Phoenix Chorale will bring music that reflects the heart, history, and hope of America to two concerts this May.

“American Voices,” led by Artistic Director Christopher Gabbitas, features harmonies and new works. The first show will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, followed by a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Phoenix.

With the United States’ 250th anniversary coming in 2026, “American Voices” offers a musical reflection on the many influences that have shaped American culture. The concert features works by Frank Ticheli, Eric Whitacre, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin, alongside traditional spirituals and songs from the Shaker and Sacred Harp traditions.

The program also includes the world premiere of “Vista Point,” a brand-new piece by Los Angeles-based composer Jennifer Lucy Cook, commissioned specially for Phoenix Chorale. Set on a hiking trail, “Vista Point” follows three characters, each embarking on their journey for different reasons, as they navigate the physical and emotional effort of the climb.

At the center of the concert is “Scenes in America Deserta,” a rarely performed choral piece by composer John McCabe. Written in 1986 and inspired by the desert landscapes of the American Southwest, this work sets text by architectural historian Peter Reyner Banham to music.

Tickets are $42 (general admission), $37 (seniors and military) and $20 (youth) and are available now at phoenixchorale.org

The Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, led by Gabbitas since 2019, was founded in 1958 as the Bach & Madrigal Society of Phoenix and subsequently known as the Phoenix Bach Choir. The Phoenix Chorale became a fully professional choir in 1992.