Arizona Repertory Singers

read moreThe Arizona Repertory Singers is an auditioned ensemble of singers from greater Tucson. Since 1984, we have presented high quality performances of the standard repertoire and new music. We hope our choral music spreads a message of harmony and inspiration. By Ryan Phillips When asked to describe the Arizona Repertory Singers in my second year as Music Director, I simply say "resilient." It is difficult to put into words the love and appreciation I have for our singers. After all we accomplished last Fall 2019 and early Spring 2020, ARS has grown and evolved into a family.

read moreARS was founded as the Arizona Recital Choir by Dennis Bonner while he was a doctoral student in Choral Conducting at the University of Arizona. The name was changed to the Arizona Repertory Singers in 1986. Anniversary - ARS performed a gala concert at University of Arizona's Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, including the piece "Sure on this Shining Night" by the internationally-known composer, Morten Lauridsen. ARS performed at benefit concerts for Interfaith Community Services in the Fox Theatre as part of our mission to share our choral arts ‘for worthy organizations that benefit the community at large.'

read morePlease join Arizona Repertory Singers online for our December virtual choir concert, Home For The Holidays, a collection of holiday favorites that ARS audiences have enjoyed through the years, along with a few new pieces with stunning and soothing harmonies. Musical selections span the sacred and secular including Benjamin Britten's "Wolcum Yole, " from his Ceremony of Carols, chromatic harmonies from African-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Summer is Gone, " and Shawn Kirchner's bluegrass inspired rendition of "Brightest and Best" with violin, cello, and piano accompaniment.