Ralph Katz - Upcoming Music Events
- last updated 4/18/2012
contact me at: dumpster605 at tds dot net
This information is subject to change.
Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:30PM - 10:30 PM (NOTE: times changed)
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music 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: $10 (students $5)
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
May 20, 2012 - 4:00PM
Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
- TBD Youth concerto competition winner (TBD)
- TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
free
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
July 13, 2012
Klezmer R&D
Private party
Northville, MI
Friday August 24, 2012
Friday night service and dancing
With Cliff Monear (keyboard), Dan Maslanka (drums), Neil Alexander (dance leader)
Temple Beth El
7400 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301
October 6, 2012
Private Bat Mitzvah Party
With Edward Wyman (piano)
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Link back to Clarinet page: http://ralphkatz.pbworks.com/Clarinet
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Recent Past Events:
Sunday April 22, 2012 5:30PM - 7:30PM (NOTE: times changed)
Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
April 15, 2012 3PM-4PM, and 5PM to 6PM
Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band
West Bloomfield Public Library
4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (west of Orchard Lake Rd)
West Bloomfield, MI
March 31, 2012 6:30-7:30PM
Private 91st birthday party
I will be providing some unaccompanied sounds at the family's request.
Sunday March 25, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
March 18, 2012 - 4:00PM
Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- RAVEL Mother Goose Suite
- SPOHR Duo Concertante No. 2 in b minor (Paul and Linda Rosenthal, violins)
- RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
free
NOTE: VENUE MOVED due to Dexter tornado
Saline Middle School
7190 N. Maple Rd
Saline, MI 48176
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 12:50PM
Memorial for Wilbur DeHart (1920-2012)
Carl Maria Von Weber: Concertino , Op. 26
First United Methodist Church
Ann Arbor, MI
I sat next to Will for 9 years in the Ann Arbor Summer Civic Band and am honored to have been asked to do this.
Sunday February 12, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Klezmer Fusion Band
Private event
City Club of Ann Arbor
Friday, February 10, 2012 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Allegro Winds
University Living
Wind Quintets by Cambini and Gould.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music 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: $10 (students $5)
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Sunday January 29, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Klezmer R&D
Jewish Commity Center of Ann Arbor
more information to follow
Friday December 16, 2011, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music 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: $10 (students $5)
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Sunday November 13, 2011, 7:15PM - 8:30PM
Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band
Fox Run (near 13 Mile Rd & M-5, West Bloomfield, MI)
Details to follow
Sunday November 6, 2011 - 12:00PM
Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble
Harmonie Music (8 winds) at the Grand Opening of the new Mott Childrens' Hospital
In the lobby.
Free
Sunday November 6, 2011 - 5:00PM
Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
- SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
- DEBUSSY Danses Sacred and Profane (Celisa Gutierrez, harp)
- BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6
free
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Saturday November 5, 2011 - 11:00AM
Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble
Music for 4 winds & Piano at the Grand Opening of the new Mott Childrens' Hospital
In the lobby.
Free
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Opera on Tap
"Under the Havest Moon"
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
October 20, 2011 - 7:00PM
Simchat Torah Service: Klezmer Fusion Band (NOTE: venue corrected)
Congregation Bnai Israel
6525 Sylvania Ave
Sylvania, OH 43560
free
October 19, 2011 - 5:00PM
Simchat Tora Service: Klezmer R&D
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
free
September 17, 2011
private party: Klezmer Fusion Band
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday September 11, 2011 - 2:00PM
Don Parrish Memorial Concert: Dexter Community Orchestra
Anthony Elliott and Matthew Deloria, conductors
- BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
- MOZART Quartet in G minor for piano and strings, K. 478, mvt. 1
- NARDINI Melody for cello and piano
- WALTON "Touch her soft lips and part" from Henry V
- SHORE (John Walton, arr.) Suite from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
- ELGAR "Nimrod" from Enigma Variations
- WAGNER Prelude to "Die Meistersinger"
free
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Sunday September 4, 2011 3:00PM-4:00PM
Dancing in the Streets: Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves
Main Street Stage
Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
Free
http://www.aactmad.org/sa/dits.html
Sunday August 28, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Music for Dinner: Klezmer R&D (with Dave Gitterman)
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
Saturday August 27, 2011 7:30PM - 8:45PM
Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band
At: International Association of Yiddish Clubs conference
Sheraton Detroit Novi
21111 Haggerty Rd
Novi, MI 48375
August 10, 2011 10AM - 12PM (oops - cancelled)
Dexter Community Orchestra Chamber Winds
wind octets by Mozart, Schubert and Dvořák
Dexter Daze
Downtown Dexter, MI
free
Sunday July 24, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Music for Dinner: Klezmer RND (with Nan Nelson & Dave Gitterman)
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
Saturday June 9, 2011 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Dexter Civil War Days: Dexter Community Orchestra Chamber Winds
dinner music: wind octets by Mozart, Schubert and Dvorak.
