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Past Performances


Past engagements in our 2022–2023 season:

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
7:00 P.M.

24th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and special guests to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash and/or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info in the “Questions” box.

Click here to see a sampler video of the 2018 concert.

Saturdays, December 3 & December 10, 2022
7:00 P.M.
DEC 3 CANCELLED due to rain

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Orpheus sings Holiday favorites.
Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson
Part of Holiday Lights admission

Friday, December 9, 2022
5:30 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Orpheus sings Holiday favorites.
Admission: Adult: $20, Members: $15, Children 3 - 12: $6
The Amphitheater, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 Paseo del Norte, Tucson.

Friday, December 16, 2022
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, to honor the memory of Darwin Hall
Orpheus sings Holiday favorites.
Tickets: $15 at the door or available online at Brown Paper Tickets and at the door. Students admitted free.
Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco, Tucson AZ 85718

Saturday, December 17, 2022
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Orpheus sings Holiday favorites.
Tickets: $15 at the door or available online at Brown Paper Tickets and at the door. Students admitted free.
St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Nicholson Hall, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712 (see map)

Saturday, March 18, 2023 7:30 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus founder and director Grayson Hirst narrates, and members of Sons of Orpheus and Reveille Men’s Chorus perform in Arnold Schoenberg’s “A Survivor from Warsaw,” as part of Southern Arizona  Symphony Orchestra’s concert, “War and Remembrance” featuring works by von Suppé, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Schoenberg.
SaddleBrooke DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S Clubhouse Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739
Tickets: $30. For complete concert information and online ticket purchase, visit https://sasomusic.org/buy-tickets/

Sunday, March 19, 2023
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus founder and director Grayson Hirst narrates, and members of Sons of Orpheus and Reveille Men’s Chorus perform in Arnold Schoenberg’s “A Survivor from Warsaw,” as part of Southern Arizona  Symphony Orchestra’s concert, “War and Remembrance” featuring works by von Suppé, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Schoenberg.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
Tickets: $30. For complete concert information and online ticket purchase, visit https://sasomusic.org/buy-tickets/

Saturday, April 15, 2023
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 31st Annual Gala Spring Concert
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including novelty Rock songs from the late 50s, works by Tchaikovsky, Vangelis, Massenet, Romberg, and Friml, and a variety of other selections.
Music in the Valley, Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley
Tickets: $25 at the door.
For more concert information, contact Grayson Hirst at 520-809-5042

Saturday, April 22, 2023
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 31st Annual Gala Spring Concert
Sons of Orpheus 31st Annual Gala Spring Concert
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including novelty Rock songs from the late 50s, works by Tchaikovsky, Vangelis, Massenet, Romberg, and Friml, and a variety of other selections.
St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Nicholson Hall, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 8712 (NE Corner of Pima and Swan)(see map)
Tickets: $15 at the door.
For more concert information, contact Grayson Hirst at 520-809-5042

Monday, May 29, 2023
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (click for map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service.

2021–2022 season:

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
7:00 P.M.

23rd Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and special guests to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash and/or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

Click here to see a sampler video of the 2018 concert.

Sunday, December 5, 2021
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Orpheus presents a mix of works old and new to usher in the holiday season. The concert features Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Darwin Hall and Jim Hogan, tenors, R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flute, Joshua Thai, violin, and Brent Burmeister, piano.
Tucson Estates, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Call 520-883-1440 for more information.

Sunday, December 12, 2021
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Orpheus presents a mix of works old and new to usher in the holiday season. The concert features Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Darwin Hall and Jim Hogan, tenors, R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flute, Joshua Thai, violin, and Brent Burmeister, piano.
Tickets: $15. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St., Tucson AZ 85712 (see map).
Call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445 for more information.

Thursday, December 16, 2021
6:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Concert reserved for members of the Quail Creek community.
Orpheus presents a mix of works old and new to usher in the holiday season. The concert features Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Darwin Hall and Jim Hogan, tenors, R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flute, Joshua Thai, violin, and Brent Burmeister, piano.
Madera Clubhouse, Quail Creek Resort Community, 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Call 520-393-5822 for more information.

