Phoenix Chorale, Arizona’s Grammy-winning professional vocal ensemble, has announced its upcoming season, which includes four choral programs, a studio album recording, and a spring fundraising gala.

The 2025-26 season opens with the “Draw On, Sweet Night” program at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St., in Phoenix. The very next day the Chorale will perform the same program at Camelback Bible Church, at 3900 E. Stanford Drive, in Paradise Valley.

This a cappella performance highlights milestone anniversaries of choral legends—from John Rutter’s 80th to the timeless genius of Palestrina (500th), Ravel (150th), and Saint-Saëns (190th).

“Our commitment to programming works by women composers continues on a grand scale this January, as we return to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with orchestra featuring contemporary voices like Anna Thorvaldsdottir and Rebecca Dale,” Chorale artistic director Christopher Gabbitas shared in a press release.

More performances this upcoming season:

“A Chorale Christmas”

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (with post-concert reception); 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Camelback Bible Church; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at Brophy Chapel in Phoenix; and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 at First United Methodist Church in Mesa.

Guest conductor Dr. Edith Copley will lead a program that includes holiday favorites, new works, and audience sing-alongs.

“Transcendence”

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

This choral-orchestral program features the work of international composers including the elemental intensity of Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s “Ad Genua,” the expansive beauty of Ola Gjeilo’s “The Road” (Phoenix Chorale’s former Composer-in-Residence), and lyrical works by Arvo Pärt, and Rachmaninoff. Highlighting the concert will be the recent piece by British composer Rebecca Dale.

“Chant and Polyphony”

7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (with post-concert reception); and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Trinity

The Chorale joins forces with guest ensemble Floriani, a Phoenix-based male vocal quartet specializing in Gregorian chant and the revival of sacred liturgical music. Together, they offer a meditative, a cappella program that traces the origins and enduring beauty of sacred choral music.

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The new season will also see the Chorale return to the studio in September to record an album of American music for release next year. The album will be part of the 250th celebrations of the United States.

And, look for the Phoenix Chorale Gala on March 14. More details about the fundraiser to follow.

Season subscriptions start at $89 and are available at phoenixchorale.org.