Phoenix Symphony Performes Messiah, Part Two

This evening Dan and Mike were on-location at Camelback 7th Day Adventist Church in Scottsdale, Arizona capturing the second performance of The Phoenix Symphony’s Messiah performance. Through out December each year the ensemble under the direction of Robert Moody, takes their performance of Handel’s Messiah on the road for 10 performances around the entire valley. Performing to sold-out housed, night after night the ensemble receives well deserved standing accolades.

Now that we have two complete recordings from the ensembles favorite venues, we will now mix each individual performance for Mr. Moody to listen and evaluate. Once the best sections are selected we will takes the chosen selections from each performance and compile them to a final master recording.


Once the broadcast date has been determined, I will post it here.

Phoenix Symphony Performes Messiah, Part One

This evening Dan Malone and Michael Markowski were on-location at Velda Rose Church in Mesa recording a spectacular performance of Handel’s Messiah with The Phoenix Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Phoenix Symphony Choir. Under the direction of Bob Moody, the ensemble performed this legendary work in the baroque style. With a smaller ensemble, and a 65 voice choir, the work becomes more intimate, and passionate.

This was the first of 2 recordings. The second recording will take place tomorrow. Following the recordings, Bob Moody will select the best selections from each performance and we will mix them to a final master to be broadcast on KBAQ.

Dobson Orchestra's Holiday Concert

This evening, Dan was on-location at Dobson High Schools Auditorium capturing the sounds of the Dobson High School Orchestras. Under the direction of Rob Nichols and Rob Lubbers, the 3 ensembles played a great selection of music, including some holiday medleys. Most of their selections are not considered standard works for a High School, but rather college level ensembles. As a result, it is very common for Dobson students to receive scholarships to prestigious universities and conservatories to continue their musical studies. Without a doubt, the contributions the school makes to their students, last their entire lives.

Dobson Goes Pops?

In a rare change from tradition, Dobson's Bands put on an evening of Pops music to celebrate the wonderful music that has been created during the schools 25 years.
During the performance, Director of Bands, Jon Gomez, gave Mouse Recording a great salute in recognizing the services we do for their program and the community.
Also, Dan was very pleased to be greeted at the end of the concert by Andrea Snyder. Her daughter Lisa, who we met through the Phoenix Youth Symphony, is the reason we have such a good relationship with Dobson High School. Then Lisa was easily one of the best clarinet players in the state. During her high school days she earned numerous awards and opportunities including being selected as a soloist for the Presidents Marine Band in Virginia. Recently Lisa has just finished up a semester studying politics in Paris, France. She will be returning to Arizona for the holiday break and to make some recordings in preparation to continue her musical studies at North West where she is a sophomore.

Dobson band steps it up

Tonight Dan was on location at Dobson High School.

This evening The Dobson Symphonic Band hosted a concert designed to show appreciation for the feeder programs that have helped Dobson gain their successes. Rhodes Jr High and Hendrix Jr High School shared the stage with Dobson allowing each ensemble a showcase for their programs.

For the members of the Jr. High Schools, they are able to see where they are heading once they enter high school. Better yet, for the members of Dobson’s Band’s it gives them a great perspective on how far they have progressed.