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Percussion/Sax Duo Returns for a Third Concert:July2016

Percussion/Sax Duo Returns for a Third Concert:July2016

The unusual combination of percussion and saxophone will again grace the stage of the Arizona Senior Academy’s Great Room at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (July 19).  The delightful Weiss/Soflin Duo will present a varied program for their third appearance at

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Sax-Percussion Pairing Seems Odd, Sounds Good: June 2014

Sax-Percussion Pairing Seems Odd, Sounds Good: June 2014

What might sound like an unlikely combination of saxophone plus percussion is in fact the very mix that will be heard at the Arizona Senior Academy when saxophonist Michael Weiss teams up with percussionist Elizabeth Soflin for a duo recital

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Percussion Concert Features Keyboard-style Instruments: March 2014

Percussion Concert Features Keyboard-style Instruments: March 2014

Norman Weinberg, UA Professor of Music and director of Percussion Studies, will bring members of the student Percussion Studio to the Arizona Senior Academy at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (March 4) in a program entitled “Percussion Potpourri.” The group gives many performances

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Ayala and Clipman Bring Duo Sonora Back to the Academy: June 2013

Ayala and Clipman Bring Duo Sonora Back to the Academy: June 2013

Now in their sixth year performing as Duo Sonora, Gabriel Ayala and Will Clipman will combine their musical talents onstage at the Arizona Senior Academy Tuesday (June 25) for a concert beginning at 11:30 a.m. Ayala, a Native American Music

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World Music on Rosewood Marimbas: April 2013

World Music on Rosewood Marimbas: April 2013

The University of Arizona’s Percussion Studio, one of the most forward-thinking in the country, has been awarded grants from the College of Fine Arts and the School of Music to assemble artists through video conferencing technology.  This exciting initiative, called

Mike Maharry April 18, 2013May 1, 2013 Concerts, Past Event Read more

Artist Explores Myths with Masks and Drums: Jan. 2013

Artist Explores Myths with Masks and Drums: Jan. 2013

A frequent performer as percussionist with a variety of musical ensembles, Will Clipman marks his first solo appearance at the Arizona Senior Academy with “Myths & Masks,” a live performance of mythopoetic storytelling, world music and multicultural mask art.

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Ayala + Clipman = World Music: June, 2012

Ayala + Clipman = World Music: June, 2012

Two of Tucson’s most acclaimed performers bring their rich mix of musical flavors to Academy Village on Tuesday(June 26).  Duo Sonora (Gabriel Ayala & Will Clipman) has been described as, “a convergence of cultures and genres resulting in a sound

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Testimonials

ASA is a very unique venue that offers a very intimate feel that I truly appreciate as a musician. … A Hidden Gem in the Desert.
A treasure on the eastside.
 
Performing at the Arizona Senior Academy, in their gorgeous location on the eastern side of Saguaro National Park East, is a high point of the year for both my students and myself.  The audience and administration are very welcoming to UA students and faculty, and the subsequent question-and-answer period is always informative.
I’ve given talks in venues across the country, and I always look forward to returning to Academy Village. The setting is superb and the venue comfortable—and a speaker couldn’t ask for a more responsive, more receptive audience.
Playing at the Academy offers the performer the unique experience of an audience that is simultaneously appreciative and stimulating. The questions that follow can lead to unusual and thought-provoking turns of conversation, both during the performance hour and at the congenial luncheon that so often follows. What a great place to play!
I’ve given public lectures around the world, and found the questions asked here at the ASA to be some of the most thoughtful and perceptive that I’ve ever gotten!  
The opportunity to preview University of Arizona concerts in such a receptive venue, both audience and acoustic-wise, makes the Senior Academy a unique place for us performers. … It is always a great pleasure to perform/lecture at the Arizona Senior Academy.
Making presentations at the Arizona Senior Academy is always a joy and a challenge, because I have to work a little harder to stay one step ahead of the very sharp audience. … And the lovely desert location helps keep us all stimulated.
The Arizona Senior Academy provides a comfortable space with great acoustics …  This ensures a great time for both audience and performer. It is a fantastic venue in a beautiful desert setting.  The icing on the cake is the audience — engaged and eager to hear what the performer has to offer.
We have always enjoyed performing at the Academy. A gorgeous spot, a wonderful piano, a fantastic audience and exceptional hosts who make their guests feel really special. Does not get better than that!
The first time I performed at the Arizona Senior Academy I offered two options to the audience for an encore: Chopin or Schoenberg. Who could imagine an audience whose resounding answer would be ‘SCHOENBERG!’ Clearly, this response demonstrates unusually open, perceptive ears!
Designed to bring together individuals with intellectual curiosity in a stimulating environment, [Academy Village] is a successful model for creative retirement that is being used by several other American universities.

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