visual arts and music lectures by university faculty. All lectures will take place on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at CSMA's Tateuchi Hall 230 San Antonio Circle, MountainView. Tickets are $10 general admission; $8 seniors and students.

Pianist Heidi Hau will perform on Oct. 13.

Professor Elliot Eisner will discuss "What do the arts teach?" on Oct. 1.

Professor Elizabeth Barkley will give a lecture on music in October (the exact date and topic will be announced later).

Professor Marilyn Wyman will discuss native North American art in November (date to be announced).

Professor Bridget Cooks will discuss the art of the Harlem renaissance on Jan. 7.

Professor Bill Fredlund will lecture in February (the exact date and topic will be announced later).

Professor Prof. Jay Manley will discuss American musical theatre on April 15.

Professor Robert Hartwell will discuss the ethnic roots of rock 'n roll (date to be announced).

Professor Frances Rushing will give an art lecture (date to be announced).
El Camino Youth Symphony

2439 Birch St., Suite 3, Palo Alto. Led by Music Director and Conductor Dr. Camilla Kolchinsky, the award-winning Palo Alto-based youth symphony has provided a challenging yet nurturing environment for school aged musicians since 1963. Call (650) 327-2611 or visit www.ecys.org.

On Oct. 2, the El Camino Youth Symphony will host its annual benefit recital, headlined by violinist Philippe Quint, a two-time Grammy Award nominee. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave. in Palo Alto.
Tickets are $28/$22.

The season will officially kick off the weekend of Nov. 6-7, with concerts featuring Brahm's "Symphony No. 1," Saint-Saens' "Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. I" (Wilbur Wang on piano) and Khachaturian's "Violin Concerto, Mvt. I" (Joy Lin on violin). The Nov. 6 concert will take place at 7:30 pm at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Road in Redwood City. The Nov. 7 concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Gunn High School's Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto.
Tickets are $10/$5.

The Holiday Concert will take place on Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto. It will feature holiday favorites and solo performances by ECYS concerto competition winners: violin Timothy Yu, cellist Taeho Oh and clarinetist Dustin Hsu.

The Annual Benefit Concerts will take place on March 12-13. The program will feature special guest artist, pianist Rueibin Chen, performing Liszt's "Concerto No. 1." Other works will include Bernstein's "Candide Overture" and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4" The March 12 performance will take place at 7:30 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Road in Redwood City. The March 13 performance will take place at the San Jose Civic Auditorium, 135 W. San Carlos St. in San Jose.
Tickets are $30/$20.

The Season Finale will take place on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Spangenberg Theatre. Featured pieces include Ravel's "La Valse," Lalo's "Symphonie Espagnole, Mvt. I" (with violinist Carly Tieu) and Shostakovich's "Concerto No. 1, Mvt. I" (with violist Alex Kuo).
Tickets are $10/$5.

The Bon Voyage Concerts, feature a special repertoire for the Symphony's 2005 tour of central Europe, will take place on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Redwood City and June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto

All concerts in this series will take place at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Road in Palo Alto. Show time is 4 p.m. For more information please call (650) 856-6662 or visit www.fccpa.org.

The series kicks off on Nov. 7 with "A Requiem for Humanity," featuring Johannes Brahms' "A German Requiem. Conducted by Gregory Wait, the concert will showcase the Congregational Oratorio Society with Dawn Reyen and Joe Guthrie on piano.

The Oxford Street Brass returns with a mix of Bach, Rossini, Ingolf Dahl, and Scott Joplin on Jan. 30.

"If Music Be the Food of Love" will include the music of Beethoven and songs by Schubert, Schumann and Theodore Chanler. Pianist Katherine Buss and soprano Jennifer Buss Barron will perform at the Feb. 27 concert.

"My True Love Hath My Heart" will feature selected works by Wilberg, Berger, Fauré, Lauridsen and Britten on April 3. Daniel Hughes will conduct.

"Chamber Music Treasures" will showcase works for piano trio by Beethoven, Piazzola and Dvorak. The Trio Jubilee, featuring Claudia Bloom, Thomas Shoebotham and Su Mi Park, will perform on April 17.

"PASSION!" will include Johann Sebastian Bach's "The Passion According to Saint Matthew." Gregory Wait will conduct the Congregational Oratorio Society and Orchestra on May 22.

Ticket prices are $10 general; $5 students/seniors.
Fortnightly Music Club

The club is a 97-year-old Palo Alto tradition that welcomes all classical-music enthusiasts, be they amateur singers, professional performers or simply happy listeners. Any member who falls into the former category is welcome to perform at the club's informal events, which take place at members' homes on a monthly basis. Formal concerts are staged monthly at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto. Show time is 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information please visit www.fortnightlymusicclub.org.

