Upcoming Music Events
Ralph Katz
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Last updated: 10/22/2009
Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet
Friday, October 30, 2009, 7:00PM
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Warren Puffer Jones - conductor
Haydn - Creation (selections)
Smetana - The Moldau
GLIÈRE- Concerto for Coloratura Soprano & Orchestra - Kelly Holst, soloist
This is accesible, tuneful, inventive music, with a great soloist. Want to hear a High F?
Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet Fantasy
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
Free
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Private Bat Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman.
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Private event - Klezmer Fusion Band
Michigan League
Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00PM
Katz & Co III - a benefit concert for Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood
with: Edward Wyman (piano), David Gitterman (piano), Jenny Young (soprano), Suky Morita (violin), Joseph Lange (viola), Margaret Weiss (cello), and Nan Nelson (vocals & bass)
Spohr: 6 German Songs for Soprano, Clarinet & Piano (selections)
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in Eb
Hummel: Clarinet Quartet (selections)
Plus works by Saint-Saens, Elgar, Beirish Katz & F.W. John
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-665-4744
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 door
http://www.templebethemeth.org
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Robert Boardman - Conductor
?(Tchaikovsky - Trepak)?
Wagner - Meistersinger Overture
?(Ives - Fugue: From Greenland's Icy Mountains)?
Copland - Quiet City
Theofandis - Rainbow Body
Beethoven - Choral Fantasy
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Don Parrish - conductor
Copland - Hoe Down from "Rodeo"
Grieg - Piano Concerto (J. Bennett, soloist)
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Anthony Elliott - conductor
Tchaikovsky - Francesca Di Rimini
Concerto competition winner
Hanson - Romantic Symphony
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Recent Past Events
Monday, October 19, 2009 5PM - 9PM
Gala Fundraiser - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-794-6230
$25 per person. Children 18 and under $10
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Sunday, October 18, 2009 3PM
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
First United Methodist Church
209 Washtenaw Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
general admission $15, seniors $12, students $10
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Sunday, October 11, 2009 2PM
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Dexter Public Library
Dexter, MI
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Saturday, October 10, 2009 8PM
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
First Presbyterian Church
211 W. Chicago Blvd.
Tecumseh, MI
general admission $15, seniors $12, students (18 and under) $10
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Friday, October 9, 2000, 7:30PM
Simchat Torah service - Ralph Katz & Annie Rose
admission: free
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
For more information call TBE at: 734-665-4744
Web: http://www.templebethemeth.org
Sunday, September 20, 2009 2:00PM
Chamber Music Concert - members of the Dexter Community Orchestra
J.N.Hummel Clarinet Quartet - movements 3 & 4
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-4477
Saturday, August 29, 2009 6:30 - 10:30PM
Private event - Klezmer Fusion Band
Livonia Rec Center
Livonia, MI
Sunday, October 6, 2009 2:15PM - 3:15PM
Dancing in the Streets
Community music event - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs
Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
http://www.aactmad.org
Saturday, July 5, 2009 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Private Wedding Reception: Klezmer Fusion Band and Royal Garden Trio alternate sets (!!!).
Congregation Beth Shalom
14601 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
Friday, May 29, 2009, 8PM - Dance
AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance
Callers: Neil Epstein, Ray Bantle and Drake Meadow teach English, contras, and international dancing.
Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves, and Scalar Scalawags.
All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!
Pittsfield Grange Hall
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor 48103
Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)
Info: 734-332-7964.
Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html
Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11:30AM - 2:30PM
Private Bar Mitzvah party: Dave Gitterman and Ralph Katz
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - Concert
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Donald Parrish, conductor
MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8 in G Saturday, December 20, 2008. 7:30PM
KABALEVSKY: Cello Concerto No. 2 - Nathaniel Pierce, cello
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band
Jewish Community Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Anniversary event for Rabbi Robert Levy's 25th anniversary at Temple Beth Emeth
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, March 1, 2009, 4:00PM - Concert
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Donald Parrish, conductor
DUKAS - Fanfare from La Peri
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue - J. Bennett, piano
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Saturday February 14, 2008, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)
Admission: $6.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Sunday, February 1, 2009, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
University Musical Society
Jewish Culture Immersion Event - Klezmer Fusion Band
- sponsored by University Musical Society
Beth Israel Congregation
Ann Arbor, MI
Mock wedding, possibly toward music educators.
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 8PM - Dance
AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance
Callers: Drake Meadow, Don Theyken and Nancy Morrison teach English, contras, and international dancing.
Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves and Friends.
All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!
