Events for 2011-2012 Season
MUSIC IN THE PARK, SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012
"100 minutes of Arizona Music" is the theme in celebration of the Arizona State Centennial. There will be a variety of performers from professional to the children who participate in WCO programs.
OCTOBERFEST, OCTOBER 23, 2011
Our Third Music in the Park was October 23rd. It was complete with brats and traditional music. Community members sat in the area where we hope to have a bandstand in the future on the Little Red Schoolhouse grounds.
“The Fun Guys” associated with the Accordion Club of Sun City were the featured music. They lived up to their name to make this an afternoon of fun in celebration of Oktoberfest. Jack Dermody, the Band Leader states “they specialize in Oktoberfest festivals”.
Events for 2010-2011 season
BANDSTAND BOOGIE WAS APRIL 9, 2011
MUSIC IN THE PARK, MARCH 6, 2011
Our First Music in the Park on October 23rd was a huge success. There was all types of music, food, fun. Community members sat in the area where we hope to have a bandstand in the future on the Little Red Schoolhouse grounds.
We had the same fun on March 6th at the same site. Music in the Park scenes from October 23, 2010:
Events for 2009-2010 Season
Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Little Red School House after the Christmas Parade of Lights in December to greet children and the Wickenburg Community Chorus sang beautiful Christmas songs.
Renovation Celebration, Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wickenburg Children’s cultural Organization (WCO) invited all to celebrate the Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse (LRSH) renovations made, thanks to Wellik Foundation Grants and many donors and supporters who were recognized. There was an old time Ice Cream Social with ice cream sponsored by Chaparral Ice Cream Parlor; and musical performances, including Morristown School students on violin. WCO seeded the Morristown program with two semesters of funding. Morristown was so impressed with the successes from the program that they wrote and received a grant which will extend the instruction for five years. WCO continues to provide their violins.
The basement has been completely remodeled to expand its usefulness and safety. The roof has been replaced for safety and is now similar to the other period correct roofs on Tegner Street. Floors on the main floor have been cared for and the last project in the works is the Front doors which will be complete in the very near future.
Completed Events for 2008-2009
Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Little Red School House after the Christmas Parade of Lights on December 12 to greet children. The Wickenburg High School Marching Band played on the grounds and the Wickenburg Community Chorus sang beautiful Christmas songs.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR WCO 
Josh Ritter and Dawn Landes presented a Benefit Concert for Wickenburg Cultural Organization on Saturday, November 29, 2008 on the Patio of the Rancho Bar 7 Restaurant.
This special performance supports the WCO's efforts to bring Music and the Arts to the children of the Wickenburg area.
Dining & Dancing Under the Stars
A WCO Benefit Event
Supporting Wickenburg Cultural Organization’s Music Matters, Especially for Childen Programs in the Wickenburg area. 
Saturday, November 22, 2008 6 to 10 pm.
At the Monte Vista Ranch, in Wickenburg, AZ
Featured World Class Saxophonist Max Borjon and his band.
There was a silent auction with wonderful items and services, including the Opportunity to have your name on the Little Red School House Plaque, won by Dr. Edward and Mrs. Kirk..
Events during the 2007-2008 Season
History to Music Program, June 23 through June 27, 2008
Students in the Wickenburg Area, participated in a one week Music/History program from June 23 through June 27. They created a Tableau depicting the history of Education in the Wickenburg area.
The program included field trips to the Museum and the Library. It was conducted by Dr. Jay Cravath, renowned music historian. Dr. Cravath enjoys helping children discover their traditional culture. In this case the history of education in the Wickenburg Area. At the end of the week they performed their musical tableau for parents and community members, using the information they learned.
2008 Scholarship Program
No qualified applications were received in 2007-2008. If you know a high school senior in the Wickenburg area for 2008-2009 who is interested in pursuing Music or any of the Arts in the college career, encourage him/her to request an application from the high school counselor or contact the WCO with the information below.
* Scholarships are available for College Music Majors and Summer Music Camps. Contact the WCO at 928-684-7473, 623-584-9591 or music@wco.org for application packet.
Completed 2007-2008 activities
Annual Fund Raising Event
April 4, 2008 from 6-9 pm WCO will present Dancing with the Stars at Rancho De Los Cabalerros again featuring the spectucular Max Borjon band, with a Big Band sound. Dinner and dancing with professional Arthur Murray dancers highlighted the evening along with an Auction of fine items donated to WCO. For next year's event call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 or music@wco.org for more details when they are finalized..
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
* Music-in-Education Workshop for teachers on the Brummitt-Taylor Listening Program .
(April 14, 2008)
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 or music@wco.org for details about possible future sessions next school year..