The season will kick off on Oct. 3 with the following: pianist Mark Reiss performing Igor Stravinsky's "Four Etudes, Opus 7;" violinist Claudia Bloom and pianist Nora Ayzman performing Dmitri Shostakovitch's "Sonata for Violin and Piano, Opus 134." "Two Songs From Songs of Tagore II" by Lorie Griswold will also be performed. Additional performers include Soprano Kathleen Nitz, flutist Diana Tucker and pianist Nurit Barlev.

The Nov. 14 concert will feature pianist Trudy Roughgarden performing Beethoven's sonata; violist Ruth Freeman and pianist Angela Coons performing Martinu's Viola sonata; soprano Pia Youn and pianist Steven Lightburn will perform works by Bellini, Berlioz and HongRyul Lee.

The Dec. 12 concert will showcase pianist Alex Driskill-Smith; Helene Barnes with French horn ensemble; and soprano Peggy Spool performing works by Richard Strauss.

The Jan. 9 concert will feature pianist Brett Waxdeck performing works by Bartok and Janacek, as well as soprano Edith Zitelli and pianist Susan Gross Bratman performing pieces by Schubert.

The Feb. 13 concert will feature pianist Ray Walton performing works by Haydn and Liszt. Soprano Sophie Delphis will also perform.

The March 13 concert will feature Wangchen Long, a string quartet.

The April 10 concert will feature pianist Natalya Duvanenko and the Miraloma Piano Trio.

The May 15 concert will showcase soprano Barbara Swedlow performing works by Zemlinsky.
Magnificat

Directed by Warren Stewart, this vocal and instrumental ensemble has been performing works from the early Baroque period for more than a decade around the Bay Area. Local performances will take place on Fridays at 8 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave. (at Webster Street) in Palo Alto. A pre-concert lecture will take place 45 minutes before each performance.

Magnificat kicks off its season on Sept. 24 with "Vanity of Vanities," featuring the music of one of the most revered and influential musicians of the 17th century, Iacomo Carissimi. The program features a display of the composer's mastery in three early cantatas and two oratorios.

"A Due Voci Pari" will showcase the works of Claudio Monteverdi on Nov. 12.

"Christmas Vespers" will feature a collaboration between Magnificat and San Francisco Early Music Society on Dec. 17. The two companies will reconstruct an ebullient vespers service composed by Giovanni Rovetta.

"The Sacrifice of Abraham and the Prodigal Son" will highlight the works of French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. The performance will take place on Jan. 28.
Magnificat will conclude its Palo Alto concert series on March 18 with "Passion and Resurrection," featuring 17th-century German composer Heinrich Schutz's powerful setting of the last words of Christ. The concert will also feature Sex Chordae Consort of Viols, led by John Dornenburg.

Series subscription packages are $80 general; $60 seniors; $40 students. Single tickets are $25 general; $18 seniors; $12 students. For more information call (415) 979-4500 or visit www.magnificatbaroque.org or e-mail info@magnificatsf.com.
Master Sinfonia

Established in 1965, Master Sinfonia is the resident orchestra of Foothill College, led by Maestro David Ramadanoff. For more information, please email info@mastersinfonia.org or visit www.mastersinfonia.org.
The ensemble will perform its first concert of the season Nov. 5 at the Santa Clara University Recital Hall. An encore performance will be given Nov. 6 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road in Portola Valley. Both show times are 8 p.m. The program will include "Overture to L'Italiana in Algieri" by Gioacchino Rossini; "Concerto No. 1 for Violin in A minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring guest violinist Robin Mayforth; "The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, featuring guest violinist Robin Mayforth; and "Symphony No. 102 in B-flat major" by Josef Haydn.
The second concert of the season will feature Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Overture to Don Giovanni" and "Symphony No. 34 in C Major"; Bela Bartok's "Divertimento for Strings" and Darius Milhaud's "La Creation du Monde." Performances will take place on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park and Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos.
The third concert of the season will include Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major," featuring guest conductor Pamela Martin; Antonin Dvorak's "Serenade in D minor;" Johannes Brahms's "Variations on a Theme of Haydn" and "Washington's Birthday" by Charles Edward Ives. Performances will take place on March 12 at 8 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley and March 13 at 3 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos.
The season finale, "An All Beethoven Concert, " will feature "Overture to Coriolanus," "Piano Concerto No. 4," featuring guest pianist Mack McCray and "Symphony No. 8 in F Major." Performances will take place on May 7 at 8 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley and May 8 at 3 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos.
Tickets are $15 general, $12 seniors (60+), $5 youth (under 18), $9 for advance groups of 10 or more. $39 for a season subscription.
Menlo Park Chorus

The chorus is a 30-member ensemble sponsored by the City of Menlo Park Community Services, Foothill College Performing Arts Alliance and the Bay Area Music Foundation. The chorus is led by music director and conductor Michael Gibson. For more information, please call (408) 873-9000 or visit www.bamusic.org

The Menlo Park Chorus and Silicon Valley Symphony will perform on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. The program will feature "Magnificat" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi.

