by Angela Fischer The Brigham Young University School of Music will present the Deseret Chamber Music Series during May at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center. All performances are free, and the public is welcome to attend. Friday, May 29 – An ensemble of BYU School of Music faculty members will perform Prokofiev's Violin Sonata in F minor, “Two Rhapsodies” by Charles Loeffler and the Caprice on Danish and Russian Airs for flute, oboe, clarinet and piano by Saint-Saens. For more information about the festival, contact Ken Crossley at (801) 422-9348. Source: BYU News

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Brigham Young University's Dancers' Company will preview its 2009 North Central States tour concert Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio Theater at the Richards Building.

After making its Carnegie Hall debut last year, Brigham Young University’s Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Kory Katseanes will perform a program of 20th century works Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center.

The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company will take center stage at the Marriott Center Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at 7:30 p.m. to present its 2009 concert, “Viva España” A cast of 164 dancers will be featured during the 28th annual extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. each evening. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets are $12 for the evening shows and $10 for the matinee at the Marriott Center Ticket Office, (801) 422-BYU1 or 1-800-322-BYU1, or online at www.byutickets.com. 'An audience of more than 10,000 enjoyed last year's performances, and this year will be even more exciting,' said BYU dance faculty member Claudia Hill. 'We have many new and fun numbers this year.' Audiences will enjoy the award-winning competition medleys, 'Viva España' choreographed with assistance from Alain Doucet and Anik Jolicoeur, World Ten Dance Champions, and 'Drop That Beat' choreographed with assistance from Max Kozhevnikov and Yulia Zagoruychenko, U.S. Latin Champions and World Latin Finalists. Jose De Camps and Joanna Zacharewicz choreographed a new mambo, 'Oy'e Celia,' and 'Dance With My Father' is a beautiful rumba choreographed by Jean Marc Generous and France Mousseau. Toni Redpath also choreographed an elegant waltz, 'A Daisy In December.' Whether performing a Latin American cha-cha or an elegant waltz, the Ballroom Dance Company has entertained audiences worldwide with its energy and enthusiasm. 'Precise timing, flawless technique, expressive choreography and vibrant costumes complete the enchantment,' said Hill. Part of the largest collegiate ballroom dance program in the world, the group’s students come from all majors and backgrounds, said Hill. 'Once onstage, however, these ordinary college students transform into a stunning performance ensemble.' The BYU Ballroom Dance Company has won the U.S. National Formation Dance Champion Team title consecutively since 1982, and since 1971 has received 19 first-place awards at the British Open Ballroom Dance Competition. For more information, contact Claudia Hill or Lee Wakefield at (801) 422-4623. Source: BYU News

The Brigham Young University School of Music will host three events for jazz lovers during the first week of April.