Phoenix Chorale: American Voices
Sunday, May 04 @ 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Concerts take place Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 PM at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley and Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Phoenix. Tickets are on sale at phoenixchorale.org
As we head toward the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, AMERICAN VOICES.offers a musical reflection on the many influences that have shaped American culture. The concert features works by Frank Ticheli, Eric Whitacre, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin, alongside traditional spirituals and songs from the Shaker and Sacred Harp traditions—music that has helped define the American sound.
The program also includes the world premiere of Vista Point, a brand-new piece by Los Angeles-based composer Jennifer Lucy Cook, commissioned specially for Phoenix Chorale. Set on a hiking trail, Vista Point follows three characters, each embarking on their journey for different reasons, as they navigate the physical and emotional effort of the climb. The piece captures the internal dialogue between humans and the land —an especially fitting theme for one of America’s greatest hiking states.
At the center of the concert is something truly special: Scenes in America Deserta, a rarely performed choral gem by composer John McCabe. Written in 1986 and inspired by the desert landscapes of the American Southwest, this stunning work sets text by architectural historian Peter Reyner Banham and captures the silence, space, and mystery of the desert in breathtaking sound.
The program also includes the world premiere of Vista Point, a brand-new piece by Los Angeles-based composer Jennifer Lucy Cook, commissioned specially for Phoenix Chorale. Set on a hiking trail, Vista Point follows three characters, each embarking on their journey for different reasons, as they navigate the physical and emotional effort of the climb. The piece captures the internal dialogue between humans and the land —an especially fitting theme for one of America’s greatest hiking states.
At the center of the concert is something truly special: Scenes in America Deserta, a rarely performed choral gem by composer John McCabe. Written in 1986 and inspired by the desert landscapes of the American Southwest, this stunning work sets text by architectural historian Peter Reyner Banham and captures the silence, space, and mystery of the desert in breathtaking sound.
Concert Details:
AMERICAN VOICES
- Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 3:00 PM
- Camelback Bible Church
- 3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
- Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 3:00 PM
- All Saints’ Episcopal Church
- 6300 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tickets:
- $42 General Admission
- $37 Seniors & Military
- $20 Youth
On sale now at phoenixchorale.org