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For more than 50 years, the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale has offered compelling concerts of amazing artistry.

Our concerts are a great way to reboot your system, recharge your batteries, and refill your soul with inspiration.

We’re offering many opportunities to relax, recharge, and begin again all season long!

Join us as we: — craft imagery of the great outdoors with “Nature Sings!”

— rejoice in the season! And celebrate with “Home for the Holidays” — sit in candlelight for the ethereal “Chant & Beyond” experience — move you with the power of percussion with “The Rhythm of Life” Unwind, energize, and find new inspiration . . .

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Nature Sings!

October 30 and November 7 Celebrate the world around us with “Nature Sings!”

From majestic mountains to tempestuous seas and from the four elements — earth, wind, fire, and water — to plant and animal life, experience how composers over the ages have celebrated planet Earth. Featuring Aaron Copland’s masterwork “In the Beginning” for mezzo soprano soloist and unaccompanied choir, Les Chant des Oyseaux (“The Song of the Birds”) by Clément Janequin, “Sand County” by Jean Belmont Ford, six part-songs about nature by Felix Mendelssohn, and R. Murray Schafer’s frolicking (and a bit scandalous) “A Medieval Bestiary.”

October 30, 2010 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Talks at Trinity (Pre-Concert)

100 West Roosevelt in Phoenix

November 7, 2010 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

American Lutheran Church 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City

Did you know?

Program Notes — Read program notes about the music, and learn more before you arrive. Program notes for each concert are available on our website about one week prior to each concert.

E-Newsletter — Sign up to receive our email newsletter for the most up-to-date information about the Phoenix Chorale. Visit our website for details. And check out our blog, ChoirTap, too!

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“This choir has broken through the wall that keeps local artists from achieving international stature, and it has done so in spectacular fashion...rock solid pitch, a depth and lucidity of texture, and sheer energetic commitment.”

—Arizona Republic “Orchestral and choral conductors often use noticeably different gestures. When Charles Bruffy led [this concert] . . . he seemed to be sculpturing in air; carefully molding each finely hued note he coaxed from his choristers.”

—New York Times

Home Holidays for the

December 16-17-18-19-20 Rejoice in the season! Join us for these popular holiday concerts featuring a well-rounded balance of beloved holiday favorites mixed with exciting new pieces sure to energize your holiday cheer. You’ll hear Javier Busto’s “Basque Magnificat” and new music by two of our favorite composers, Cecilia McDowall and Ola Gjeilo. Through the magic of music, we’ll recreate visions of snow, roasting chestnuts and sleigh rides - and you’ll enjoy lifting your own voice in our annual tradition of sing-alongs.

M U S I C FOR THE CITY December 16, 2010 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Brophy Chapel

4701 North Central Avenue in Phoenix

December 17, 2010 — Friday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

All Saints Lutheran Church 15649 North 7th Street in Phoenix

December 18, 2010 — Saturday at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

American Lutheran Church 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City

December 18, 2010 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 100 West Roosevelt in Phoenix

Talks at Trinity (Pre-Concert)

December 19, 2010 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Christ Church of the Ascension 4015 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley

December 20, 2010 — Monday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Central United Methodist Church 1875 North Central Avenue in Phoenix

Please note that this concert will also be performed on Saturday, December 11, in Miami-Globe, Arizona.

See our website for details.

Did you know?

You can order tickets anytime on line. www.phoenixchorale.org

Chantand Beyond February 13, 19, and 20 From Gregorian chant to modern-day chant infused masterworks, we’ll explore the influence of monks and chant throughout the history of music. Since Medieval times, numerous composers have used the popular French song “L’homme armé” (“The Armed Man”) as the foundation for settings of the mass. We’ll perform a few of these in candle-lit concerts along with “Funeral Ikos”

by Sir John Tavener and other modern chant influenced selections by Arvo Pärt, Sven-David Sandström, and more.

February 13, 2011 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

American Lutheran Church 17200 Del Webb Blvd in Sun City

February 19, 2011 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Talks at Trinity (Pre-Concert)

100 West Roosevelt in Phoenix

February 20, 2011 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Christ Church of the Ascension 4015 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley

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Rhythm of Life April 9, 10, and 17 We’ve got the beat! Our season ends with a bang with these concerts for choir and powerful percussion and feature one of our favorite guest artists, percussionist Sonja Branch. You’ll hear Dominick Argento’s “I Hate and I Love” and Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’s Raua needmine (“Curse Upon Iron”). And we’ll take you on a multicultural trip, singing sounds from around the globe.

