ARIZONA REPERTORY SINGERS

Hosts an annual tradition of Christmas concerts at Mission San Xavier del Bac, begun in 1985, which raised over $10,000 for mission restoration by 2000.

Releases audio recordings of past concert performances, including selections from holiday and spring concerts, to preserve and share their musical repertoire.

Conducts weekly rehearsals from late August through April/May each year and holds annual auditions in August, with occasional openings in January or May, to maintain and grow its ensemble of singers who prepare individually using provided recordings and videos.

Performs a diverse repertoire of choral music, including new works, standard repertoire, Americana, jazz, contemporary pieces, and commissioned works, in various venues such as performance halls, churches, and museums. These performances aim to create resonant auditory experiences and foster community engagement.

Holds weekly rehearsals from late August through April/May each year, requiring singers to prepare individually. The organization conducts annual auditions in August, with additional auditions in January or May as needed to fill vacancies.

Engages students through school-linked performances, presenting concerts to over 1,900 students from Tucson area Title 1 schools at the Berger Performing Arts Center, expanding access to choral music for youth audiences.

Produces and presents high-quality choral concerts across Arizona and beyond, including annual holiday and spring programs, benefit concerts, and special events at venues such as churches, theaters, museums, and schools. Recent performances include "American Voices" (2026) and "Peace and Joy" (2025), with repertoire spanning classical, Americana, jazz, contemporary, and commissioned works.

Hosts and participates in collaborative performances with other choirs, such as joint "Song Share" concerts with the Kolscey Choir from Hungary in 1989, which were featured on CBS TV’s Sunday Morning.

Commissions and premieres original choral compositions, such as the first three movements of "Desert Songs" at the Animas Music Festival in 2001 and commissioned pieces featured in the "Voices at an Exhibition" concert.

Undertakes national and international tours, performing in various locations such as France, Germany, Austria, Canada, and across the Southwestern United States, and hosts international choirs for joint performances.

Conducts regional, national, and international tours, including performances at Expo '86 in Vancouver, a Four Corners tour in 1994, and a 1985 tour to Strasbourg, France, Germany, and Austria for Europa Cantat 9.

Presents concerts to students, including over 1,900 students from Tucson area Title 1 schools at the Berger Performing Arts Center, to provide access to choral music education.

Initiated an annual tradition of Christmas concerts at Mission San Xavier del Bac, raising over $10,000 for mission restoration through 2000.

Operates a choral ensemble that holds weekly rehearsals from late August through April/May, requiring singers to prepare individually, and conducts annual auditions to maintain its membership and repertoire.

Undertakes national and international tours, including performances in Europe (Strasbourg, Germany, Austria), Canada (Vancouver, Victoria), and various U.S. states (New Mexico, Colorado, Washington), often involving joint concerts with other choirs and premieres of commissioned works.

Performs choral music in various venues, including performance halls, churches, and community events, presenting a diverse repertoire that includes new choral music, standard repertoire, Americana, jazz, contemporary pieces, and commissioned works. These performances aim to expand community engagement and create resonant auditory experiences for audiences.

Creates and releases audio recordings of past concerts and provides access to performances through online platforms like YouTube, including virtual choir performances during the pandemic.

Presents concerts and educational programs to students, including those from Tucson area Title 1 schools, to foster appreciation for choral music.

Creates virtual choir performances using video editing, particularly during the pandemic, and provides access to performances on YouTube. The organization's holiday concerts are regularly broadcast by AZPM Classical 90.5, reaching a global audience.

Produces and shares virtual choir performances and audio recordings, including pandemic-era concerts that reached a global audience and a catalog of released recordings such as "Rejoice and Be Merry" (2019) and "The Seal Lullaby" (2016), available via YouTube and other platforms.