The more the merrier

The Orchestra of Southern Utah announces "Making Music Together" featuring ensembles of three or more. The program includes Blaine and Kirsten Hofeling and their nine children performing "Pachelbel Meets U2"; violinists Marisa Barth and Callen Crenshaw, accompanied by pianist Mary Ann Anderson; the Southern Utah String Quartet; and others.

When » Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City.

Info » Tickets are $8, $4 for students at the door; children 6 and older are invited to attend. For questions, visit www. orchestraofsouthernutah.org.

Piano with passion

The Chamber Music Society kicks off a new season with Trio Solisti. The young piano trio has earned a reputation for its passionate and adventurous performances. On the bill are the Ravel Trio in A Minor, "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzolla and the trio's arrangement of "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky.

When » Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. Free shuttle service from Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot.

Info » Tickets are $20, $5 for students, available by calling 801-581-7100 or at the door. For questions, visit www.cmsofslc.org.

Praise the Lord

Utah Gospel Music Ministries will hold its third workshop, open to singers, songwriters and instrumentalists from Utah. They will learn to develop, enhance and display their talents for the ministry in gospel music. The event culminates in a concert of original gospel compositions followed by an award ceremony for best song in different categories.

When » Sept. 17-20 at 7 p.m. at Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy.

Info » For questions, call 801-638-5179.

Svengali

A new local jazz group, the Svengali Jazz Quartet, will be featured during the monthly Art Stroll. Led by Kevin Flynn on alto sax, with Dan Waldis on piano, Matt Clayton on bass and Mitch Lee on drums, the guys will perform a mix of up-tempo songs and ballads.

When » Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. at the Flynn Artipelago, 3474 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City.

Info » Free.

American songbook

The O.C. Tanner Gift of Music, a series of biannual collaborations between the Utah Symphony and Mormon Tabernacle Choir, continues with an evening of American music featuring Broadway superstar Brian Stokes Mitchell, opera luminary Denyce Graves and Cincinnati Pops conductor Erich Kunzel.

When » Sept. 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., in the LDS Conference Center north of Salt Lake City's Temple Square.

Info » Tickets to the free event have been distributed, but there will be standby seating. Call 801-240-3323. For questions, visit www.lds.org/events.

Sterling songs

The Sterling Singers announce their upcoming concert, "Works of the Masters." On the program is music by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, Fauré, Hendel, Mozart, Verdi and Vivaldi. Free.

When » Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St., Salt Lake City.

Info » Free. For questions, call 801-277-9394.