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

Holiday Stories

Join Desert Overture and Desert City Jazz as we bring you the stories of the holidays in this double-performance experience! Whether it’s a lighthearted story full of holiday glee, or a somber tale of those less fortunate, each band will take the stage to bring you a multidisciplinary concert you’ll talk about all season.

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Date: Sunday – December 17th, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Betty Fairfax High School – 8225 S. 59th Avenue. Laveen Village AZ 85339

Ticket can be purchased by clicking the button below!

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 its 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, couple, 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, 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.

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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