JULY 24, 2013
Acclaimed chorale celebrates 20th Anniversary season
"VoXX"
MESA – The Sonoran Desert Chorale celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season "VoXX" with a series of concerts celebrating and reflecting upon the past twenty years of creating gorgeous lyrical music. Taken from the Latin for voice and the Roman numerals for 20, this special season continues the Sonoran Desert Chorale's mission of bringing a wide variety of music to Valley audiences. The Chorale will focus on some of the most memorable works of the past twenty years: well-loved composers, folk songs, spirituals, carols, ballads, themes of love, honor, sacrifice and peace, all performed by the 60 member choir at venues in Mesa and Paradise Valley. In preparation for the Chorale's European tour this summer where they will participate in ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the landing in Normandy on June 6, the season will conclude in March and May with a set of concerts reflecting upon the pursuit of freedom and honoring the sacrifice of the many who have given their lives striving for peace.
2013-14 Season
World Voices
October 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: $18 Adults/$15 Seniors, Students and Groups of 10 or more.
This "travelcade" of vocal sounds will take audiences to far-off places from the comfort of their seats. Hear the Chorale as it performs a mix of multi-cultural pieces of many styles from around the globe, among them Vieniki, Desh, Jai Ho!, Soweto, as well as others from Africa, Asia and our neighbors to the north and south.
Home for the Holidays
December 8, 2013 at 3 pm at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: $18 Adults/$15 Seniors, Students and Groups of 10 or more.
Once again, the Chorale "sings-in" the season, warming hearts with festive song. Come experience this annual celebration as it performs the highly acclaimed Gloria by John Rutter with chorus, organ, brass and percussion. The concert concludes with the Chorale's holiday tradition - a favorite of Valley audiences - singing carols together, sharing the joys of the season.
Voices of Freedom
March 9, 2014 at 3 pm at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: $18 Adults/$15 Seniors, Students and Groups of 10 or more.
The freedoms we enjoy every day have been purchased through the vision and sacrifice of many. In song, the Chorale salutes the pursuit of freedom in America and the lofty tenets of democracy. Join the Chorale as it performs Howard Hanson's grand Song of Democracy, Jackson Berkey's haunting Tenting Tonight and the rousing Wilhousky arrangement of The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Requiem For The Fallen
May 4, 2014 at 3 pm at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: $18 Adults/$15 Seniors, Students and Groups of 10 or more.
The Sonoran Desert Chorale concludes its 20th Anniversary Season by honoring the heroes of this nation who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to their country. This inspiring concert includes a moving and emotional tribute to our heroes, including Gabriel Faure's Requiem. On June 5 and 6, 2014, members of the Chorale will travel to Normandy, France to perform this stunning piece for the 70th Anniversary of the Allied Forces landing.
Season Tickets: Adult packages are $60, student/senior packages are $50 and may be purchased by calling 480-305-4538. For performance dates in Mesa locations and other information visit www.SonoranDesertChorale.org.