The Dec. 18 program will feature a Sing-a-Long with G.F. Handel's "Messiah." The Menlo Park Chorus will perform with professional soloists, the Silicon Valley Symphony and a pipe organ. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave. in Menlo Park.

On March 12, the Chorus will perform John Rutter's "Requiem" with professional soloists, the Silicon Valley Symphony and a pipe organ. Show time is 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave. in Menlo Park.

The Menlo Park Chorus will conclude its season on June 11 by performing Felix Mendelssohn's "Elijah" with professional soloists and the Silicon Valley Symphony. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park.
Tickets are $15 adults; $12 seniors; $5 youth.
New Century Chamber Orchestra

This 13-year-old San Francisco-based orchestra performs without a conductor; Music Director Krista Bennion Feeney chooses the programs and guides the artistic vision. But the responsibility for each piece of music lies in the hands of the performers, allowing the sheer delight of performing to come through. All Palo Alto concerts, except for the Dec. 17 performance, will take place on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. For more information call (415) 357-1111 or visit www.ncco.org.

The Palo Alto season will open on Sep. 17 with "Serenade for Strings," a night of passionately romantic music. The program will feature Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings," Borodin's "Nocturne From Quartet No. 2," Webern's "Langsamer Satz" and Lutoslawski's "Preludes and Fugue for 13 Solo Strings."

"Holiday Baroque" will feature J.S. Bach's "Air from Orchestral Suite #3," "Concerto Grosso for Two Oboes" and "Bassoon and Strings"; Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Cellos" and "Concerto for Four Cellos"; Handel's "Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 2"; Albinoni's "Concerto Op. 9 No. 2 for Oboe" and Charpentier's "Noel Pour Les Instruments." The concert will take place on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave. in Palo Alto.

"Music of Astor Piazzolla" on Feb. 4 will feature Henry Cowell's "Variations on Thirds for Two Violas and Strings"; Lou Harrison's "Suite for Symphonic Strings"; Aaron Jay Kernis' "Concierto de Dance Hits" (featuring guitarist David Tanenbaum and Aaron Jay Kernis conducting); and Astor Piazzolla's "Concerto for Guitar, Bandoneon & Strings" (featuring guitarist David Tanenbaum and Coco Trivisano on bandoneon).

The June 3 concert will showcase Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis," Henri Dutilleux's "Mystčre de l'Instant," Gyorgy Ligeti's "Ramifications" and Vivaldi's "Concerto for Violin and Double String Orchestra."
Individual tickets are $18, $28 and $39 and can be purchased online at www.ncco.org or through the City Box Office at (415) 392-4400. Half-price tickets are available for students.
Nova Vista Symphony

The symphony is led by Conductor Nuvi Mehta. All performances will take place on Saturdays at 8 p.m. at Foothill College's Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. For more information call (408) 530-0700 or e-mail novavista@juno.com

"La Vie Parisienne," an all-French program, will feature Ravel's "Le Tombeau de Couperin" and "Mother Goose Suite," as well as Saint-Saens' "Rhondo Capriccioso," featuring soloist Nuvi Mehta conducting from the violin. Gounod's "Petite Symphonie for Winds" will also be performed. The concert will take place on Nov. 13.

"American Pops" on Jan. 8 will feature great American compositions, such as Aaron Copland's "An Outdoor Overture" and "Hoe Down" (from Rodeo); George Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" and selections from Rodgers' and Bennet's "South Pacific." There will also be a medley of Star Trek themes.

"The Romantics" on March 5 will showcase Weber's "Oberon Overture" and Schumann's "Symphony 4." Ann Krinitsky will be the guest conductor.

"The Classics" on April 23 will feature Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2" (with soloist Kateryna Titova) and Beethoven's "Symphony 8." The winner of the 2004 International Russian Music Piano Competition will also perform.
Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 seniors; $8 students; free for children under 12.
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra

4000 Middlefield Road, M-1, Palo Alto. This award-winning local youth orchestra, led by Benjamin Simon, has been performing locally for more than 30 years. Call (650) 856-3848 or visit www.pacomusic.org. E-mail paco-us@mindspring.com.

Senior PACO performances are scheduled for Oct. 23, Dec. 11, Feb. 26 and May 21.
Senior PACO performances on Oct. 23, Dec. 11 and May 21 will take place at 8 p.m. at Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. The Feb. 26 concert will take place at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave. in Palo Alto. Tickets are $5-$10 preferred seating.

