This Friday, February 3rd at 7:30pm, Arvel Bird will debut with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra in Chandler, Arizona, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Performing original scores from his award-winning orchestral work Tribal Music Suite: Journey of a Paiute Bird evokes the soul of North American history blended masterfully with a contemporary flair that resonates with his audiences.

With Tribal Music Suite, Bird looks to his Paiute Indian heritage and his Scottish ancestry for the story’s inspiration to create a symphonic work that is deeply emotional, inspiring, at times playful, and always a masterful fusion of Celtic and Native American influences.

“Playing with orchestras always inspires me,” said Arvel Bird. “This year is special because I am honoring the Arizona Centennial with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra, celebrating 100 years of statehood and the rich history of this state. I’m honored to be a part of the official centennial activities and bring a part of Native American culture to this concert.”

Tribal Music Suite  CD will be available in the lobby the night of the performance or can be purchased here.  This CD includes Arvel Bird’s Rhythm and Roots Concert DVD.

Arvel Bird’s 20th album is now available! The Titanic Centennial: Commemorative Special Edition pays tribute to the 100th anniversary (April, 1912) of the maiden voyage and ultimate sinking of the RMS Titanic and features three previously released songs with eight new compositions, including a haunting violin solo and an ‘a Capella’ vocal song. Captain Smith, Father Browne, bandleader Wallace Hartley and others, come to life in a powerful, cinematic and, dare I say, an immersive environment, that will whisk you away to the North Atlantic in 1912 — $22 plus S & H.