David Brummit talking to students
Free Concert by the Air Force Band of the West Concert Band
*Thursday, March 13. 2008 the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Concert Band performed as the guests of. Wickenburg Cultural Organization, in the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine Street).
The performance was free of charge and open to the public. The Concert Band is a 45-member ensemble which represents the U.S. Air Force by performing music for formal military ceremonies, educational clinics, and public concerts throughout the Southwest. At every performance they offer to the audience a wide range of entertaining music by preeminent composers. The band’s repertoire consists of music from the Renaissance up to the present day ranging from serious symphonic band literature to Broadway musicals, and from Sousa marches to today’s popular hits. The members of the band are highly skilled professional musicians coming from colleges and universities all over the nation to serve in the U. S. Air Force.
Captain Moore Urrutia of the Air Force Band of the West
Gold Rush Activities
*Friday, February 8, school house was opened 9-5. Reunion of all students who ever attended the Little Red School House. Reception and display of Quilt opportunity.
*Saturday, February 9, school house was opened 8-4. .
Puppet Show in a Private Home
*Sunday, January 27 we had a fund raiser in a private home featuring a Puppet Show. Students from our violin program also performed. Many positive comments were expressed.
Performance by the Arizona State University Orchestra
*September 25, 2007 for elementary schools in Wickenburg, Wittmann, Congress, Yarnell, Morristown, and Aguila at the Del E. Webb Center .
Save the School House Drawing
* October 2, 2007 was a drawing for five hundred dollars
in Bashas’ gift cards, donated by Bashas’ Supermarkets. Congratulations to Aaron Wolfe who one first prize.
Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Little Red School House
Children shared their dreams after the light parade and refreshments were served.
Our Prior Years' Calendars included the following:
- Performance by the Phoenix Symphony
- * September 26, 2006 for elementary schools in Wickenburg, Wittmann, Congress, Yarnell, Morristown, and Aguila at the Webb Center.
- This is an educational concert for students in grades K-6, with 2 performances.
- Welcome Back Autumn
- * Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Music and Dessert Event on the lawn of the Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse
245 N. Tegner, Wickenburg
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 for ticket information.
- Dinner and Music Fund Raising Evening
- * In a private home.
December 4, 2006
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 for details.
- Gold Rush Days at the Schoolhouse
- * February 7-11, 2007.
*February 7, Little Red Schoolhouse Former Student Reunion. Open to all former students, family, friends and the community. Entertainment and refreshments.
*February 7-11, Prize Drawing tickets available at the Little Red Schoolhouse, come by during Gold Rush to purchase tickets.
*Febrauary 10, 2007. Join us on Saturday to meet the historic Prescott Victorian Society who will be dressed in costume and displaying "Parlor Arts"; enjoy the Community Chorus and other guests, and help celebrate the role played by the Schoolhouse in the early days of Wickenburg.
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 for information and Reunion Tickets.
- Phoenix Conservatory of Music
- * Music-in-Education Workshop for teachers.
January 20,2007 9 am to 4 pm
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 or music@wco.org for details.
- Welcome Back Spring
- * Wednesday, March 15, 2007
Music and Dessert Event on the lawn of the Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse
245 N. Tegner, Wickenburg
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 for ticket information.
- Annual Fund Raising Event
- Friday, April 13, 2007.
- All That Jazz at the renowned and historic Rancho de los Cabelleros Ranch, featuring our own local talent, gone to Broadway and supported in her music education by the WCO, Jennifer Anaya.
Call 928-684-7473 or 623-584-9591 or music@wco.org for details.
- 2007 Scholarship Program
- * Applications due by April 2, 2007
- * Awards to be announced the week of April 23rd
- * Scholarships are available for College Music Majors and Summer Music Camps.
- Contact the WCO at 928-684-7473, or music@wco.org for application packet.
- Annual Fund Raising Event
- Saturday, April 1, 2006, 12:00 noon
- Hidden Springs Ranch, Peeples Valley
- more information press release
- Community Chorus Easter Cantata
- Sunday, March 20, 2005, 3:00 pm
- at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
- Story of the WCO and the Little Red Schoolhouse
- Monday, March 28, 2005, 7:00 pm
- broadcast on KAET channel 8
- Centennial Celebration and Oral History Presentation at the Little Red Schoolhouse
- Saturday, April 16, 2005
- The Oral History Presentation was made possible in part by a grant from the Arizona Humanities Council.
- Open House for Music Instructors and Students
- Thursday, August 18, 2005, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
- This event is to bring instructors together with adults and youth who would like lessons on the violin, viola, cello, piano, or other orchestral instruments - or voice lessons.
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