Purchase tickets online, at the box office (night of show), or in person at Richards Music in downtown Safford. Call (928) 348-7070 for more information.

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GVAC 2023-2024

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  • Full Cord

    Bluegrass Band

    Wednesday September 20, 2023

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    When it comes to movers and shakers in the bluegrass world, Full Cord is a super group on the rise. After winning the prestigious 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in Colorado, the Michigan based group followed that with another much coveted honor when the International Bluegrass Music Association named Full Cord its “Momentum Award Band of the Year.” While mandolinist Brian Oberlin notes the band’s music “is new and fresh to the ears of seasoned bluegrass fans,” the bluegrass traditions in Full Cord have deep roots. The group’s members – Oberlin, guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd Kirchner and fiddler Grant Flick – boast decades of musical artistry, with experience in  popular performing bands from Michigan to Oregon. With the recent addition of award-winning,  Colorado banjoist Ricky Mier, Full Cord is poised to take the next step in its journey as a blue grass powerhouse.  

     

  • Mirari Brass Quintet

    Wednesday November 15, 2023

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    Engaging and eclectic, the Mirari Brass Quintet brings a spirit of joyful collaboration and innovation to music spanning many centuries and genres. The commissioners of multiple new works for brass, the group performs a spectacular tight rope act, balancing intensity with levity and refined virtuosity with pure fun. Founded in 2009, Mirari has performed extensively across the United States, forging connections with audiences through lively and polished performances. In addition to  being outstanding performers, the members of the Mirari Brass Quintet share a big passion for  music education and are all collegiate professors of music. The group relishes and seeks out  extended time to interact with young musicians in masterclasses, group and individual instruction, presenting clinics on brass fundamentals and the art of chamber performance. As a central tenet of the group, and by their name’s definition, all Mirari members share an admiration  and respect for each other not only on stage and in music, but also in friendship.

     

  • Mariachi Garibaldi De Jaime Cuellar

    Wednesday February 7, 2024

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    Originally from Bakersfield, California, Jimmy Cuellar began his mariachi career as a teenager alongside his father Jaime Cuellar and was a founding member of Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar. Jimmy’s extensive skills on the violin, guitarron, vihuela, guitar and guitarra de golpe, secured him a ten-year tenure with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. In subsequent years, Jimmy  accompanied well-known Latin recording artists Yolanda del Rio, Mercedes Castro, Humberto  Herrera, Lila Downs, Vikki Carr, Aida Cuevas, Eugenia Leon, and Jose Feliciano. Composer, arranger and three-time Grammy Award Winner, Mr. Cuellar understands the importance of education. Having received his B.A. from California State University, Jimmy decided to continue  his musical education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas pursuing a Masters in Music Composition. His talents as an educator as well as nationally-regarded expert in the genre have  earned Jimmy a yearly seat as an adjudicator for the Mariachi Competition held in Texas.

  • Quarteto Nuevo

    Wednesday March 6, 2024

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    Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! Their diverse programs can be tailored to fit anywhere, from an intimate chamber music venue to a large outdoor festival. The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Quarteto’s master musicians create emotionally charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures. Their unique instrumentation richly colors their wide-ranging repertoire, from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” and Chick Corea’s  “Children’s Song No. 6” to Traditional Macedonian “Gadjarsko” and original works “Hector,  Desmond and Titus”, “Rain Song” and “Dizer O Que”.

     

SAFFORD SCHOOLS MUSIC & ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

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    All SUSD PROGRAMS AND CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:30PM (*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

    ALL SUSD EVENING PERFORMANCES REQUIRE PURCHASED TICKET (*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

    ALL SUSD MORNING PERFORMANCES REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICE PASS (*PASSES ONLY AVAILABLE AT EACH SCHOOL OFFICE)

  • SUSD School Performances

     

    SUSD Orchestras (5th - 12th Grades)

    Thursday December 14, 2023  - Combined with SUSD Bands

    Tuesday May 14, 2024

     


    SUSD Bands (6th - 12th Grades)

    Thursday December 14, 2023  - Combined with SUSD Orchestras

    Wednesday May 15, 2024


    Elementary Schools


    Dorothy Stinson School

    Tuesday November 7, 2023

    Wednesday December 20, 2023

    Thursday February 29, 2024

    Tuesday May 7, 2024

    Kinder Concert Tuesday May 21, 2024 - 10AM


    Lafe Nelson School

    Wednesday November 8, 2023

    Tuesday December 19, 2023

    Wednesday February 28, 2024

    Monday May 6, 2024

    Kinder Concert Monday May 20, 2024 - 1PM


    Ruth Powell School

    Monday November 6, 2023

    Thursday December 21, 2023

    Tuesday February 27, 2024

    Wednesday May 8, 2024

    Kinder Concert Monday May 20, 2024 - 10AM


     Safford Middle School

    Choir - November 13, 2023

    Instrumental - November 21, 2023

    Instrumental - March 7, 2024

    Choir - April 17, 2024

    8th Grade Promotion - May 22, 2024 - 11AM (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Promoting Student)


    Safford High School

    Dance - October 20, 2023

    Choir - October 24, 2023

    Orchestra - October 26, 2023

    Orchestra Recitals - November 9, 2023 - 6PM, 7:30PM (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Dance - December 1, 2023

    SHS Music Department - December 12, 2023

    SHS Music Department - February 1, 2024

    Dance - April 5, 2024

    SHS Piano Class - April 23, 2024 - 6pm, 7PM (*NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir (SHS & SMS) - May 13, 2024

    Senior Honors Night - May 16, 2024 (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Graduate)


    Mt. Graham High School

    Honors Assembly - May 16, 2024 - 10:30AM

    Graduation - May 22, 2024 - 7PM (*Ticket Required - Allocated to Graduate)


     

GILA VALLEY SCHOOLS

  • Discovery Plus Academy

    December 13, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    May 1, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PIMA

    PUSD Choirs

    Choir - December 6, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir - April 22, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PUSD Bands

    Bands - December 11, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Bands - APRIL 29, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    PHS Dance

    Dance - May 2, 2024


    THATCHER

    TMS Choir

    Choir - December 5, 2023 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)

    Choir - April 30, 2024 (NO TICKET REQUIRED)


    THS Choir

    Choir - October 18, 2023

    Choir - December 7, 2023

    Choir - March 1, 2024

    Choir - May 9, 2024


     

Multiple theater configurations to fit your need!

MAIN THEATER

CFA SEATING

MAIN THEATER WITH STAGE EXTENSION (THRUST)

Main Stage with Thrust Extension

RECITAL HALL

Recital Hall

FOR MORE EVENTS PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR BELOW!

Tickets can also be purchased in person at Richards Music in downtown Safford.

YOUR DONATION IS APPRECIATED!


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