AZ Repertory Singers

Delightfully eclectic, “Tucson’s crown jewel of choral groups,” ARS is a 48-voice choral ensemble performing under Ryan Phillips.

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Our hearts are filled with such gratitude! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us this past weekend, and enjoy our Spring Concert Series: "Kidsong." We loved seeing new and familiar faces, and we are so passionate about singing with this beautiful Tucson commun…

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Our final spring concert dates are this weekend! With an international selection of choral classics, “KidSong” honors our early years of adventure, exploration, and yearning. The title piece itself conjures childhood memories with a medley of unforge… https://t.co/aAYcL4V6Xe.

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“Beautiful voices!” So wrote several audience members at yesterday’s premiere of “KidSong,” and we humbly and gratefully accept the compliment. It’s always thrilling, after months of rehearsal, to bring works from around the world to our Tucson commu… https://t.co/0NUzb4s8IB.

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Our spring concert, “KidSong,” kicks off this weekend! Join us for a program of playful songs, soothing lullabies, engaging folk songs, and poignant ballads covering the wide range of childhood emotions and experience. We’d love to welcome and entert… https://t.co/MwML7QLFwG.

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Our final "KidSong" concert will be held at Christ Church United Methodist -Tucson. The website manager has a sense of humor - read our concert description below!

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Adapting the Yoruban proverb and setting it to 4-part vocal rhythms, composer Joan Szymko expresses the shared joys and responsibilities of bringing up children in the exuberant “It Takes a Village.” Tap your feet to the congas and shekere accompaniment … https://t.co/DNh5PKtcCB

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Adapting the Yoruban proverb and setting it to 4-part vocal rhythms, composer Joan Szymko expresses the shared joys and responsibilities of bringing up children in the exuberant “It Takes a Village.” Tap your feet to the congas and shekere accompaniment … https://t.co/wrEKYy0IKM

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To celebrate the first birthday of his twins, music director Ryan Phillips arranged one of their favorite lullabies, “All Through the Night,” for this year’s spring concert. A beautiful 18th-century cradlesong many will recognize, it still soothes little… https://t.co/GVK9j7MymS

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Featured in our spring concert, the frolicking “Bó na Leathadhairce” — arranged by Desmond Earley, sung in the original Irish, and accompanied by bodhrán — is a traditional children’s song that playfully honors a missing one-horned cow.
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Just as our desert spring inspires reassurance and pleasure in the cycles of nature, the uplifting "We Rise Again" (composed by Leon Dubinsky, arranged by Stephen Smith, and featured in our spring concert, "KidSong") acknowledges the next generation … https://t.co/W51B8BpRKN.

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Our spring concerts are coming up! Join us for "Kidsong," a cross-cultural romp through the world of childhood. Tickets are on sale now for our three concert dates — April 16, 21, and 23 — at https://t.co/sp3izXwtNt. We can't wait to see you!

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One more chance to see us perform with Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus - this afternoon at 3:00 p.m.!

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We’re a Tucson Weekly pick! Tonight and tomorrow we’re the featured guest at the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Classic Concert!

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We're thrilled to be the featured guest at the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus spring concerts! Our repertoire includes "Snow Angel" by Sarah Quartel, an 18-minute, five-movement work featuring piano, cello, and djembe accompaniment.

Tickets at https://t.co/8mSChuVKD8

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For anyone who missed our 2021 holiday concert, “Sim Shalom-Grant Peace” — or would like to listen again as you bake, decorate, or cozy up with hot cocoa — Arizona Public Media 90.5 FM will broadcast the program in its entirety on December 24 at 8:00pm and on December 25 at…

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The last chance to catch our holiday concert, “Women in Winter,” is coming up. Enjoy our “uplifting,” “joyous,” and “fun” program of seasonal music and celebrate the holidays together with the wider community. Join us on Sunday, December 18 at Christ Chu… https://t.co/bl4ZMFZpvt

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Get a behind the scenes look at ARS and "Women in Winter" in this special extempore! Andy Bade of Arizona Public Media speaks with ARS president Craig Sale. https://t.co/GSn4Ypvij9

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“Joyous spirit from singers and conductor!” “Uplifting!” “Fun!” The audiences for our first two holiday concerts gave us glowing reviews for “Women in Winter,” and we couldn’t be more pleased and grateful for their support and kind words. Thank you!
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ARS holiday concerts start tonight! Mark the season with our engaging program of both new and traditional songs by women composers and arrangers — carols, hymns, spirituals, rounds, folk music, and a five-movement piece honoring the beauty of the season.… https://t.co/ZdYM8LpOFq

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ARS salutes Maddalena Casulana (Italy, ca. 1544–ca. 1590), the earliest known female composer of choral music and the first woman to have her music published. She sang, played lute, and composed madrigals, all highly unusual occupations for women of her … https://t.co/9wruT3U4mo