April 9, 2011 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 100 West Roosevelt in Phoenix

Talks at Trinity (Pre-Concert)

April 10, 2011 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Charles Bruffy

Camelback Bible Church

3900 East Stanford in Paradise Valley

April 17, 2011 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Joel Rinsema

American Lutheran Church 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City

Did you know?

PARKING is free at all of our concert locations.

METRO LIGHT RAIL — Take the train to our concerts at Trinity Cathedral, right across the street from the Roosevelt Arts station.

VENUES — Information, maps, and directions to all of our concert venues are available on our website: www.phoenixchorale.org

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FREE Open Rehearsals The Phoenix Chorale continues hosting free Open Rehearsals during downtown Phoenix’s monthly Artwalk. We’ll host four First Friday Rehearsals — two in the fall and two in the spring. These events are FREE and open to the public Don’t be shy! Free Open Rehearsals take place inside Trinity Cathedral (on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix). Take Metro Light Rail to the Roosevelt Arts District stop.

• First Friday FREE Open Rehearsal October 1, 2010 — 6:30 PM-9:30 PM • First Friday FREE Open Rehearsal December 3, 2010 — 6:30 PM-9:30 PM • First Friday FREE Open Rehearsal February 4, 2011 — 6:30 PM-9:30 PM • First Friday FREE Open Rehearsal March 4, 2011 — 6:30 PM-9:30 PM

Please note that this Open Rehearsal is part of a special one-evening festival of classical music held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral titled ClassicalRevolutionPHX. See our website for more details.

These events are FREE and open to the public, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located at 100 West Roosevelt Street in Phoenix.

www.phoenixchorale.org

Recordings The Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale is regarded as one of the finest professional choral ensembles in America. Audiences have been treated to the sounds of the Chorale through live performances across the United States and in Canada, and in live broadcasts and recordings on radio stations across the globe.

In 2004, the Phoenix Chorale released Shakespeare in Song and became the first North American choir to release an album on Chandos Records, one of the largest independent classical record labels in the world.

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The Phoenix Chorale’s newest solo recording, Spotless Rose, was released in 2008, and received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Classical Album” and won a Grammy for “Best Small Ensemble Performance.”

Rheinberger: Sacred Choral Works is the Phoenix Chorale’s third jointrecording in a series of albums on the Chandos Record label with the Kansas City Chorale and in 2008 also received two Grammy Award nominations including “Best Choral Performance” and “Best Surround Sound.”

Two other joint-recordings have been released on Chandos Records. The first in the series is Eternal Rest (2005), followed by Grechaninov: Passion Week, which received Grammy Award nominations in 2007 including “Best Classical Album,” “Best Choral Performance,” “Best Surround Sound Album,” and won a Grammy Award for “Best Engineered Album, Classical.”

To purchase any of our recordings, please visit us online.

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Festival of the Male Voice November 6, 2010 Sunday 1:30 to 5:30 pm

In its seventh year and now hosted by the Orpheus Male Chorus, the Boys to Men project aims to promote community-wide access to choral training and development for young male singers in junior and senior high school. Over 250 men and boys from the Phoenix Chorale and other local choruses, together with student singers unite for this yearly festival of the male voice. Visit www.orpheus.org for the latest information.

Camelback Bible Church

3900 East Stanford Drive in Paradise Valley

SPECIAL EVENT

Arizona Bach Festival January 15, 2011 Saturday at 7:30 pm

The Arizona Bach Festival returns in January featuring the Phoenix Chorale and the Festival Orchestra performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest masterwork, the B-Minor Mass, conducted by Scott Youngs. Tickets and information at www.arizonabachfestival.org.

Central United Methodist Church

1875 North Central Avenue in Phoenix

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Sing to Love Saturday evening February

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Join us at our annual “Sing to Love” event, a romantic evening of cabaret style music in an intimate setting featuring the voices of the Phoenix Chorale. Call 602-253-2224 for your personalized invitation.

Reserve your seat now!

Gainey Ranch Estate Club

7720 Gainey Ranch Road in Scottsdale

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Introducing ClassicalRevolutionPHX: a classical music First Friday festival in March 2011, featuring multiple stages of free classical music performances.