The Junior PACO performances are scheduled for Nov. 20, Feb. 19 and May 14.
Junior PACO performances on Nov. 20 and May 14 will take place at 8 p.m. at Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are $5-$8 preferred seating. The Feb. 19 concert will take place at the Community School of Music and Arts' Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Tickets are $5-$8 limited seating.

Training PACO plays Nov. 14, Feb. 27 and June 5.
All Training PACO performances will take place at 3 p.m. at the Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Tickets are $4-$6 general seating.

Preparatory PACO will take place on Jan. 28 and May 13.
The Preparatory PACO performance on Jan. 28 will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Cubberly Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The May 13 performance will take place at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Tickets for both are $3-$5 general seating.

Superstrings PACO will take place on Feb. 4 and May 27.
Both Superstrings PACO performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Admission is free.

"A Bach Celebration!," an annual concert series celebrating the life of Bach, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 13 and 20 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Tickets are $10-$12 general seating.
Palo Alto Jazz Alliance

The Palo Alto-based organization presents several jazz concerts throughout the year. For up-to-date information, please visit www.jazzbuff.org.
Palo Alto Performances Series

Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto Arts and Culture Division, this series presents an array of musical experiences. Performances are held on Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are $14 general; $12 students/seniors and are only available at the door. For more information call (650) 463-4940.

The Manzanita Piano Quartet will perform on Sept. 11.

Mezzo soprano Wendy Hillhouse will perform music by Schubert on Oct. 30.

"An Evening of Beethoven Sonatas," featuring pianist Helene Wickett, will take place on Nov. 13.
Palo Alto Philharmonic

This 17-year-old orchestra presents a broad spectrum of music and exciting soloists, of both local and national acclaim. This year the philharmonic will be led by four guest conductors chosen from a group of 70 candidates. At the end of the season, one of the four will take the place of retired music director and conductor Gideon Grau. For more information visit www.paphil.org. All orchestra concerts will take place at Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Both chamber-music concerts will take place at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto.

The philharmonic will kick off its season on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. with "Inspired by America," led by Thomas Shoebotham of Opera San Jose. The program will include composer-in-residence Lee Actor's "Redwood Fanfare," Samuel Barber's "First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12," Aaron Copland's "Rodeo (four episodes)," and, in honor of the centennial of his death, Antonin Dvorak's "Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, 'From the New World.'"

A chamber-music concert will take place on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. It will include selections for wind, string and brass ensembles.

On Dec. 4 Ann Kritinsky, conductor of the Berkeley Youth Orchestra and Acalanes Chamber Orchestra, will conduct Samuel Barber's "Overture to The School for Scandal, Op. 5," Max Bruch's "Concerto No.1 in G minor for Violin, Op. 26," featuring soloist Michelle Maruyama and Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98." Show time is 8 p.m.
The Feb. 19 program will be conducted by David André, music director of the Tulare Symphony. The program will feature Ludwig van Beethoven's "Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major for Piano, Op. 73, 'Emperor,'" Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings, Op. 11," Giuseppe Verdi's "Overture to La Forza del Destino" and George Sviridov's "Myetyel (Snowstorm)." Show time is 8 p.m.

A chamber-music concert will take place on March 19 at 8 p.m. It will include selections for wind, string and brass ensembles.

Henry Rosack, a veteran of many symphony, opera, ballet and theater performances in the Bay Area, will conduct the April 10 concert. The program will include Antonin Dvorak's "Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104" featuring soloist Lawrence Granger, Ottorino Respighi's "Fountane di Roma" and Beethoven's "Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b." The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at Cubberley Theatre.

A youth/family concert will take place on May 22 at 3 p.m. at Cubberley Theatre.
Season tickets for the four symphony and two chamber-music concerts are $56 adults; $48 seniors over 62; $20 students. Individual tickets purchased online or in advance are $14 adults; $12 seniors; $5 students (tickets at the door are $2 more).
Peninsula Pops Orchestra

The Peninsula Pops Orchestra's 60 musicians specialize in performing popular-music repertoire. Broadway, musicals, television, cartoons the movies and more are covered in their lively, humorous performances. All concerts will take place at the Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto on Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information call (650) 856-8432 or visit www.peninsulapops.org.

For the season opener on Oct. 24, Todd Summers and Gunn High School's Titans will join the Pops. The band will perform a fast-paced show of musical surprises and great pops music.

The "Ring and Sing-along Pops Holiday Special" on Dec. 5 will take all your requests and wrap them in a bow for another very happy holiday celebration. Don't forget to dress for snow!!!

Feb. 20 will be "A Night On The Town ," featuring favorites of the Big Band era, plus other great jazz and romantic favorites.

"The Big Radio Show " on April 10 will feature hard-boiled detectives, flying saucers and assorted super-heroes charging out of the past to astound and delight.

