Monthly Music Highlights

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RAY FUNK AND THE THE ALL SEASONS SINGERS CHOIR

Ray Funk’s father was a choir teacher at Amphi High School for 25 years so choral performance and teaching runs in his blood. Ray attended Northern Arizona University, receiving his degree in Music Education/Performance. He has been a professional musician for over 50 years; performing on radio, TV, clubs and stage. He was a staff singer with Arizona Opera for 23 seasons and sang in over 90 productions.

T.A. BURROWS

T.A. Burrows is a multi-talented, professional performer with over 45 years on stage. He has performed more than 3,000 shows throughout the U.S. and Europe and has entertained well over 1 million people. A New York City native, he began his entertainment career while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was an unprecedented five-time winner in the annual Air Force Worldwide Talent Competition and completed three world tours with the Air Force's elite entertainment showcase,"Tops In Blue." He has appeared in Las Vegas and has performed with such stars as The Temptations; Patti LaBelle; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Pointer Sisters; Brian McKnight; Chicago; The Isley Brothers; and the legendary Bob Hope.

MARK AND ARLETTE WILLIS ARE “SILK AND SOUL”

Mark and Arlette are high school sweethearts who studied music together throughout school. Arlette, a gifted soprano, competed annually at the prestigious Interlochen Music Competions in Michigan, consistently earning top scores for Solo Voice. She began singing at an early age and her parents encouraged her talent. She entered a number of talent shows and performed at various events in Detroit by age 11. Mark’s mother, who was a classically trained soprana, was his introduction to his wife as well as to music. In his childhood home he spent many hours developing a strong ear and love for music.

DR. CHRISTINE VIVONA

Juilliard-trained and awardwinning harpist, Dr. Christine Vivona, will dazzle you with masterful elegance. Christine delights audiences at a variety of events including weddings, parties, concerts, and more with her spectacular style. Dr. Vivona has a large private Harp Studio teaching students of all levels and ages. Her students regularly perform in the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra and win national and international awards and competitions. Her annual Harp Camp is a sought after event for students of all abilities where students learn various classical and popular pieces as well as theory and reading music and chord charts. She received her Master of Music from Juilliard and her Doctorate of Music at the University of Arizona.