Gordon Hall
Dexter, MI
Saturday June 4, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Music for Lunch - Klezmer RND (with Nan Nelson & Dave Gitterman)
Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-214-6666
Come get some food, and listen.
Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 4:00PM
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor
"Spain"
- Debussy: Nocturnes: Nuages, Fêtes
- De Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat: Dances from Part 2
- Bartok - Violin Concerto No. 2, first movement - Davis West, violin (concerto competition winner)
free
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Saturday May 21, 2011, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Private Bat Mitzvah Luncheon - Klezmer R&D (with Dave Gitterman)
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Saturday May 7, 2011, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music 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: $10 (students $5)
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 8:30PM
Opera On Tap
(see other OOT linstings below)
Saturday, April 20, 2010
Guerrilla Chamber Music: Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble
Charles Gounod: Petite Symphony (9 winds)
-> 11:00AM Foggy Bottom Cafe
7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
-> 3:00PM Barnes and Noble
3235 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come and listen.
Sunday April 3, 2011, 2:00PM
Chamber Music Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble
Featuring: Charles Gounod - Petite Symphonie (for 9 winds) - only 2 of 4 movements
Admission: free
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-4477
Saturday March 26, 2011, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance party with live music by The Ethnic Connection
Balkan and Israeli line dancing, with live music 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: $10 (students $5)
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 4:00PM
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor
free
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 8:30PM
Opera on Tap
The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music.
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 8:30PM
Opera on Tap
The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music. This time the theme is "Love Is All I Need!".
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 2:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC Party Planning Expo - Klezmer R&D (with Dave Gitterman)
Planning a Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Retirement or Bris? Here is one-stop shopping for all your party needs! Free samples and door prizes.
Admission: Free
Jewish Community Center
2935 Birch Hollow Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
http://www.jccannarbor.org/news/2011/01/26/headlines/ann-arbor-party-expo-at-the-jcc/
Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 4:00PM
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra - Anthony Elliott, conductor
"Holiday Concert" with: Washtenaw Community Chorus
Ralph Vaughan Williams: "Hodie" (1954)
Cantata in 16 movements, for tenor, baritone and soprano soloists, with chorus, organ, and orchestra
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 8:30PM
Opera on Tap
The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music. This time the theme is "HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!".
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 12:30PM
Chanukah Concert - Klezmer Fusion Band
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids - Temple Emanuel
1715 East Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.templeemanuelgr.org/
Saturday December 4, 2010, 8 - 11 PM
Folk dance and CD RELEASE 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: $8.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
CD Flyer: EC CD flyer, B&W.pdf
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8:00PM
Katz & Company version 4.0 - A benefit concert for Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood
With: Jenny Young (alto), Dave Gitterman (piano), Edward Wyman (piano), Fran Wakefield (violin), Mike Garrahan (violin), Carol Palms (viola), Margeret Weiss (cello), and Cary Kocher (percussion).
- Brahms 2 songs for Voice, Cello & Piano (with Dave Gitterman & Jenny Young)
- Sergei Prokofief: Op. 34 Overture on Hebrew Themes (1909 - clarinet, string quartet, piano)
- Hernhard Heiden: Quintet for Clarinet and Stings (1955)
- Debussy: Premier Rhapsody for Clarinet & Piano (1910)
- New Horizons in Clarinet Playing (untraditional), clarinet with effects, synthesizers, percussion
- Freilachs (traditional Klezmer piece)
Temple Beth Emeth / Genesis of Ann Arbor
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tickets: $15, students and seniors $7.50
Info: 734-663-1288
http://www.templebethemeth.org
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 8:00PM
Klezmer Fusion Band
Congregation Etz Chayim
3853 Woodley Rd
Toledo, OH
http://www.etzchayimtoledo.org/
Sunday, October 30, 2010
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
see 10/24
Hillsdale, MI (see website for info)
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Monday, October 25, 2010
Gala Fundraiser - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-794-6230
=> $45, or $75 a couple. $20 for children 12 and under. Food, Silent Auction.
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 6:00PM
Concert - River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Featuring Jewish contributions to American popular music via Tin Pan Alley. R4 will be joined by TBE Choir Kol Halev and cantor Annie Rose.
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
=> general admission $22, $18 for seniors, and $10 for youth (12 and under.)
