The 2026-2027 Concert Season
THANKSGIVING 2026
Fifth Annual
Messiah Sing-Along
November 29 at 3 PM
Peace in the Desert Church, Scottsdale
CHRISTMAS 2026
Home for the Holidays
An American Christmas
December 12 at 3 PM
St. Anthony on the Desert, Scottsdale
December 5, 6, or 13 at 3 PM
Orangewood Presbyterian, Phoenix
WINTER 2027
One Voice, Many Songs
A Celebration of Global Music and Unity
February 28, 2027
Dayspring United Methodist Church, Tempe
SPRING 2027
Encore! Masterworks of the Stage
Beloved Broadway Classics
May 2027 (Dates TBD)
Church of the Epiphany, Tempe
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Phoenix
Just when we need it most, the Arizona Masterworks Chorale presents some of the greatest choral pieces ever!
November 29 - Messiah Sing-Along 2026
The Arts at Ascension presents the fifth annual Sing-Along of George Frederick Handel’s classic holiday oratorio “Messiah”. It’s a free, family holiday fun afternoon, featuring soloists and choristers from The Arizona Masterworks Chorale and the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, musicians from the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona — and the voices of everyone who loves singing choruses from Handel’s magnificent creation.
Come and sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the greatest Christmas oratorio ever.
Open seating and no rehearsal necessary for singers! If you don’t have a score, click here to download one in PDF.
Sunday, November 29 at 3:00 PM
Peace in the Desert Church
(formerly North Scottsdale United Methodist Church)
11735 North Scottsdale Road, Just South of Cactus Road
Admission Free – Donations Requested
The Program
Sinfonia (Overture: Orchestra)
Comfort Ye / Ev’ry Valley (Tenor Solo)
Chorus: And the glory of the Lord
Thus Saith the Lord / But who may abide (Bass Solo)
Chorus: And He shall purify
Behold, a virgin shall conceive (Alto Solo)
Chorus: O thou that tellest good tiding to Zion
For Behold / The people that walked in darkness (Bass Solo)
Chorus: For unto us a child is born
Pifa (Pastoral: Orchestra)
There were shepherds … And suddenly there was with the angel (Soprano Solo)
Chorus: Glory to God in the Highest
Rejoice, greatly (Soprano Solo)
He shall feed his flock (Alto and Soprano Solo)
Chorus: His yoke is easy
Chorus: Hallelujah!
No rehearsal is required!
Bring your own choral score or download this one, and join in the fun.
Admission is free, donations are requested to benefit all Arts at Ascension members.
December: Home for the Holidays
An American Christmas
Fun for the whole family with holiday masterpieces from Master Arrangers Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett, a brass quintet, a joyous community sing-along, and seasonal favorites from the Chorale. Be a part of it all!
Saturday, December 12 at 3 PM
Saint Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church
12990 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale
December 5, 6, or 13 at 3 PM
(Date TBD as we work out the details)
Orangewood Presbyterian Church
7321 North 10th Street, Phoenix
Home for the Holidays: An American Christmas is the star that tops AMC’s tree to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — and there may be no better way to end the year and celebrate an American birthday than with American voices raised in song!
This concert traces the holiday season the way generations of American families have actually experienced it: centuries-old European carols carried across the ocean and given a distinctly American voice by two of the twentieth century’s great arrangers; a Christmas songbook practically invented by American songwriters, native-born and immigrant, in the years after World War II; the lights of Hanukkah honored alongside the lights of Christmas; and a room full of neighbors singing together, the way this country’s holiday gatherings always have. It’s all about heritage and homecoming — the perfect way to spend an afternoon during America’s 250th birthday year.
Concert Program
The Many Moods of Christmas
Traditional Carols Arranged by
Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Silent Night
Patapan
O Come, All Ye Faithful
What Child is This?
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Angels We Have Heard on High
A Community Sing-Along
We’re All in the Mood for Good Cheer!
With and Audience Carols Sing-Along
Seasonal Favorites
The Chorale Celebrates the Joy of the Season
A Winter Medley: Let it Snow! / Silver Bells / Winter Wonderland (arr. Gary D. Fry)
Come, Light the Menorah (Traditional, arr. Jason N. Bauch)
Light the Legend (Michael Isaacson)
Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights (Jill Gallina)
Christmas Is the Warmest Time of the Year (arr. Hawley Ades)
The Christmas Song (arr. Roy Ringwald)
Do You Hear What I Hear? (arr. Harry Simeone)
Let There Be Peace on Earth (arr. Hawley Ades)
Home for the Holidays (arr. Roy Ringwald)
Februay 28 - One Voice, Many Songs
Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 PM
Dayspring United Methodist Church
1365 East Elliot Road, Tempe
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Programs are subject to change without notice.