The Passing of Bruce Birnel Jeff Buda, Director of the PebbleCreek Big Band On June 22, family and friends said their goodbyes to Bruce Birnel. The service was held at The Sinai Mortuary in Phoenix with burial at Beth Israel Cemetery. He now lies next to the love of his life, Mimi, who passed away only…
Bill Throssell Is Leaving PebbleCreek Susan Kice The PebbleCreek Musicians recently announced the relocation of their longtime member and featured trumpeter, Bill Throssell. Bill and his wife, Helen, are moving back to Washington state. As a 15-year member of the Musicians and The PebbleCreek Big Band, Bill’s musicianship and his ability to make that horn…
There’s an old saying: “In like a lion and out like a lamb,” referring to the month of March. Here in PebbleCreek, in and of around the middle of March, you will hear a “roar” coming from the Renaissance Theater. No, it’s not a lion, but rather the “roaring sound” of The PebbleCreek Musicians as…
Curtains up on “A Night at the Renaissance” Laurie Farquhar Curtain up, light the lights We’ve got nothing to hit but the heights— And nothing’s gonna stop us ‘til we’re through— Everything’s coming up roses for me and for you. -Gypsy– After months of writing, rehearsing, singing and dancing, opening night for A Night at…
PebbleCreek musicians: Do you now or did you ever play a musical instrument? Would you like to work out your talents here in PebbleCreek? If so, the PebbleCreek Musicians would like to talk with you. For more information, please contact Bruce Birnel at [email protected] and indicate what instrument you play, how long you have played…
A Night at the Renaissance will be performed Monday, November 16 through Saturday, November 21. If you don’t have tickets some may still be available. Check at the Eagle’s Nest kiosk Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings between 10:00 a.m. and noon. PC Singers holiday concert, A Mark Hayes Concert, will be performed Tuesday, December 1 through…
Once again the PebbleCreek Musicians is sponsoring the West Valley Youth Orchestra for a performance in the Renaissance Theatre. This orchestra, created by competitive auditions, is made up of talented young musicians between the ages of 8 and 18. The group is composed of the best band and orchestra members from public, private and charter…