Psalm settings by C.V. Stanford, Arthur Honegger and James Macmillan. Music reflecting the “Song of Songs” by John Dunstable and Edward Bairstow; Purer than purest pure, a setting of poetry by e.e. cummings by UA composer Daniel Asia, and Make peace, a brand new work by David Lang.
Program Notes | ARS April 2019 Flyer
3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Temple Emanu-El
225 N. Country Club
Please join us for a post concert reception.
The most sublime music for choir and organ, and choir alone, by Edgar Bainton, Herbert Howells and John Ireland, plus a Tucson premiere: The fruit of silence by Peteris Vasks, based on a text by Mother Theresa.
Program Notes | ARS April 2019 Flyer
4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
12111 N La Cholla Blvd, Oro Valley
3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Christ Church United Methodist
655 N. Craycroft Road
Please join us for a post-concert reception at each location.
Concerts will include brand new choral music by Thomas Juneau, and Jonathan Dove’s thrilling “Seek him that maketh the seven stars.” We’ll also perform seasonal audience favorites like “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming” and “What sweeter music” by John Rutter.
Elliot Jones speaks with Andy Bade on Arizona Public Media’s Extempore.
Carols of Triumphant Joy Program Notes
7:30 p.m. Friday, December 7
Christ the King Episcopal Church
2800 W. Ina Road
Please join us for a reception immediately following the concert.
3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams Street
7:30 p.m. Friday, December 14
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road
Please join us for a reception immediately following the concert.
4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16 NEW TIME
Christ Church United Methodist
655 N. Craycroft Road
ADMISSION: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Tickets are available online. Tickets are also available at the door or from an ARS member. All sales are final. Students admitted free.
Contact us for group ticket discounts – $15 each for groups of 10 or more.
What did concertgoers say about King David? “Beyond awesome”
“I loved everything! The story…the instrumentalists…the drama!”
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“A must for choral lovers.”
The Arizona Daily Star
KGUN Morning Blend: Tina Jennings interviews Music Director Elliot Jones and singer Robert Hanshaw
AZ Daily Star Calliente: Repertory Singers adding acting to ‘King David’ concert
AZ Public Media Extempore: Music Director Elliot Jones share his insights about Honneger’s King David with Andy Bade
In April 2018 we will present two performances of Arthur Honegger’s unique oratorio King David with chamber orchestra, vocal soloists, and guest narrator Grayson Hirst. The range of musical styles in this work is extraordinary – Gregorian chant, early 20th century modernist dissonance, and jazz. There are theatrical elements as well, including the off-stage voice of the Witch of Endor, and the character of David sung first by a boy soprano, and later by an adult tenor.
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27
Catalina United Methodist Church
2700 E. Speedway Blvd.
3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29
Temple Emanu-El
225 N Country Club Rd.
In December 2017 we will present holiday favorites, and a work known as the “Mona Lisa of Renaissance music,” Ave Maria, Virgo Serena by Josquin des Prez. In keeping with our commitment to presenting the best new choral music, we will offer the world premiere of Festival of Lights by New York composer Karen Siegel, and Stars by Eriks Esenvalds, which calls for choristers to play tuned wine glasses as they sing, creating a stunning aural effect.
7:30 p.m. Friday, December 8
Christ the King Episcopal Church
2800 W. Ina Road
3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams Street
7:30 p.m. Friday, December 15
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road
3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17
Christ Church United Methodist
655 N. Craycroft Road