For the season finale on May 22, "Love and Other Delusions ," the Pops is planning a fun-filled, family salute to the world's most puzzling and persistent preoccupation.
Individual tickets are $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 students; free for children under 9 accompanied by their parents. Advance tickets are available by phone at (650) 856-8432 and online at www.peninsulapops.com. Subscriptions are available for the entire series. Discounted season, family and group tickets are also available.
Peninsula Symphony

146 Main St., #207, Los Altos. The 56-year-old Peninsula Symphony will feature music selections ranging from old favorites to innovative contemporary pieces -- all in celebration of Maestro Mitchell Sardou Klein's 20th season with the symphony.

"From Russia with Music" will showcase Van Cliburn Competition laureate pianist Maxim Philippov performing Shostakovich's "Oktober," Tchaikovsky's "Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Opus 23 " and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" (in the Ravel orchestration). The Oct. 15 concert will take place at 8 p.m. at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware Ave.; the Oct. 16 concert will take place at 8 p.m. at the Flint Center, located at De Anza College, Hwy 85 at Stevens Creek in Cupertino.
The annual holiday concert, "In Remembrance," will honor the Japanese-American and Jewish experience of World War II. The symphony, together with the Stanford Symphonic Chorus (directed by Stephen Sano), will perform music by Takeo Kudo and Eric Zeisl. Traditional psalm settings by Mendelssohn, Bruckner and Bloch will also be performed. The concerts will take place at Stanford's Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall Bldg 500. There will be two performances: Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m.
"Shall We Dance," showcasing tap dancers Sam Weber, Andreas Danel and Debbie Sternbach, will span a range of dance styles, from Bach and Bartok to Bernstein and Gershwin. The evening will end with a Fred Astaire medley arranged by the Peninsula Symphony's composer, Ron Miller. The performance on Jan. 14 will be at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware Ave. The Jan. 15 performance takes place at the Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway in Redwood City. Both shows are at 8 p.m.
In February, the Peninsula Symphony will present a family concert in Palo Alto that explores the link between "magic and music." The date and location will be announced in 2005.

"Shakespeare & Love" will feature the music of Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Prokofiev, paired with scenes from "A Midsummer Nights Dream," "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Romeo and Juliet." The Symphony will be joined by actors and directors of the ACT Conservatory, who will explore Shakespeare's vision of love and lovers. The performance on March 18 will be at the Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. The March 19 performance will be at the Flint Center at De Anza College, Hwy 85 at Stevens Creek, Cupertino. Both show times are 8 p.m.

"Ode to Joy -- Beethoven's Ninth" will feature Jonathan Del Mar's new edition of Beethoven's "Symphony Number 9." The San Jose Symphonic Chorus and four vocal soloists will join the Peninsula Symphony. The performance on May 20 will be at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware Ave., San Mateo. The May 21 performance will be at the Flint Center at De Anza College, Hwy 85 at Stevens Creek, Cupertino. Both shows are at 8 p.m.
Individual tickets (excluding the holiday concert) are $27 general admission; $21 students and seniors. Tickets for the holiday concert are $20 general admission. Season subscriptions are also available. For more information, please visit www.peninsulasymphony.org or call (650) 941-5291.
Peninsula Women's Chorus

2360 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Directed by Martin Benvenuto, the Peninsula Women's Chorus specializes in choral masterpieces designed for women's voices. Concert seasons are December and May, with performances taking place in Menlo Park and Santa Clara. Call (650) 327-3095 or visit www.pwchorus.org

The chorus opens its season with a holiday concert series on Dec. 11 (8 p.m.) at Mission Santa Clara, located on the Santa Clara University campus. The concert will be repeated on Dec. 18 (8 p.m.), and Dec. 19 (4 p.m.) at St. Patrick's Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road in Menlo Park.

The spring concert series will take place on May 22 at 2:30 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara, located on the Santa Clara University campus. There will be a local show on May 14, but the location and time have yet to be determined.

Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors and students and can be purchased at the door or through the Stanford Ticket Office at (650) 725-ARTS.
Peninsulaires Barbershop Chorus

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Studio M-2, Palo Alto. Established in 1947, the 25-member male chorus sings four-part a cappella music at different community events and at two annual shows. People are welcome to listen or audition at rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Cubberley Community Center, Studio M-2. Rehearsals begin Oct. 26. For more information call Al Ward at (650) 917-2100 or visit www.barbershop-harmony.org.

The Peninsulaires' annual Ice Cream Social and Cabaret will take place on Nov. 13. at St. Albert the Great Church Hall, 1095 Channing Ave., (near Melville Avenue) in Palo Alto. The social will take place at 1:30 p.m.; the dinner and cabaret will take place at 6:30 p.m. There will be performances by the Peninsulaires Chorus, various quartets and guest artists.

