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Promusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra

AZ · EIN 510503175 · $211K rev · operational · www.pmaz.org
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ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra is an operational nonprofit that provides live musical experiences through its chorale and orchestra. They perform a wide variety of repertoire, including classical, popular, and newly commissioned works, for diverse audiences across the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization also includes smaller vocal ensembles that perform at community and private events.

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what they do

direct service · 21
  • Commission and Perform New Musical Works Commissioning New Musical Works
    The organization performs world premieres of new musical compositions, including works by Dr. Timothy Powell and Craig Bohmler, and features original music by local composers.
  • Conduct International and National Concert Tours Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Promusica Arizona has performed at prestigious venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall, in Ireland, and at the Jubilate Mozart Choral Festival in Salzburg, Austria, with plans for a concert tour to Australia in May 2026.
  • Conducting Weekly Rehearsals Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals
    Conducts weekly rehearsals for the chorale on Mondays and the orchestra on Tuesdays at All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Host special events and themed performances
    Hosts unique events such as "Roadsters, Rhythm and Ribs" at the Martin Auto Museum in Glendale and presents themed concerts including world and Arizona premieres of commissioned works, patriotic programs, and large-scale oratorios.
  • Hosts special events such as 'Roadsters, Rhythm and Ribs' at Martin Auto Museum in Glendale, Arizona.
  • International and National Concert Tours Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Performs internationally at venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall, in Ireland, and at the Jubilate Mozart Choral Festival in Salzburg, Austria, with plans for a two-week concert tour to Australia in May 2026.
  • Maintain a Symphonic Orchestra Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals
    Promusica Arizona maintains a symphonic orchestra of approximately 40 musicians that accompanies the chorale and performs classical and contemporary short works in concerts.
  • Maintain and manage core performing ensembles Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals
    Operates an all-auditioned chorale of approximately 70 members and a symphonic orchestra of about 40 musicians, which rehearse weekly and perform together in concerts across a wide range of genres including classical, pop, Broadway, and newly commissioned works.
  • Maintaining a Symphonic Orchestra Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals
    Maintains a symphonic orchestra of approximately 40 musicians that accompanies the chorale and performs classical and contemporary short works in concerts.
  • Operate "The Royal Renaissance Singers" A Cappella Group Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Promusica Arizona operates "The Royal Renaissance Singers," an a cappella group that performs Elizabethan-era music in period costumes, offers royal feasts, and provides classroom presentations on Renaissance music and customs. This ensemble was integrated into the organization in 2025.
  • Operate "Women in Song" Vocal Ensemble Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    The organization operates "Women in Song" (WinS), a 16-voice ensemble that performs four-part harmonies at senior living facilities, community events, and private celebrations and memorial services.
  • Operate an Auditioned Chorale Ensemble Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals
    The organization operates an all-auditioned chorale ensemble of approximately 70 members, performing a variety of choral music including pop, Broadway, classical, American Songbook, and newly commissioned works in SATB voicing. They conduct weekly rehearsals at All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Operate specialized vocal ensembles for community engagement Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Manages two smaller ensembles—Women in Song (16-voice SATB group) and the Royal Renaissance Singers (a cappella ensemble in period costumes)—that perform at senior living facilities, schools, hospitals, community events, private celebrations, and memorial services, often incorporating educational components.
  • Operating "The Royal Renaissance Singers" A Cappella Group Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Operates "The Royal Renaissance Singers," an a cappella group that performs Elizabethan-era music in period costumes, offers royal feasts, and provides classroom presentations on Renaissance music and customs. This ensemble was integrated into the organization in 2025.
  • Operating "Women in Song" Vocal Ensemble Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Operates "Women in Song," a 16-voice ensemble that performs four-part harmonies at senior living facilities, community events, private celebrations, and memorial services.
  • Operating an Auditioned Chorale Ensemble Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Operates an all-auditioned chorale ensemble of approximately 70 members that performs a variety of choral music, including pop, Broadway, classical, American Songbook, and newly commissioned works in SATB voicing.
  • Perform Choral and Orchestral Concerts Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Promusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra performs a diverse repertoire of classical masterpieces, popular favorites, and concert versions of musicals, often enhanced with visual elements, for audiences across the Valley. They hold concerts at various venues including All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix and American Lutheran Church in Sun City, Arizona.
  • Perform nationally and internationally Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, in Ireland, and at the Jubilate Mozart Choral Festival in Salzburg, Austria, and plans a two-week concert tour to Australia in May 2026.
  • Performs a diverse repertoire including classical masterpieces, popular favorites, concert versions of musicals, and new works, for hundreds of thousands of people across the Valley since 2003. Concerts are held at various venues including All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix and American Lutheran Church in Sun City, Arizona, and are enhanced with visual elements.
  • Present educational and outreach programming Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    The Royal Renaissance Singers provide classroom presentations on Renaissance music and customs, while the organization conducts audience surveys to improve concert experiences and has featured pre-concert lectures and music appreciation activities.
  • Present public concerts in the Phoenix metropolitan area Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Regularly presents concerts at venues including All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix and American Lutheran Church in Sun City, featuring a diverse repertoire of classical, popular, and musical theater works, enhanced with visual elements for an immersive experience.
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what they call their work

ProMusica Arizona Chorale
An auditioned ensemble of approximately 70 amateur and professional singers performing a wide variety of choral music, often accompanied by the orchestra and video projections.
ProMusica Arizona Orchestra
A symphonic orchestra, typically around 40 musicians, that accompanies the chorale and performs classical and contemporary instrumental works.
Royal Renaissance Singers
An a cappella ensemble performing Elizabethan-era music in period costumes for special events, classroom presentations, and holiday celebrations.
Women in Song (WinS)
A 16-voice vocal ensemble performing four-part harmonies at senior living facilities, community events, private celebrations, and memorial services.
relationships · 38

who they work with

  • All Saints Lutheran Church Partner — Concert venue partner in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • All Saints Lutheran Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for the Chorale and Orchestra in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Network — Proud member
  • Amabile String Quartet Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Amabile String Quartet.
  • American Lutheran Church Partner — Concert venue partner in Sun City, Arizona.
  • Ani Williams Partner — Allen Ames has played and recorded with harpist Ani Williams.
  • Arizona Ballet Orchestras Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Arizona Ballet Orchestra.
  • Arizona Christian University Firestorm Chorale Partner — Collaborated on the concert _An Arizona Holiday_ featuring traditional holiday fare.
  • Arizona Citizens for the Arts Network — Proud member
  • Arizona Latino Arts & Culture Center Partner — Displayed artworks at concert venues to enhance the cultural experience.
  • Arizona Opera Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Arizona Opera Orchestra.
  • Camerata Sonora Partner — Allen Ames has played baroque violin with Camerata Sonora.
  • Carolyn Eynon Singers Partner — Presented _Misa Azteca_ in collaboration with the Carolyn Eynon Singers.
  • Chorus America Network — Proud member
  • Karen Rasmussen Partner — Executive Director of ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra
  • League of American Orchestras Network — Proud member
  • Lyra Partner — Allen Ames currently plays with Lyra, which he formed with Maryanne Kremer.
  • Martin Auto Museum Partner — Host venue for the 'Roadsters, Rhythm and Ribs' event in Glendale, Arizona.
  • Mary Redhouse Partner — Allen Ames has played and recorded with Navajo musician Mary Redhouse.
  • Maryanne Kremer Partner — Allen Ames formed Lyra with classical guitarist Maryanne Kremer.
  • Meadowlark Partner — Allen Ames currently plays with Meadowlark.
  • Mosaico Flamenco Partner — Allen Ames has played and recorded with Mosaico Flamenco.
  • Nouveau West Chamber Orchestra Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Nouveau West Chamber Orchestra.
  • Patti Graetz Partner — Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra
  • Philharmonic String Quartet Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Philharmonic String Quartet.
  • Phoenix Bach Choir Partner — Allen Ames has played baroque violin with the Phoenix Bach Choir.
  • Phoenix String Quartet Partner — Allen Ames has played with the Phoenix String Quartet.
  • Phoenix Symphony Partner — Allen Ames has given pre-concert lectures for the Phoenix Symphony.
  • R. Carlos Nakai Partner — Allen Ames has played and recorded with Navajo musician R. Carlos Nakai.
  • Schlomo Carlbach Partner — Allen Ames has played and recorded with Klezmer legend Schlomo Carlbach.
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