Sponsored by KBAQ 89.5FM and the Phoenix Chorale, this event features performances by the Phoenix Chorale, Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio artists, Flexible Tiger, a variety of wind, brass, string, and vocal ensembles, and much more! More information at www.phoenixchorale.org.

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OTHER PERFORMANCES

Phoenix Chorale In addition to our own series of performances each season, the Phoenix Chorale is also presented in concert by local groups and organizations. Please note that for these presentations, series tickets cannot be accepted.

NATURE SINGS! October 24, 2010 — Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

conducted by Joel Rinsema Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale, Arizona Call 480-488-0806 for tickets for this concert or visit www.azmusicfest.org.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 11, 2010 — Saturday at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Joel Rinsema

Miami High School

Ragus Road in Miami-Globe, Arizona Call 928-425-3020 for tickets for this concert.

PHOENIX CHORALE IN CONCERT January 22, 2011 — Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

conducted by Charles Bruffy Del Webb Performing Arts Center 1090 South Vulture Mine Road in Wickenberg, Arizona Call 928-684-6624 for tickets for this concert or visit www.delewebbcenter.org.

west valley concerts at American Lutheran Church Sunday matinee concerts at American Lutheran Church in Sun City are approximately one hour in length and are performed without an intermission.

Accessibility The Phoenix Chorale is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act by performing at venues that are accessible to everyone. Braille and large-format programs are also available upon request. When ordering your tickets, please let us know if you have special needs or require accessible seating. For more information, please call us at 602-253-2224.

Children Concerts are open to children ages 6 and over when accompanied by an adult. All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the concert.

Talks at Trinity (Pre-Concert)

Sterling Beeaff of KBAQ 89.5FM Your Classical Companion hosts and moderates these pre-concert talks for an in-depth look behind the music. “Talks at Trinity” feature up-close and personal talks with Charles Bruffy, Chorale singers, and special guests. Talks begin one hour before the concert starts and are held only at our home venue, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Phoenix.

Program Notes

Learn more! Read program notes about the music — and learn before you arrive! Program notes for each concert are available on our website approximately one week prior to each concert.

Get Involved

You can help! We are seeking volunteers to usher at Phoenix Chorale concerts throughout the season.

Ushering responsibilities range from ticket-taking to helping out in the Box Office. If you are interested in volunteering at one of our concerts, please send an email to info@phoenixchorale.org or call 602-253-2224.

Support the Phoenix Chorale

You can make the difference! Ticket sales and recording income account for only one-third of the cost of presenting our season each year.

Our continued growth and success is only possible through the generous contributions of donors like you. Your tax-deductible gift will be gratefully acknowledged in all of our concert programs.

Contribute today and make a sound investment in Arizona’s future. Visit us online and click “Donate Now” for details on how to contribute. Thank you!

Email Newsletter “MUSIC FOR THE SOUL”

Know more! Sign up for our email newsletter “Music for the Soul” and you’ll get all of the most up-to-date info on our concerts, special events, program notes, and much more! Write to info@phoenixchorale.org.

And interact with us online!

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ALL SUBSCRIBERS receive: 1. The best seats in the house!

We reserve the front rows just for our subscribers.

2. Free Ticket Exchange. Subscribers can exchange tickets for another concert date for free! (Exchanges must be made by the close of business on the last weekday prior to the concert date.)

3. Ticket Insurance. If you lose your tickets, call us and we’ll replace them for you.

4. Bring-A-Friend. Share the Chorale with a friend — a $25 value! With each series subscription, you’ll receive a free ticket valid for any one concert.

5. Savings! Subscribing now saves you money!

You’ll save up to 25% over buying tickets at the door.

6. More Savings! Season subscribers can buy additional tickets to any concert for the discounted rate of $22.

BONUS! for 4-Concert Subscribers: 7. Two Free “Newbie” Tickets. A $50 value! Season subscribers can bring up to two “newbies” (first timers to the Phoenix Chorale) to our fall “Nature Sings!” or spring “Chant & Beyond” concerts (as long as the guests have not attended one of our concerts before).

Attendees will be asked to share their contact information.

25 and under ATTEND FREE!

Anyone ages 25 or younger can attend Phoenix Chorale concerts for FREE. These seats are subject to availability starting 10 minutes prior to the concert. No advance reservations can be made for these free tickets. A ticketed parent or guardian must accompany patrons under 16 years of age. Please see our website for details and eligible concerts.

www.phoenix chorale.org

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