The Chorus will make local, public appearances during the holidays to share the joy of the season.

Singing Valentines will be available on Feb. 14. Send a loved one or friend a Singing Valentine delivered by a barbershop quartet.

A spring cabaret show will take place on May 7 at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. There will be two performances, tentatively set for 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

180 Redwood St., Suite 200, San Francisco. Now in its 24th season, this early-music orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, performs rare Baroque and period and classical pieces in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Berkeley and Lafayette-Orinda. Palo Alto concerts (with the exception of the April 15 concert) will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. Call (415) 252-1288 or visit www.philharmonia.org.

"Cupid's Arrow" will be performed on Sept. 18. It will feature "Zephyre" and "Les Paladins" by Rameau. Show time is 8 p.m.

On Oct. 8, "The Art of the Violin" will feature works by Leclair, Locke, Geminiani, Muffat, Durante, Leo and J.C. Bach. Show time is 8 p.m.

"An Evening in Old Vienna" on Nov. 5 will feature Mozart's "Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major," Schubert's "Overture in the Italian Style," Haydn's incidental music to Voltaire's "Zaire" and Wranitzky's "Symphony in D Major, Op. 36." Show time is 8 p.m.

"Fathers and Son" on Dec. 3 will showcase C.P.E Bach's "Symphony, Wq 183," J.S Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major" and Telemann's "Ino Cantata." Show time is 8 p.m.

"Mighty Samson" on Feb. 18 will showcase "Samson," Handel's moving musical interpretation of the legend of Samson and Delila. Show time is 7:30 p.m.

On March 18 "Mozart's Quartet" will showcase music composed by the artists who played alongside Mozart. Mozart's "Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, 'Turkish,'" will be performed along with Wanhal's "Symphony in G Minor," Dittersdorf's "Sinfonia Concertante for Double Bass and Viola" and Haydn's "Symphony No. 76 in E-Flat Major." Show time is 8 p.m.

"Cathedral of Toledo" will feature the North American premiere of recently uncovered Spanish Baroque works by Jose de San Juan and Jaime de Casellas. Co-presented by Stanford Lively Arts and Philharmonia Baroque, the concert will take place on April 15 at 8 p.m. at Stanford's Memorial Church.

Tickets are $50 general admission for this event.

Series (for all seven concerts) ticket prices are $195-$375. Individual ticket prices are $28; 46; $56, $62 and are available by calling (415) 252-1288 or by visiting www.philharmonia.org.
Redwood Symphony

Now in its 19th season, the Redwood Symphony is dedicated to the performance of ambitious, contemporary works, as well as great orchestral classics. The symphony is led by Music Director Eric Kujawsky and performs at various venues around the mid-Peninsula. For more information please call (650) 366-6872 or visit www.redwoodsymphony.org.

The season will kick off on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. Entitled "Dreamscapes," the program will feature Claude Debussy's "La Mer", Aaron Copland's "An Outdoor Overture", Howard Shore's suite from "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and Mozart's "Sinfonia Concertante," featuring Joseph Gold on violin and Debbie Dare on viola. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m.

"Movie Madness" on Nov. 21 will feature Thomas Ades' "Asyla;" Gioachino Rossini's Overture to "La Gazza Ladra;" Nino Rota/Mancini's "A Nino Rota Medley" including music from "Romeo and Juliet," "La Dolce Vita," "La Strada" and "The Godfather;" and the West Coast premiere of Michael Daugherty's "Spaghetti Western" featuring Peter Stahl on English horn. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave. in San Mateo. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m.

The Feb. 13 concert will take place at 3 p.m. at Notre Dame de Namur University Theatre, 1540 Ralston Ave. in Belmont. "A Romeo and Juliet Valentine" will feature Sergei Prokofiev's suite from "Romeo and Juliet," Handel's "Concerto a due Cori" and the NDNU Concerto Competition winner. A pre-concert lecture will be given at 2 p.m.

"Hot Rhythm" on April 10 will feature the world premiere of Miguel del Aguila's "Clarinet Concerto No. 2" with Robert Marcus on clarinet. The program will also include Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring", Strauss' "Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare" and Gershwin's "Cuban Overture." The concert will take place at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. A pre-concert lecture will be given at 2 p.m.

A family concert will take place on April 17 at 2 p.m. at Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. The symphony will perform Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" and Gershwin's "Cuban Overture." This show is not included in the season subscription.

The June 12 concert, "Resurrection," will take place at 3 p.m. at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. In addition to Mahler's "Symphony No. 2," the performance will also include Brahms' "Fest-und Gedenksprüche" and "Begräbnisgesang" featuring Schola Cantorum.

