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.
Glad Tidings – A Holiday Concert
Desert Overture and Desert City Jazz proudly present Glad Tidings to ring in the holidays. The concert will be a joint concert to bring our audience fun holiday music in fun Jazz styles and familiar holiday tunes in a concert band setting. Come join us and enjoy ringing in the holidays with our performance! You won’t want to miss out!
Date: Sunday – December 8th, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Betty Fairfax High School – 8225 S 59th Ave, Laveen, AZ 85339
Tickets on sale soon!
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 our current Media Kit below.
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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DOLCE is grateful to the following organizations for their support:
