Event: (Phoenix, AZ) One of the Valley’s most celebrated choruses, the Sonoran Desert Chorale will kick off the holiday season with two performances of “Home for the Holidays” featuring the Southwest Brass.Sonoran Desert ChoralePerformances will be held on Saturday December 8th at 7:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave, Mesa, and Sunday December 9th at 3:00 pm at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Drive, Scottsdale.Sonoran Desert ChoraleFeaturing traditional as well as contemporary hymns and carols, this vibrant and inspirational concert combines the Sonoran Desert Chorale’s acclaimed voices with the jubilant and festive sounds of musicians from the Southwest Brass.Sonoran Desert Chorale This is the Chorale’s 14th year of celebrating the season with its inspirational and unique performances. Under the baton of Music Director Jeff Harris, the 60 member Chorale will perform an enchanting array of selections for the “Home for the Holidays” concerts. Sonoran Desert ChoraleThese selections include "Personet Hodie" from the Renaissance period, "Four Old Flemish Christmas Carols" settings by Flor Peeters; "Benedicamus Domino" by Peter Warlock; the haunting "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre; and, the highlight of the program, Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata," a festive three movement piece for chorus, brass and organ. Sonoran Desert Chorale The “Home for the Holidays” concerts will also explore a variety of styles including a new jazz/spiritual piece by Bob Chilcott (of King's Singers fame) entitled "Remember, O Thou Man”, contrasted by the traditional carols such as "The Wexford Carol", Mack Wilberg's "Carol To The King" (French) and "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy," both scored for four-hands piano and percussion. The concerts conclude with a rousing audience sing-a-long of traditional carols for the holiday season with full brass, percussion and organ accompaniment.

Tickets for Sonoran Desert Chorale’s “Home for the Holidays” are $15 for adults, and $12 for Students/Seniors and may be purchased by calling the Chorale’s office at 480-820-2764. Tickets will also be available 30 minutes prior to the concert at the door.