Desert Companion November/December 2009

Calendar music and, thanks to modifications he made to his instrument, American jazz. He has been celebrated in Japan and Europe and has performed in Carnegie Hall. $10; $7 students and seniors. Winchester Cultural Center, 455-7340.

Jazz Combos Dec. 6, 2 p.m. The College of Southern Nevada’s student jazz combos, led by Matt Taylor, offer a relaxing afternoon of jazz standards and contemporary works. Free. Nicholas Horn Theatre, 651-5483.

Orchestra Concert Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. The College of Southern Nevada showcases its 50-piece orchestra in a performance of popular symphonic works. $8 adults; $5 students/seniors.

Nicholas Horn Theatre, 651-5483.

A Christmas Celebration Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Nevada Pops joins the Desert Chorale for this holiday concert. Free.

UNLV’s Artemus Ham Concert Hall.

Concert Band Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Conductor Richard McGee and the College of Southern Nevada Concert Band play holiday and standard tunes. $8 adults; $5 students/seniors. Nicholas Horn Theatre, 651-5483.

Big Bands Concert Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.

The College of Southern Nevada’s two big bands, directed by Walter Blanton and Bob Scann, join forces to present the best in contemporary jazz band literature. $8 adults; $5 students/seniors. Nicholas Horn Theatre, 651-5483.

Winter Choral Concert Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. The College of Southern Nevada music program features its choral groups, under the direction of Mark Wherry, in a semester-ending concert. $8 adults; $5 students/seniors.

Nicholas Horn Theatre, 651-5483.

Sounds of the Season Dec. 10, 7 p.m.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra puts on this concert for Henderson’s WinterFest. Free. Henderson Convention Center, 267-4849, hendersonlive.com.

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