Affording such a range of activities the city is a holiday destination for people of all ages and all walks of life. And for those seeking some ‘clean’ fun, actually some of the ‘cleanest’ in the country, Scottsdale boasts a unique activity each summer which brings together locals as well as visitors to one big messy party.

Known as the Mighty Mud Mania this summer activity started as way back as the 1970’s as a promotional stunt for the Johnson’s Wax Company which was planning on promoting ‘Wax “Shout” Spray Pre-wash’. The event which was held at the Chaparral Park was quiet a hit and even though it was a one timer for the Johnson’s Company, the city decided it was too fun an event to be stopped at just one. The Parks and Recreational Division of the city decided to incorporate this rather ‘muddy’ event in to their summer recreation program. Since then the activity, which is now known as the Mighty Mud Mania has been held each year bringing heaps of fun and joy for kids as well as adults during the summer heat of Arizona.

The Mighty Mud Mania features various mud obstacles and the level of competition depends on the age group. The obstacles include the ‘Knee Bender’, a muddy experience through a huge tarpaulin, ‘Tube Trouble’, to slide through big tire tubes, and ‘Tube Dive’, a demanding slithering dive through to a deep mud pit. Ages seven to seventeen are accommodated in these obstacles and for kids below six there are special puddle pools so that they too can get involved in all the muddy madness. The clean up for all ages are at the Pit Fall where the fire department hoses down the excess sludge and slime.

Those visiting this particularly interesting Arizona city will be amazed at the Scottsdale hotel accommodation options available. All lodging options in the area feature modern amenities and facilities affording a pleasant stay. Hotels in this city are easily bookable through the Internet and for those particularly seeking hotels in Paradise Valley with exceptional accommodation standards the ideal would be the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch.

The Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra based in the state Arizona is a source of pride for its city and state. The orchestra is usually seen performing at many important state events and also feature regularly in the local entertainment calendar. This orchestra is highly regarded for its ability to enthrall audiences and is regular favorites among music lovers in the state of Arizona. Many of the musicians playing for the Scottsdale orchestra have years of classical music training behind them and have played in some of the finest ensembles in the world.

An orchestra usually consists of four sections, namely string, woodwind, brass wind and percussion. Though smaller orchestras usually have about fifty performers, symphony or philharmonic orchestras are much larger and have around hundred musicians. Though there is a significant increase in the size of the orchestra this does not indicate any change in the composition of instruments. As with many other orchestras around the world, the Scottsdale orchestra also changes the number of musicians taking part depending on the musical work they perform.

In recent times the traditional instruments have been used in orchestral performances have changed and depending on the musical work and the discretion of the conductor instruments such as Spanish guitar, jazz Saxophone and the piano also appear in performances. The Saxophone is of particular importance to the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra as it regularly performs jazz items, which are uniquely home grown American alternative to classical European styles.

The composition of the orchestra may also change depending on the musical period the work is taken from. Classical compositions demand strict regulation of the types of instruments while Romantic and Modern period compositions are more flexible in terms of instrumentation.

The Scottsdale Orchestra can be contacted for a schedule of their performances which are usually held in the various convention centres around the state of Arizona. Scottsdale AZ resorts such as the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch offers excellent access to the entertainment districts in the region. Visitors staying at Resorts in Scottsdale Arizona would no doubt greatly appreciate an evening of classical music to accompany their comfortable stay.