Costumes and Jack-o-lanterns celebrated and encouraged!!!
Pittsfield Grange Hall
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor 48103
Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)
Info: 734-332-7964.
Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html
Saturday, January 3, 2009, 7PM - 11PM
AACTMAD 1st Saturday Dance
Callers: Don't know - the website ends at 12/31/08.
Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves
All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!
Pittsfield Grange Hall
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor 48103
Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)
Info: 734-332-7964.
Web: http://www.aactmad.org
Saturday, December 20, 2008. 7:30PM
Vocal Arts Ensemble concert
"Spanish Carols & Sephardic Songs"
Admission: $15 (Seniors & Students $10)
Genesis of Ann Arbor
2309 Packard Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
http://vaeannarbor.org
Sunday, November 23, 2008, 4:00PM - Concert
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Doug MacQueen and Matt Briere, conductors
GABRIELI: Canzon Duodecimi Toni
WEINBERGER: Polka and Fugue from "Shwanda"
HAYDN: Violin Concerto No. 1 in C - Katie VanDusen, violin
LISZT: Les Préludes
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130Admission: $9/8/5 students
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Friday October 31, 2008, 8PM - Dance
AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance
Callers: Drake Meadow, Don Theyken and Nancy Morrison teach English, contras, and international dancing.
Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves and Friends.
All dances are taught, all experience levels welcome!
Costumes and Jack-o-lanterns celebrated and encouraged!!!
Pittsfield Grange Hall
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor 48103
Admission $9 ($8 AACTMAD members)
Info: 734-332-7964.
Web: http://www.aactmad.org/sa/fusion.html
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8PM - Concert
BENEFIT CONCERT
Ralph Katz & Company - A Benefit Concert
Sponsored by Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood
admission: $10
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
Music by Franz Schubert, Camille Saint-Saens, Alan Hyams, Dave Tarras, German Goldenshteyn, and others.
Supported by: Dave Gitterman (piano), Ted Wyman (piano), Jenny Young (soprano), Deborah Katz (flute), Nan Nelson (bass).
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:15PM
Simchat Torah service - Klezmer Fusion Band
Admission: free
Congregation B'nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue
Sylvania, OH 43560
Information: 419-517-8400
Web: http://www.cbitoledo.org/
Monday, October 20, 2008
Simchat Torah service - Ralph Katz & Dave Gitterman
admission: free
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
For more information call TBE at: 734-665-4744
Web: http://www.templebethemeth.org
Sunday, August 30, 2008
Dancin' in the Streets - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves
Main and Liberty Streets in Downtown Ann Arbor are blocked off for this free, annual dance and music event.
Friday, August 29, 2008
AACTMAD Fifth Friday Fusion Dance - Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves
Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance
Contra, English, French, Swing, Balkan and more - a fabulous fusion of dance styles!
Dance Leaders: Neil Epstein and Friends
Admission: $9/8/5 students
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-332-7964
http://www.aactmad.org
Friday, June 13, 2008, time tba
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Gazebo Concert
Admission: free
Dexter Gazebo
Dexter MI 48130
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band
Neil Alexander (vocals), Dave Gitterman (keyboard), Cary Kocher (drums), David Sterns (bass)
Troy Marriott
Troy, MI
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Benefit honoring Chuck & Sharon Newman: Klezmer Fusion Band
Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor, MI
Friday, May 30, 2008
Fifth Friday Fusion Dance
Contra, English, Scandi, Balkan and more - a A fabulous fusion of dance styles!
Beginner-friendly dance - everyone welcome. Ray Bantle, Drake Meadow, and Pat Micks lead music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs and special guest band Brad Battey & Friends.
Admission: $9/8/5 students
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-332-7964
http://www.aactmad.org
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7PM
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1st movement only)
Erika B Nelson: Locusta (World Premier - written by a member of our Cello section)
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Bat Mitzvah party: Ralph Katz & Ted Wyman
With dance leader Drake Meadow
Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Private Wedding: Klezmer Fusion Band
Neil Alexander, Ralph Katz, Dave Gitterman
Lovett Hall, Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn, MI
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 3-5PM
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
Gershwin: An American In Paris
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
For more information: http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org/
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Klezmer Fusion Band - Private Party
Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 3-5PM
Dexter Community Orchestra
with Dexter Community Band
Holiday Concert
- Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Nos. 1, 4 (bummer - No. 2 has a fabulous clarinet part)
- Tchaikovski: Nutcracker (selections - I schlep my bass clarinet just to play 13 very important notes)
- Anderson: Sleigh Ride
- Holiday sing-along
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
http://dextercommunityorchestra.org/concerts.html
Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7-11PM
Pittsfield Open Band - Contra Dance, with Susan Songer http://www.theportlandcollection.com/
Admission: $6
Pittsfield Grange
Ann Arbor, MI
http://www.aactmad.org
November 30 - December 2, 2007
Winter Warmup Dance Weekend
Twas Brillig and The Mazel Tovs
Worthington Community Center
345 East Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, Ohio
http://www.bigscioty.com/warmup.html
Saturday Nov 17, 2007, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)
Suggested donation: $5 - $10; students: $3 - $5, or within budget
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
October 27, 2007, 8PM
BENEFIT CONCERT
Ralph Katz & Company - A Benefit Concert
Sponsored by Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood
admission: $10
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
Music by Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, Dave Tarras, German Goldenshteyn, Naftule Brandwein, and others.
