Cellist
Playing jazz, classic, and pop
Carlito Stewart on the Valley Metro Light Rail, Live Music on the Move — 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Lumar at Rosie’s House, Make Music Phoenix Kickoff — 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Start With Music at Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Early Childhood Music Exploration — 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Aaron White at The Heard Museum, Free Family Summer Saturday — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Roomful of Pianos at the Arizona Center, Music & Play for All Ages — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dance with the Pachanga Collective at the Arizona Center, Music & Play for All Ages — 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Northwest Valley Ukulele Club at the Arizona Center, Music & Play for All Ages — 12:30 – 2:00 PM
DJ Gabe Mestas at Zoni Girls Roller Rink Takeover at Arizona Center, Music & Play for All Ages — 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Ivory & Bow at Arizona Opera, Music, Movement & More at the Wittcoff Black Box — 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Opera for Lunch at Arizona Opera, Music, Movement & More at the Wittcoff Black Box — 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix at Arizona Opera, Music, Movement & More at the Wittcoff Black Box – 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Trip Hazard at Strip Mall, Coffee + Vibes + Vinyl’s — 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Medina Family, Mariachi Quartet at Acacia Library, Live Music at the Library — 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lys Wainwright at Monsoon Market, Sip + Shop + Live Music — 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Heide Riggs: Celtic Fiddle Favorites at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Ice Machine: Celtic & Irish Sounds at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Mambo: 5-piece Latin Band at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Sticks and Tones: Color Our World with Sound at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 5:00- 6:00 PM
Kelsea Robin at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 6:00 -7:00 PM
Community Drum Circle at Harmon Library, Staying Cool with World Music — 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Medina Family, Mariachi Quartet at Burton Barr Central Library, Summer Solstice Celebration — 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Chris Trevigne at The BE KIND Community Education Center, Mixing Beats with Garage Band — 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Members of Saboten Taiko at Fushicho Daiko Dojo, Taiko Drumming Workshop — 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Uptown Sundown live at the Pemberton, Juneteenth Celebration — 6:00 PM – Midnight
Playing jazz, classic, and pop
Playing contemporary, classics, jazz, R&B, and pop
Performing songs, hosting music games, and encouraging fun activities.
Guitar, Singer, Songwriter, Native American Flutist, Flute Maker and Lecturer
Step into a one-of-a-kind musical installation with multiple pianos open for all to play.
Ukulele Play-along and Performance
Ukulele Play-along and Performance
Multi-disciplinary artist
Classical trio – strings and piano
Ivory & Bow Bio
Ivory and Bow is a dynamic ensemble that blends the elegance of classical piano with the warmth of strings to create an unforgettable musical experience. Their repertoire spans classical favorites, contemporary arrangements, and original works, captivating audiences with their artistry and passion.
Performing as part of Make Music Phoenix, Ivory and Bow brings their unique sound to the beautiful setting of Arizona Opera, creating a moment of harmony and connection for all who listen.
Members
Aline Boyd Bio
Aline Boyd is a Brazilian born Pianist from Rio de Janeiro. She pursued a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro under the mentorship of the pianist Patrícia Bretas. She obtained her Specialist Certificate in the field of Piano Pedagogy at Conservatorio Brasileiro de Música in Rio de Janeiro, under the mentoring of Dr. Ernesto Hartmann. Since then, Aline has had extensive experience performing, teaching, and speaking on behalf of Piano Pedagogy. In Brazil, Aline performed in auditions, events and master classes for important Brazilian pianists, such as: Luiz Henrique Senise, Ronal Silveira, Tâmara Ujakova, Marcelo Thys, Alexandre Rachid, Maria Luiza Cocker-Nobre, João Vidal, Flávio Augusto, Marcelo Verzoni, Carla Reis, Inês Rufino, Miriam Grosman, Mauricy Martin. In 2010, Aline moved to São Paulo, where she started studying with the pianist Nilze Kruze (former student of Bruno Seidhofer, in Vienna). Aline worked as a Music Tutor for the Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2010-2014) and she was a piano instructor in the British School St. Francis (campus: Jardim Europa and Pinheiros, in São Paulo). Aline performed as a pianist in the exhibition of the 60 years of “Fritz Dobbert Pianos in Brazil” at the Museu Brasileiro de Escultura (MuBE) in São Paulo and gave an interview to the newspaper Folha de São Paulo (06/16/2010), where she had the opportunity to talk about Music and Technology.
In 2014, she got a scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree in Piano Performance under the mentoring of the pianist Dr.Sérgio Monteiro, First Prize in the Martha Argerich International Piano Competition, at Oklahoma City University. Aline obtained her master’s degree in Piano Performance with Honors (Magna cum Laude) for her academic performance at this institution. In the United States and Europe, Aline worked and had masterclasses with Maestro Greg Fischer, Dr. Whitesell, Mihee Song, Dr. Igor Lipinski (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Lisa Yui (Manhattan School of Music), Professor Sondra Tammam (Montclair State University), Irene Russo (Luca School of Music, Leuven, Belgium). Aline worked as a pianist of Academy Sinfonia (Youth Orchestra) at OCU directed by Karén Khanagov.