A Summer Pops concert, entitled "Encore!," will take place on July 23 at 8 p.m. at Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The concert will feature the theme from 2001, Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries, Broadway show tunes and more.
Tickets for adults are $20 at the door; $15 in advance; $10 for children under 16 and students with ID. "Resurrection" tickets are $22 adults; $16 children. Season subscriptions (for five concerts) are $65 adults, $55 seniors and $45 children.
San Francisco Early Music Society

2154 Ward St., Berkeley. Call (5-10) 528-1725 or visit www.sfems.org. The 2004-2005 concert season will showcase musical treasures spanning six centuries, from the medieval to the classical. All local performances, except for Dec. 17, will take place on Fridays at 8 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave. in Palo Alto.

The Whole Noyse will take the audience through the transformation of wind bands that took place between 1450 and 1600. The program will feature rich scorings of pieces by composers Dufay, Isaac, Josquin and others, played on rare and beautiful period instruments. The performance will take place on Oct. 1.

Musica Pacifica partners with virtuoso bassoonist Michael McCraw to perform rarely heard concertos and chamber works. The program will include pieces by Telemann, Vivaldi, Sammartini, and Handel. The performance will take place on Oct. 29.

Liber UnUsualis will perform works by Johannes Ciconia, the most renowned composer of 14th-century Italy. Ciconia's madrigals and ballate will be sung by a trio of rising stars. The performance will take place on Nov. 19.

Just in time to ring in the holiday season, Magnificat will reconstruct an ebullient vespers service composed by Giovanni Rovetta. The audience will hear the service as it would have been heard on Christmas Eve in 1638. The performance will take place on Dec. 17.

The Novello Quartet will present works originally dedicated to Fredrick Wilhelm II, King of Prussia. The program will feature pieces by Boccherini, Haydn, Mozart and Emanuel Aloys Foster (Beethoven's counterpoint teacher). The performance will take place on Jan. 14.

Music of the Spheres will present the "Highest of the High Baroque music" on Feb. 11. The program will feature pieces by Handel, Domenico Gabrielli, Schmelzer and Corelli. The world premiere of Paul Brantley's "dux, comes" from his "Concerts Spirituels" will also be presented.
Solo lutenist Nigel North will perform "Music for Elizabeth, the Queen," on March 11. The program will feature the ballad settings, galliards, pavans and other dances that entertained Queen Elizabeth and her court, including works by Dowland, Byrd, Ferrabosco, Huwet, Robinson and Batchelar.

The final show of the season on April 29 will showcase Catacoustic Consort. The program will feature Italian Baroque music.

Subscriptions (with priority seating, as available) for the eight-concert series are $170 non-members; $150 members/seniors. Single tickets (general seating) are $25 non-members; $22 members/seniors. For more information call (510) 528-1725 or visit www.sfems.org
Schola Cantorum

1605 W. El Camino Real, Suite 200, Mountain View. Now in its 41st, season Schola Cantorum, one of the region's leading community choirs, offers a dazzling display of the choral-music repertoire's breadth and richness. The choir is directed by Gregory Wait. Call (650) 254-1700 or visit www.scholacantorum.org. E-mail info@scholacantorum.org

Schola Cantorum will begin its season with "Echoes of England: The Music of John Rutter." Guest conductor Dawn Reyen conducts this uplifting concert highlighting the composer's sacred and secular offerings. The performance will take place on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto.

"Winter Imprints" will showcase harpist Dan Levitan and mezzo-soprano Wendy Hillhouse in a performance that is sure to awaken the awe and wonder of the holiday season. The program includes John Rutter's "Dancing Day" and holiday works by William Hawley and Dale Wood, as well as works by local composers Kirke Mechem and Brian Holmes. The performance will take place on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Redwood City.
"Messiah Sing" the Peninsula's oldest and most popular Messiah Sing, will take place on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Music Director Gregory Wait will lead the audience through the choruses and the solos of this Handel favorite, complete with chamber orchestra. This much-anticipated event which heralds the start of the holiday season sells out quickly.
Tickets for "Messiah Sing" are $18 adults/seniors and $13 students/children.

"Sacred and Sublime: The Music of Leonard Bernstein and Antonin Dvorák" will be performed by Stanford University organist Robert Huw Morgan. This is a unique opportunity to hear Dvorák's "Mass in D Major, Op. 86" in its original form and Bernstein's "Chichester Palms." There will be two performances: March 19 at 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto; and March 20 at 3 p.m. at the Los Altos United Methodist Church.

The Stanford Invitational Choral Festival, part of Schola's outreach program, will present local high school, college and community choirs on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Stanford's Memorial Church. Co-produced with Stanford's Office for Religious Life and the university's Department of Music. This inaugural festival celebrates the joy of singing and is free to the public.

