Phoenix’s Premier LGBT & Ally Wind Symphony

Performances

Desert Overture performs 3-4 formal concerts at Tempe Center for the Arts and one outdoor performance in Downtown Phoenix annually. The band also performs in smaller and more intimate venues on special occasions.

Desert Overture

Civic Space Pops!

Desert Overture returns to Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix to present a concert packed with variety and familiar tunes! We’ll play everything from Broadway to gospel, Disney to video game music – all to get your toes tappin’ and bring back some fond memories. And best of all, it’s completely FREE! No need for tickets – just show up and grab a seat!

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Date: Sunday – March 24th, 2024

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Civic Space Park – (424 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ)

Tickets are free to the general public!

Desert City Jazz

More Performances by our Sister Organization

Desert City Jazz is an 18-piece jazz ensemble comprised of many of the best jazz musicians in the Phoenix area’s LGBT and Ally community.

Support the Band

Donate

Donations and Memberships enable Desert Overture to fulfill its mission to entertain, enrich, educate, and support the community and it’s members through our passion for music. All financial and in-kind contributions are greatly appreciated!

The Desert Overture Member Program is an excellent way for individuals/couples and businesses to support Desert Overture and its sister organization, Desert City Jazz. Scroll down to learn more!

To simply donate money without joining the Member Program, just click the Donate button. You will be redirected to PayPal, where you can donate by credit or debit card, or directly out of your existing PayPal account. You don’t need to have a PayPal account to use PayPal.

All donations are tax-deductible. Desert Overture’s parent organization, Desert Overture Live Cultural Entertainment, Inc. (DOLCE) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of Arizona in May, 2010, and was granted 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status by the IRS in August, 2010.

Tax ID: 27-2639791

To request a donation receipt, please contact treasurer@desertoverture.org.

Member Level Program

The Desert Overture Member Program provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to our success and receive benefits and recognition for your contribution. All members will be listed in each Desert Overture concert program and on our website for the season.

As an arts organization, our gift to the community is unique. We provide a venue for LGBTQ and ally musicians to come together and perform quality entertainment that everyone can enjoy. As a member, you are actively supporting arts in the LGBTQ community and beyond.

  • Maestro $500
  • Virtuoso $250 – $499
  • Soloist $100 – $249
  • Band Geek $50 – $99

To participate in the Member Program, click the Donate button above. You will be redirected to PayPal, where you can donate by credit or debit card, bank transfer, or directly out of your existing PayPal account. You don’t need to have a PayPal account to use PayPal.

If you have questions, please contact us via email at treasurer@desertoverture.org

Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

Desert Overture offers advertising opportunities in the concert programs at each of their concerts. For more information on pricing and sizing requirements, please click on the 2023 Media Kit below.

2023 Media Kit

Join the Band

If you played an instrument in high school or later and are looking for an opportunity to play again, please join us! The information on this page should answer most of your questions.

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