She performed with Academy Sinfonia and she recorded 2 CDs with the orchestra featuring pieces by Bach, Tchaikovsky, Saint Säens, Mendelssohn, Mozart and others. Aline also has a duo (Alda Duo) with the Colombian musician Daniel Taborda, performing in an event called Art Moves. She also performed in events such as the Distinguished Alumni Dinner at Oklahoma City University, the Festival of Arts in Oklahoma City, the Luncheon at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. She also was invited to perform the “Danzon No. 2” by Arturo Marquez with Oklahoma City University Wind Band conducted by Daniel Taborda Higuita.
Aline was a judge of the Gilliam Piano Competition in 2016 at Oklahoma City University. Aline worked as a Piano Instructor of the Preparatory Department at Oklahoma Baptist University, at the Performing Arts Academy (Oklahoma City University) and in the Church of the Servant.
Aline also worked as a piano accompanist at both universities, and she was the pianist at Bridge View United Methodist Church in Norman, Oklahoma.
In 2018, Aline was accepted to pursue a Master of Advanced Studies at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana (Switzerland) under the mentoring of the Ukrainian Pianist Anna Kravtchenko.
In April 2020 and January 2021, Aline was invited to join the jury panel of the “Lviv Kawai Quarantine” Competition in the Ukraine, where she had the opportunity to judge young European pianists along with a panel of judges from 28 different countries.
In May 2020, Aline gave an interview to the Brazilian Times newspaper, in which she shared a little of her musical trajectory. Recently, Aline was one of the judges at the “Yula International Online Festival” in Kharkov, in the Ukraine.
In March 2022, Aline served as an adjudicator for the EVMTA Piano Competition in Gilbert, Arizona.
Currently, Aline is receiving mentorship from pianist Janne Gonçalves.
Xue Chen Bio
A dedicated and accomplished cellist, Xue Chen holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from Arizona State University, where she was a recipient of both the Anna Rosenzweig Memorial String Fellowship and the Special Talent Award. Originally from China, Xue Chen began her musical journey with a bachelor’s degree from the Xi’an Conservatory of Music before advancing her studies with a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Oregon and an Artist Diploma from the University of Redlands.
With years of orchestral experience, she currently serves in the West Valley Symphony. Her journey includes performances with the Redlands Symphony early in her career, alongside positions such as Associate Principal with the Scottsdale Philharmonic Orchestra (2023–2024) and Principal Cellist with the Inland Valley Orchestra—roles that underscore her leadership and depth of ensemble artistry. As a soloist, Xue Chen has graced stages from Arizona to New York, performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall and in commemorative events, including the 20th-anniversary 9/11 tribute with the ASU Korean Music Association at Katzin Concert Hall.”
Pushing the boundaries of classical music, Xue Chen recently collaborated with emerging composer Yunfei Li—a student of esteemed 20th-century composer Prof. Yi Chen—on The North Suite, a contemporary work inspired by Chinese regional music. This three-movement suite, published in Xue Chen’s dissertation via ProQuest, enriches the solo cello repertoire by blending tradition with innovation. Through this project, Xue Chen promotes cultural diversity in music and contributes to the expansion of contemporary cello compositions.
Mike Leavitt Bio
Mike Leavitt is a keyboardist, pianist, and vocalist resides in Gilbert, AZ. Raised in rural Northern California he studied piano under the great James “Chip” Brimhall and vocal performance at Rick’s College. He is a well regarded music mentor, performer, composer, and music producer. In addition, he is currently hosting the podcast “And If Love Remains,” writing a Christmas children’s book “The Secret Super Soldier Baby,” and composing “The Saber of Liberty,” a musical based on the life of Hugh Mercer.
Jamie Wu Bio
Originally from Taiwan, violinist Jamie Wu brings an internationally-honed artistry to her performances and teaching. Her solo and orchestral engagements have taken her to stages in Tokyo, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. She has had the privilege of working with renowned artists such as Shmuel Ashkenasi, Jamie Laredo, and the Brentano Quartet.
Jamie holds a Bachelor and Master of Music from National Taiwan Normal University, and a Master of Music in Violin Performance Pedagogy from Arizona State University, where she is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) under the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Swartz.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, she performs regularly with the West Valley Symphony,MusicaNova Symphony and other local symphonies. Beyond the stage, Jamie is a dedicated educator, enriching the community through her private studio and engagement in local schools and music programs.
What to Expect
Step into the Arizona Opera’s Wittcoff Black Box for a fun-filled day of music, movement, and hands-on activities for all ages! Enjoy live performances, interactive workshops, behind-the-scenes opera tours, and exciting opportunities to sing, dance, and play along.
About Venue
Arizona Opera, Wittcoff Black Box Theatre
636 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Opera brings the magic of storytelling through music to audiences across Arizona, producing world-class operas, concerts, and programs in both Phoenix and Tucson. Celebrating over 50 years of artistry, the company blends classic and contemporary works, enriching communities with the transformative power of opera.
Opera Duet
They perform a variety of classical choral, traditional, folk, and popular music.
Influenced by psychedelic rock, hip-hop, dance, cumbia, and funk
Known for their vibrant performances that celebrate Mexican musical traditions.
Blending indie, folk, noir, soul, and pop influences into heartfelt, genre-bending covers
Celtic Fiddle Favorites
Celtic and Irish ballads and tunes
5-piece Latin Band
Interactive Percussion
Creates atmospheric orchestral pop with just her violin and voice
No experience needed—just your energy and enthusiasm!
Known for their vibrant performances that celebrate Mexican musical traditions.
Explore music from around the globe using Garage Band!
Japanese Taiko Drumming
Contemporary jazz, R&B
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