Sunday, December 19, 2021
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Thank-You Concert
Orpheus presents a mix of works old and new to usher in the holiday season. The concert features Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Darwin Hall and Jim Hogan, tenors, R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flute, Joshua Thai, violin, and Brent Burmeister, piano.
Tickets: $10, available at the St. Cyril office and at the door.
St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Nicholson Hall, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 8712 (see map)
Call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445 for more information.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 30th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Community Performance and Art Center Foundation, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Admission for $15 is available online at PerformingArtsCenter.org or by calling 520-399-1750.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445.

Friday, April 22, 2022
6::00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 30th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, Celebration Center, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85719 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Admission for $15, or $10 for groups of five or more from retirement and care facilities, is available online at Brown Paper Tickets and at the door. Students admitted free.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445.

Thursday, April 28, 2022
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 30th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: The Clubhouse at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, 85653 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. Admission is $15. Call the front desk at 520-579-9574 to pay by credit card, or come by the Clubhouse office to pay by cash or check.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445.

Sunday, May 1, 2022
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 30th Annual Gala Spring Concert
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Nicholson Hall, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 8712 (see map)
Admission for $15, or $10 for groups of five or more from retirement and care facilities, is available online at Brown Paper Tickets and at the door. Students admitted free.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-403-1445.

Monday, May 30, 2022
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (click for map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service.

Rehearsals and performances for the 2020–2021 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019–2020 season:

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal: Prospecitve new members are invited to join us!
Welcoming new members for Orpheus’ 29th Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 520-484-3743

Sunday, December 1, 2019
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Concert
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Tickets: $5 residents, $7 non-residents. Information: 520-883-1440.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
7:00 P.M.

22nd Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and special guests to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash and/or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

Click here to see a sampler video of last year's concert.

Saturday, December 7, 2019
12:00 P.M.

30-Minute Holiday Concert, part of Oro Valley Festival of the Arts
Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley

Monday, December 9
Tuesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 11
Thurssday, December 12

23rd Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier”concerts
Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus perform together at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission.
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Click here for more information.

Saturday, December 14, 2019
2:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Benefit Concert for the Primavera Foundation
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
Admission: A free-will offering to honor Primavera’s co-founder Gordon Packard and his work.

Thursday, December 19, 2019
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Rincon Country West RV Resort, 4555 S. Mission Rd. A holiday concert of sacred and secular favorites.

 

Our rehearsals and planned spring 2020 events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saturday, April 11, 2020
7:00 P.M.

CANCELLED

Sons of Orpheus 29th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance Catalyst Performance and Maker Space, Tucson Mall, Lower Level (near Sears)
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Tickets: $10. Purchase tickets online through SAACA or at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Friday, April 17, 2020
7:00 P.M.

CANCELLED

Sons of Orpheus 29th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Hall, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson AZ 85716 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Tickets: $15, students are free. Purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Saturday, April 18, 2020
3:00 P.M.

CANCELLED

Sons of Orpheus 29th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, Celebration Center, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85719 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Tickets: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, May 3, 2020
3:00 P.M.

CANCELLED

Sons of Orpheus 29th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Episcopal Church of the Apostles, 12111 N. La Cholla Blvd., Oro Valley AZ 85755 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Tickets: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, May 10, 2020
3:00 P.M.

CANCELLED

Sons of Orpheus 29th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Catalina Foothills Church, PCA, 2150 E. Orange Grove Rd., Tucson AZ 85718 (click for map).
The concert will feature guest soloists and instrumentalists, and an eclectic mix including Beethoven (celebrating his 250th birthday), Ketèlbey, a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof,” and a variety of other selections.
Tickets: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

2018–2019 season:

Friday, October 19, 2018
7:00 P.M.

Come Sing With Us!

Voices at the Monastery
Sons of Orpheus, the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, and Southern Arizona Women's Chorus perform on Friday evening as part of a three-day Tucson choral festival to promote keeping the Sanctuary for Performing Arts
Location: The Monastery, 800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson AZ 85718 (see map).
Sponsored by the Arizona Choral Arts Association
Tickets: $15, or $25 for concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Purchase online from the Arizona Choral Arts Association Website. Call 404-3148 for more information.

 

Poster for St. Francis in the Foothills Holiday Concert

Click here to download the poster

Saturday, December 1, 2018
3:00 P.M.

Holiday Concert
St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, Celebration Center, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
Admission: $15. Student free.
Purchase tickets online here
or by cash, check or charge at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, December 2, 2018
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Concert
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Tickets: $7 at the door, $5 in advance. Information: 520-883-1440.

 

Poster for St. Francis in the Foothills Holiday Concert

Click here to download the poster

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
7:00 P.M.