=> poster: Tin Pan A2 Poster 92210.pdf
http://www.ragtimeband.org/
September 30, 2010
Simchat Torah service with dancing - Klezmer Fusion Band
Congregation B'nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue
Sylvania, OH 43560
Admission: free
Information: 419-517-8400
Web: http://www.cbitoledo.org/
September 29, 2010 - 5:15PM-6:00PM
Simchat Torah celebration with dancing - with Dave Gitterman
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Admission: free
http://www.templebethemeth.org
September 25, 2010 - 7PM
Private Wedding - Klezmer Fusion Band
The Roostertail
100 Marquette Dr
Detroit, MI 48214
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Opera on Tap
The Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music. This time the theme is "Cabaret".
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Private Wedding Ceremony - with Deborah Scott Katz
Ann Arbor, MI
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Opera on Tap
Under the leadership of tenor and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music. Tonight's seasonal theme is "Hot and Steamy".
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street (Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 9:00PM - 10:30PM
American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) National Conference
Contra and International Dancing with Bow Echo - with Brad Battey (violin), Deborah Jackson (piano), Drake Meadow (dance leader/caller)
Concordia College
Ann Arbor, MI
private event
Gazebo "Pops" Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra
At the Gazebo in downtown Dexter, MI
Free
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9AM - 11AM
With Dave Gitterman, Nan Nelson (name that band)
Foggy Bottom Cafe
7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
734-424-9630
http://www.foggybottomcoffeehouse.com
Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 4:00PM
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Anthony Elliott - conductor
- Tchaikovsky - Francesca Di Rimini
- Tchaikovski - Violin Concerto, Movement I, with competition winner - this is not to be missed
- Hanson - Romantic Symphony
Dexter High School
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter MI 48130
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Private Bar Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Friday, April 30, 2010, 8PM - Dance
AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance
Callers: Drake Meadow and friends 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
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Opera on Tap
Under the leadership of baritone and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music on a cold winter's evening.
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Saturday March 27, 2010, 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: $8.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Don Parrish - conductor
Copland - Hoe Down from "Rodeo" (clarinets: Katz, Meyer, Pagels)
Grieg - Piano Concerto (J. Bennett, soloist) (clarinets: Katz, Meyer)
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (clarinets: Meyer, Linkner)
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Sunday February 21, 2010 - 5:00PM-6:00PM
Concert: Klezmer Fusion Band
West Bloomfield Public Library
4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (west of Orchard Lake Rd)
West Bloomfield, MI
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 2:00PM
Chamber Music Concert - members of Dexter Community Orchestra
including: J.N. Hummel - Clarinet Quartet (movements 1 & 2)
Ralph Katz (cl), Mike Garrahan (vn), Joseph Lange (va), Margaret Weiss (vc)
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-4477
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Opera on Tap
Under the leadership of tenor and Divo Ko Kaiden, the Ann Arbor/Ypsi chapter of this national non-profit once again presents local singers in need of a venue. C'mon by and hear some voices fill the place up with music on a cold winter's evening.
*OOT A2Y is taking part in OOT's national campaign this February to raise funds for relief organizations working in Haiti. All donations made at performances will be donated to Doctors Without Border's Haiti Project. We hope you will consider contributing to this important cause*
The Side Track Bar & Grill
56 East Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(Right next to the railroad tracks In Depot Town.)
Free (subject to food/drink minimum). Cash Bar, Food
Dinner at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8:30PM. Call for table reservations (734)483-1035.
http://www.operaontap.com/a2y/index.html
Friday, January 29, 2010, 8PM - Dance
AACTMAD 5th Friday Fusion Dance
Callers: Drake Meadow and friends teach English, contras, and international dancing.
Music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves, and Katun.
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
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Private Wedding
With Dave Gitterman and Nan Nelson
Congregation Keter Torah, West Bloomfield Michigan
Sunday, December 20, 2009 (oops - I got a sub and won't be playing this - come anyway)
Concert - Dexter Community Orchestra, Robert Boardman - Conductor
Wagner - Meistersinger Overture
Copland - Quiet City
Theofandis - Rainbow Body
Beethoven - Choral Fantasy, with Louis Nagel (piano)
http://www.dextercommunityorchestra.org
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:00PM
Vocal Concert - (I play on 1 piece)
Scarlett Middle School
3300 Lorraine
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Saturday December 5, 2009, 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: $8.
The Barn at Gretchen's House
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
http://ritter.astro.utoledo.edu/~ndm/FD/
Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:00PM
Chamber Music Concert - members of Dexter Community Orchestra
Ralph Katz, Deborah Scott Katz, Mike Garrahan, Suky Morita, Margaret Weiss
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine Street
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-4477
Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:15PM
Private Bat Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman.
Kensington Court Hotel
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 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
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Private Bat Mitzvah Party - Klezmer Fusion Band
Michigan League
Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Private Bat Mitzvah luncheon - with Dave Gitterman.
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI
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
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
Private Bar Mitzvah party: Klezmer Fusion Band
Jewish Community Center
Ann Arbor, MI
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 Toves
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
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