American Fork Children’s Choir

“Christmas in the Rotunda” Community Concert

12/18/2017 at 7pm, American Fork Library Rotunda, FREE

Join us for our annual Christmas in the Rotunda Concert, featuring the American Fork Children’s Choir Programs (Concert Choir, Ukulele Youth, Chimes & Voices), Happy Valley Ukes and YOU in our traditional audience participation caroling! The concert will feature some new tunes like A Noise on the Rooftop, Mi Burrito Sabanero, Sunny Christmas, and Little Lamb, Little Lamb as well as perennial favorites like Silent Night, Mary’s Little Boy Child, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Up on the Housetop. Please join us early for prelude music by Happy Valley Ukes and if you want a seat at this perpetually ‘standing room only’ concert event. Merry Christmas to you!

NEW STUDENTS WELCOME IN JANUARY

American Fork Children’s Choir programs will accept new students in January. Rehearsals for the Gator Choir, Concert Choir, Ukulele Youth and Chimes & Voices will begin on January 8^th & 22^nd. Tuition free thanks to the generous support of the American Fork PARC program. Contact the director, M. Ryan Taylor <ryan@choirworks.com>, to get on the registration and announcement list or with questions.

American Fork Symphony

“The Music of Animation”

The American Fork Symphony presents music from popular animated television shows and movies through the years on 02/12/2018, 7 p.m. at American Fork Junior High School, 20 W. 1120 North. $5 adults, $3 children 3-18, $15 family pass.

This concert will celebrate Saturday morning cartoons and more as the orchestra performs music from “The Flintstones,” “The Jetsons,” “The Pink Panther,” “Toy Story,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Incredibles” along with other recognizable tunes from animated movies and television shows.

American Fork Youth Theater

The Sound of Music G2K

American Fork Youth Theater presents the beloved musical The Sound of Music G2K, 01/11/18 at 7 pm, 01/12/18, 7 pm & 01/13/18 at 3 pm and 7 pm at Mountain Ridge Junior High 5525 W 10400 N Highland. $4. Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/AFYT-SoundOfMusic

Come see talented teens from all over Utah County perform this beloved musical. The Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Getting to Know Series (G2K) are uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers.

The content has been edited to allow for a shortened run time (1 hr.), but your favorite characters and songs that make this show a classic are still in place. This is a perfect way to introduce your kids and grandkids to everyone’s favorite musical. For more info call Koreen @ 801-368-5908

MUSICAL THEATER DANCE CLASS

Dance class that specializes in musical theater with no costume or recital fees. Mondays 01/08/18 – 05/21/18 at 5:00 pm at the American Fork Veteran’s Hall, 53 N Center in AF. $25/month.

This class is designed for boys and girls who are interested in learning dance technique to help them in their musical theater pursuits. We will focus on building jazz technique that will strengthen musical theater choreography skills. No registration, recital or costume fees.

Timpanogos Chorale

“The Secret of Christmas” Concert: The Timpanogos Chorale

12/18/2017 at 7pm: American Fork Junior High, 20 W 1120 N
$5 per person suggested donation; $15 per family

Join with us for a night of beautiful music celebrating and discovering the real meaning of Christmas. We are excited to share with you our Christmas songs about “The Secret of Christmas.” Welcome in the Christmas season where somewhere in your memory you will discover that there’s no place like home for the holidays, where we wish for a white Christmas to decorate our world in welcoming our long-awaited Savior. Discover with us “The Secret of Christmas.”

Choir Auditions

Audition to sing with northern Utah County’s premiere choir 1/4/2018, 7pm at 31 Church St, American Fork. Registration for choir membership will take place after your audition. Auditions will take place between 7-8pm. Come prepared to sing a song or hymn. An accompanist will be provided. Additional auditions held 1/11/2018, 6-7pm.

Rehearsals begin for the Spring season

Come and join us for our first rehearsal of our spring concert on 1/11/2018, 7-9pm at 31 Church St, American Fork. Membership dues will be required. Practice begins for our spring concert season. Auditions will take place right before choir practice. Rehearsals always held on Thursday nights.

Wasatch Show Band

Open rehearsals: Tuesdays 12/19/2017, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30/2018 from 7-9 PM, open to musicians who sing or play trombone, trumpet, or saxophone at AF High School, 540 North 600 East, American Fork. The 25-piece Wasatch Show Band AND 5 Singers, plays Rock, Funk and Jazz. To get an idea of who we are, think “Earth, Wind, and Fry Sauce.”

Read the feature article about the Wasatch Show Band in the Deseret News.

Visual Art Board

Children’s Christmas in the Rotunda

Come visit the American Fork Library Rotunda to see 2017’s Children’s Christmas Art Show: 12/1/2017-12/31/2017 at the American Fork Library. Free. The 2017 Christmas in the Rotunda “Songs of the Season” had 60 entries this year! Best of Show – Madilynn Sanger “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” Thank you for all that participated this year! Art pick up is Jan 3rd at 2:00.

Christmas Balcony Art

Come visit your local Library and see all the fabulous art display from your local Table Time Ladies! 12/1/2017-12/31/2017 at the American Fork Library. Free. Table Time is a long honored American Fork craft with 12 local ladies who participate. You will see the fabulous art ranging several different art mediums.

Library Balcony Art in January

Come to your local Library to see the fantastic art on display in the balcony. 1/1/2017-1/31/2017 at the American Fork Library. Free. Artist TBA – Find more info on American Fork Library website http://afcity.org/203/Library

ARTS IN AF : DECEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018