ARS has been hailed by audiences throughout Southern Arizona for its choral blend, technical precision and vocal artistry. A hallmark of the ARS tradition is our commitment to presenting high quality performances of the best new choral music as well as standard repertoire – from the Renaissance to well-known choral masterpieces, Americana and jazz, contemporary pieces and works commissioned by the group.
We share the belief that there is nothing more transformative than the human voice lifted in song.
Audio Recordings
“Rejoice and Be Merry”
Rejoice and be Merry concert, Dec 2019
Ryan Phillips conducting
by John Rutter (b. 1945).
“Deck the Hall”
Radiant Dawn concert, Dec. 2017
Elliot Jones conducting
Arranged by John Rutter
“The Seal Lullaby”
Water and Sky concert, April 2016
Thomas Lerew conducting
by Eric Whitacre (b. 1970), Words by Rudyard Kipling
“Ave Maria”
Heavenly Light Concert, Dec 2014
Jeffry Jahn conducting
by Franz Biebl
“O Radiant Dawn”
Radiant Dawn concert, Dec 2017
Elliot Jones conducting
By James Macmillan (B. 1959)
“As Torrents in Summer”
Water and Sky concert, April 2016
Thomas Lerew conducting
by Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
“No Time”
Water and Sky concert, April 2016
Thomas Lerew conducting
Traditional camp meeting song, arr. Susan Brumfield