Supported by: Dave Gitterman (piano), Ted Wyman (piano), and others.
Contact me for further information
Sunday, October 21, 2007, 3 - 5 PM
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (no clarinets)
- Bizet: Carmen Suite # 1
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
Saturday, October 13, 2007, 12 - 2PM
Dave Gittterman - private Bar Mitzvah Party
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Saturday, October 13, 2007, 7-11PM
Klezmer Fusion Band - private Bar Mitzvah Party
Neil Alexander, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz
Franklin Athletic Club
Franklin, MI
Thursday, October 11, 2007, 7:30 - 9PM
Ann Arbor Folkdancers - private event
Folkdances with caller Drake Meadow
Deborah Jackson (piano), Brad Battey (violin), Ralph Katz
Martha Cook Residence (women's honors dormitory)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Klezmer Fusion Band - private Bar Mitzvah Party
Neil Alexander, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz, Nan Nelson
Barton Hills Country Club
Barton Hills, MI 48103
Saturday, August 18, 2007, 7-11PM
Twas Brillig and The Mazel Tovs
Third Saturday Contra Dance: Callers TBA. International, contra, and English dances to music by 'Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves. In celebration of Neil Epstein and Elisabeth Ashman's wedding (all invited). Preceded by a potluck (5:30; bring a dish to pass) and a beginner's workshop (7 p.m.).
Admission: free
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard (next to Buhr Park)
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
For more information call 734-332-7964
Sunday, August 12, 2007, 2-5PM
Dance with The Ethnic Connection
The McDowells' Barn
Calumet, MI
Free
Yep, way up in the Keewenaw: c'mon up and mellow out.
Saturday, June 10, 2007
Deb & Ralph Katz
performing at a private wedding ceremony
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Klezmer Fusion Band
Jewish Community Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Private Bar Mitzvah party
Saturday, May 26, 2007 8-11 PM
Contra Dancing with live music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs
Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance.
Contra dancing with caller Carol Jacobs.
Admission: $9; AACTMAD members, $8; students, $5.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(1 mile south of I-94)
734-730-6919
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 3 - 5 PM
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- Rossini: "Introduction, Theme and Variations" (Daniel Park - HS contest winner)
- Prokofiev: Lt. Kiji Suite
- Berlioz: Rakoczy March
- Respighi: Pines of Rome (this is the only piece I play on, but it has perhaps the nicest clarinet solo in the orchestral literature)
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
Saturday April 21, 2007, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)
Admission: $6.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Private Wedding - Russian Bride, Hungarian Groom
Nan Nelson, Bruce Sagan, Dave Gitterman, Ralph Katz
Vitosha Haus
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
This turned into a Ukranian song fest - I think the guests had a great time.
Saturday March 24, 2007, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party. With live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)
Admission: $6.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Sunday March 11, 2007, 2007, 3 - 5PM
Orchestra concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- Sibelius: Finlandia
- Mozart: Concerto No. 21 for Piano (Dmitri Vorobiev, soloist)
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
Admission: free
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
Saturday February 3, 2007, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party, with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, played by The Ethnic Connection. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. (No teaching, but easy dances at the beginning, and you can watch and follow along.)
Admission: $6.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
January 6, 2007 7-11 PM
Contra and International Dancing, with live music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Tovs
International 7 - 8PM
Contra 8 - 11PM
1st Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance.Contra dancing with callers Drake Meadow and Don Theyken.
No partner needed; all dances taught; beginners welcome. Wear cool, casual clothes and comfy, flat-soled shoes.
Preceeded by a Potluck dinner at 5PM.
Admission: $9; AACTMAD members, $8; students, $5.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(1 mile south of I-94)
734-769-1052
Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet
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