Mahler's "Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, 'Resurrection'" will be the featured piece on June 12, when Schola Cantorum joins forces with the Redwood Symphony. The program will also feature two works by Johannes Brahms: "Festival and Commemoration Sentences" and "Funeral Song." The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Bayside Performing Arts Center in San Mateo.

Tickets for all concerts listed above (except for Messiah Sing) are $19.75 adults; $16.25 students and seniors. Group discounts and season subscription discounts are available. For more information and directions to concert venues, call (650) 254-1700 or visit www.scholacantorum.org.
Stanford Music Department

Stanford's Music Department presents concerts throughout the academic year at various venues on campus. Ticket prices vary. For a full program, please visit www.music.stanford.edu. Or, call the concert hotline at (650) 723-2720.

Season highlights include:

The fourth year of "Chamber Music LIVE!" which explores the past, future and many influences of chamber music. The festival opens on Oct. 13 with a program of trios, including Bach's "Sonata in B minor," Haydn's "Trio in D" and trios by Martino and Farrenc. Performers will include flutist Alexandra Hawley, cellist Stephen Harrison and pianist Paul Hersh. The concert will take place at Dinkelspiel Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10/$5.

Daniel Pearl Music Day, a world-wide concert series established in memory of Stanford alumnus Pearl, will take place Oct. 14. Works by Bach, Bruch, Berger and Weir will be performed. Performers will include the university's quartet-in-residence, the St. Lawrence String Quartet. The free concert will take place at 8 p.m. at Memorial Church.

Cellist Christopher Costanza, the cellist of the St. Lawrence String Quartet, will perform on Oct. 15. at Campbell Recital Hall. Show time is 8 p.m. Costanza will be joined by members of the Stanford Chamber Strings. The program will feature Bach's "Cello Suite Number 6 in D," Britten's "Cello Suite Number 1" and Haydn's "Concerto in D Major."

The final "Chamber Music LIVE!" concert will take place on Oct. 16, featuring "The Idiom Idiots" -- Mark Applebaum and Mahan Esfahani -- performing Baroque and jazz repertoire on keyboard instruments from the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The free concert will take place at Campbell Recital Hall.

The St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform on Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. The quartet will perform Beethoven's "Quartet in E, Op. 127" and Schumann's "Scenes From Childhood, Op. 15." They will be joined by pianist Claude Frank for Schumann's "Piano Quintet in E, Op. 33" in the first of their three concert series this year. Tickets are $30/$20 (half-price off with Stanford ID.

The Stanford Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jindong Cai, will perform a Halloween concert on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Tickets are $10/$5.

The Stanford Jazz Orchestra will perform on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Saxophonist Jeff Clayton will be the guest artist. Tickets are $10/$5; free for Stanford students.

"Wondrous Love: A sharp-note concert and sing-in" with musicologist Adam Gilbert, will take place on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Church. Sharp-note singing is an American hymn and gospel tradition of the 18th and early 19th centuries, in which a unique style of notation was developed for those who didn't read music. I>Tickets are $10/$5.

"In Remembrance," featuring the Stanford Symphonic Chorus and the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra (led by conductors Stephen Sano and Sardou Klein, respectively) will take place Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Church. The program will include Kudo's "Interlude," Bruckner's "Psalm 150," settings of Psalm 114 by both Menselssohn and Bloch, and Zeisl's "Requiem Ebraico." I>Tickets are $20/$10.

"Sing-And-Play-Along Messiah" will take place Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Church. Orchestral parts will be provided; vocal scores will be available in the collonade before the concert. I>Tickets are $10/$5.
Stanford Jazz Workshop

In lieu of its Second Sunday Jazz Series, the Stanford Jazz Workshop will present a "Fall Jazz Weekend" Oct. 29 - 30. Concerts will take place at 8 p.m. at Stanford University's Campbell Recital Hall, situated in Braun Music Center, Lagunita Drive. For complete details contact the Stanford Jazz Workshop at (650) 736-0324 or visit www.stanfordjazz.org.

Jazz pianist Jessica Williams will kick off the weekend on Oct. 29. Williams has released almost 40 award-winning CDs and records in a career spanning as many years.

Tickets are $26 general; $24 students, seniors (65+) and Palo Alto Jazz Alliance (PAJA) members and can be purchased by calling the box office at (650) 725-2787 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

On Oct. 30, the Stanford Jazz Workshop will assemble eight of the Bay Area's hottest jazz artists to reawaken the spirit of a night of "Jazz at the Philharmonic" and its legendary artists in a Halloween masquerade and concert. Access to a Green Room reception will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

Tickets are $30 general; $28 students, seniors (65+) and Palo Alto Jazz Alliance (PAJA) members (includes a pre-concert talk with Sonny Buxton from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ). Access to a Green Room reception for those 21 and older (6:30 to 11 p.m.) will cost $60 general. All tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at (650) 725-2787 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

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