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Arizona Wind Quintet returns to ASA:March 2018

Arizona Wind Quintet returns to ASA:March 2018

Faculty artists of the Arizona Wind Quintet return to the Arizona Senior Academy on Tuesday (March 20), playing music of Gunther Schuller, Paul Taffanel and Carl Nielsen. The concert begins at 11:30 a.m. Members of the quintet include Brian Luce

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Arizona Wind Quintet Returns to ASA:Nov.2017

Arizona Wind Quintet Returns to ASA:Nov.2017

It is always a pleasure to welcome the Arizona Wind Quintet to the Arizona Senior Academy. Founded in 1975, the University of Arizona School of Music faculty ensemble’s roster has changed over the years, but the quality of musicianship and

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Horn Players Prepare for ‘Incredible Opportunity’: October 2016

Horn Players Prepare for ‘Incredible Opportunity’: October 2016

Undergraduate and graduate members of the University of Arizona’s Betty Katzen Horn Studio will present a special concert at 4:00 p.m. Friday (Oct. 28) at the Arizona Senior Academy. Their ASA appearance is part of the 10 performers’ preparation for

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Faculty Winds Add Special Guest Artist-March2016

Faculty Winds Add Special Guest Artist-March2016

The Arizona Wind Quintet, a long-time favorite of Arizona Senior Academy audiences, will return Tuesday (March 29) at 11:30 a.m. in the Great Room of the Academy.  For this concert, they will add a special guest artist – UA Professor

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Wind Quintet’s Players Change, But Quality Endures: March2015

Wind Quintet’s Players Change, But Quality Endures: March2015

The Arizona Wind Quintet, longtime favorites of Arizona Senior Academy concert audiences, will return Tuesday (March 24) for an 11:30 a.m. concert. This group consists of five wind professors from the University of Arizona School of Music:  Brian Luce, professor

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UA Horn Students Have Their Day: Jan. 2014

UA Horn Students Have Their Day: Jan. 2014

The UA Betty Katzen Horn Studio will present its fourth annual “Horn ensembles Large and Small” concert at the Arizona Senior Academy on Tuesday, January 28.  The program, under the direction of Associate Professor of Horn Daniel Katzen, will include

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Testimonials

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! Paula Fan, TSO Principal Keyboardist (and friend)
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. Jerry Kirkbride,  Professor of Music
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. Daniel Katzen, UA Horn Professor
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. –James Reel, Classical Music Director, Arizona Public Media
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. Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, January 2013
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!
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 Clark Schuldmann Duo
Gabriela Rico, Arizona Daily Star
The Centerpiece of the Academy Village is the academy itself where residents can attend week;y concerts, discussion groups and lectures. (April 1, 2017)
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! Desika Narayanan, astrophysicist
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. Ted Ramirez
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. Gregory McNamee, Author and Lecturer
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. Gabriel Ayala, Classical Guitarist

Concerts and Lectures

  • Oct. 31: “Hospice Care and How Best to Deal with Death and Loss”
  • October 22:  “Puerta-Olegario Duo:  Music for Guitar and Bassoon”
  • October 23 and October 30: “The Music Video as Art, History and Science” 
  • Oct. 24: “The Historicity of King Arthur”
  • Oct. 17: “Six Legs Walking: Notes from an Entomological Life”

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