The Arizona Masterworks Chorale (AMC) is committed to enriching cultural life in Arizona by presenting great choral music with well-crafted sound in exceptional performances. 

• Our vision is to be known as a premier performing ensemble in Arizona.
• Our mission is to inspire and enrich our community through the power of choral music.

We begin our 48^th season with a renewed focus on performing classical and contemporary choral masterworks.

AMC is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit Arizona member-managed corporation supported by ticket sales, grants, donations, and chorister dues.  AMC operates in accord with the By-Laws, Policies, and Strategic Plan that are posted on our website at https://arizonamasterworks.com/amc-governance.  We are an equal opportunity corporation: We will act to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do, and we seek the broadest possible representation from our community.

“Members of the Corporation”

Volunteer choristers whose dues are paid and attend regularly are in good standing and are “members of the corporation.”  Members are eligible to vote on candidates for the Board of Directors at our annual post-season business meeting and are responsible for supporting AMC’s strategic objectives of artistic and operational growth. 

Artistic Growth means upholding a high standard of artistic excellence and improving the musicianship of each member and the ensemble.  That means working on notes, words, and vocal techniques outside of ensemble rehearsals and coming to rehearsals well-prepared for the best use of our time together preparing for performances. 

Operational Growth focuses on long-term financial and organizational sustainability.  It means supporting AMC’s operational health in ways that make the best use of your individual resources and skills through donations (cash and in-kind), participating in community outreach and fundraising activities, and volunteering.

How We Communicate

AMC’s primary channels for Chorister news are the Chorister Hub page on our website and email, both of which are frequently updated.  Please be sure your contact information is accurate and kept up to date and regularly check the email address you give us for news and updates.  (We’re looking into other channels, including chat groups.)  A roster of this season’s members will be published on the Chorister Hub page.  Choristers may contact individual officers or music staff members via email or text, or by email to info@arizonamasterworks.com.

Chorister Dues

Volunteer Choristers pay seasonal dues of $125 to support Chorale operations, due within 30 days of joining the Chorale.  Dues payments, which are donations eligible for tax deduction, may be made to the Treasurer by cash or check, or by Zelle to finance@arizonamasterworks.com.  Please contact the Treasurer if you need assistance with dues or consideration for your personal situation.

Rehearsals and Performances

Ensemble musical rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the sanctuary at the Church of the Epiphany, 2222 South Price Road, Tempe.  A calendar of rehearsal and performance dates is published on the Chorister Hub web page.  We rehearse on all Mondays except Labor Day, and during scheduled rehearsal breaks around the New Year and in the spring of 2027

Performance weekends include a final rehearsal on Friday evening, and performances on Saturday afternoon or evening and on Sunday afternoon.  Choristers agree to prepare and participate in rehearsals and performances in a professional manner, with commensurate standards of vocal quality and conduct. 

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO REHEARSAL OR PERFORMANCE IF YOU ARE ILL.  Please notify the Music Director as soon as possible if you will not be at a scheduled service.  Please do not wear any scented products (cologne, body spray, deodorant, hair spray, etc.) to rehearsal or performance.

Musical Scores, Mark-Ups, and Rehearsal Tracks

Hard copy scores will be provided by the Music Librarian.  These can be marked in pencil, but not highlighted.  Choristers may use hard copy or tablets as they prefer.  Following each concert, Choristers return hard copies to the Library and delete digital copies from their tablets or other storage.

Reference PDF scores with the Music Director’s markings, along with audio rehearsal tracks are posted on the Chorister Hub web page of the AMC website.  Choristers are responsible for preparing their scores with these markings and working on their parts prior to coming to rehearsal, prepared for ensemble singing.  This includes knowing the translation and proper pronunciation of non-English texts.

If you need individual help preparing a piece you may contact the Music Director directly.

Wardrobe

Choristers provide their own concert wardrobe items, as described in the AMC Wardrobe Guide accessible on the Chorister Hub web page.  Concert dress is traditional “concert black”; outreach events are casual.  The Chorale may provide Choristers with an AMC polo shirt and/or T-shirt at no cost, to wear at community outreach events.

Audio and Video Recording

In your role as a Chorister, AMC may photograph or record you during rehearsals and performances, and use those images and sounds for publicity, marketing, or any other activity that supports the Chorale’s interests.  Choristers may record rehearsals and performances for their own study or archival purposes but may not distribute such recordings commercially or in any way defamatory or derogatory to other choristers, music staff, or AMC as an organization.

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