Prescott, AZ—Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) and the Highlands Center for Natural History welcome the change of seasons with a chamber music concert at the Highlands Center’s Kiwanis Amphitheater, 1375 Walker Rd, Prescott, on Saturday, September 13 at 6:30pm. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, this open-air concert features Arizona Philharmonic’s woodwind trio—Mary Simon (oboe), Mary Jackson (clarinet), and Chip King (bassoon), performing an eclectic program of light classical, folk, and Americana works. This event is a prelude to AZ Phil’s Season 8 | USA 250—A Celebration of American Composers, beginning October 5 at the Ruth Street Theater.
Music Meets Nature
“No other venue in the region can offer this delightful setting—chamber music with a clarity and warmth shaped by forest and sky,” added Connor McKay, Operations Coordinator. This performance highlights a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences where art and environment meet. “It’s rare to hear this kind of music outside without sacrificing sound quality. The acoustics at the Highlands Center amphitheater make it possible, and the setting adds a natural serenity no concert hall can match,” commented Henry Flurry, AZ Phil Artistic Director.
Tickets are $45, $40 for Highlands Center members and are available online at highlandscenter.org/arizona-philharmonic or call 928-776-9550.
About Arizona Philharmonic
Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is Prescott’s only professional orchestra focused on classical music. Beginning its eighth season in 2025-26, it presents large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott, AZ Phil draws musicians from across Arizona and is committed to offering transformative music, while nurturing community participation and supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott-area performing arts scene. Recognized in by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Arts and Culture, Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook.
Photo Courtesy – Caption: Reeds in the Pines, featuring AZ Phil performers (left to right) Mary Jackson, clarinet, Chip King, bassoon and Mary Simon, oboe, playing at the Highlands Center’s Kiwanis Amphitheater September 13. Tickets available online at highlandscenter.org/arizona-philharmonic or call 928-776-9550.