21st Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and special guests to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

Monday, December 10, 2018
4:45 P.M. at the Arizona Inn, 7:00 P.M. at the Mission

22nd Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” special concert
Sons of Orpheus, the Tucson Girls Chorus and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus perform together at Mission San Xavier del Bac, to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission. Transportation provided from the Arizona Inn to the Mission.
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

22nd Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus perform together at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission.
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
22nd Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 13, 2018
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

22nd Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 16, 2018
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Program of sacred and secular songs
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Tickets go on sale June 25.For more information, call 520-399-1750.

 

Poster for 2019 Spring Concerts

Click here to download the poster

Saturday, April 6, 2019
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 28th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, Celebration Center, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85719 (click for map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix from Tchesnokov and Mascagni to Randall Thompson, as well as cowboy favorites and Broadway musical selections, with talented guest performers, including the N.A.M. International Choir.
Ticket: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Friday, April 12, 2019
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 28th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: The Clubhouse at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, 85653 (click for map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix from Tchesnokov and Mascagni to Randall Thompson, as well as cowboy favorites and Broadway musical selections, with talented guest performers, including the N.A.M. International Choir.
Ticket: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Saturday, April 13, 2019
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 28th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln., Catalina 85739 (click for map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix from Tchesnokov and Mascagni to Randall Thompson, as well as cowboy favorites and Broadway musical selections, with talented guest performers, including the N.A.M. International Choir.
Ticket: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Friday, April 26, 2019
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 28th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Location: Northminster Presbyterian Church , 2450 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson AZ, 85719 (click for map)
The concert will feature an eclectic mix from Tchesnokov and Mascagni to Randall Thompson, as well as cowboy favorites and Broadway musical selections, with talented guest performers, including the N.A.M. International Choir.
Ticket: $15, students are free. Pay online by clicking here, purchase tickets from a choir member, or pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Monday, May 27, 2019
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (click for map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

2017–2018 season:

 

New Singers Wanted 2017-2018

 

Weekly Rehearsals continue on Wednesdays from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility
5770 E. Pima Street (between Craycroft & Wilmot) click for map

All voices are welcome!

Please e-mail us using the address at the bottom of this page,
or call Musical Director Grayson Hirst directly at 484-3743,
to introduce yourself and be notified of any changes to our schedule.

Look here for more information.

For prospective members, a simple, informal “audition” is used to assess voice quality and section placement.

Click here to download the poster

 

Thursday, November 30, 2017
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Rincon Country West RV Resort, 4555 S. Mission Rd. A holiday concert of sacred and secular favorites.
Tickets: $10 at the door or call 520-294-5608.

Sunday, December 3, 2017
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Concert
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Tickets: $5 for residents and $7 for others. Information: 520-883-1440.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
7:00 P.M.

Come Sing With Us!

20th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and the Sonido de Mexico Mariachi band to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

Click to download a printable copy of the poster.

Monday, December 11, 2017
4:45 P.M. at the Arizona Inn, 7:00 P.M. at the Mission

21st Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” special concert
Sons of Orpheus, the Tucson Girls Chorus and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus perform together at Mission San Xavier del Bac, to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission. Transportation provided from the Arizona Inn to the Mission.
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

21st Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus perform together at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission.
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
21st Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 14, 2017
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

21st Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 17, 2017
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Program of sacred and secular songs
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To purchase, click here or call 520-399-1750.

2018 Flyer Spring Concert Vail

Friday, April 6, 2018
7:00 P.M.

27th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Vail Theatre of the Arts, 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail AZ 85747 (see map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix of works by Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Woody Guthrie and Leonard Cohen among others, with outstanding young guest soloists and selections by the Cienega High School Choir. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cienega High School choral program.
Admission: $15. Student free.
Purchase tickets online
or by cash, check or charge at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

2018 Flyer Spring Concert Vail

Saturday, April 7, 2018
3:00 P.M.

27th Annual Gala Spring Concert
St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, Celebration Center, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix of works by Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Woody Guthrie and Leonard Cohen among others, with outstanding young guest soloists.
Admission: $15. Student free.
Purchase tickets online
or by cash, check or charge at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

2018 Flyer Spring Concert Vail

Sunday, April 15, 2018
3:00 P.M.

 

27th Annual Gala Spring Concert
Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 E. Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ 85635 (see map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix of works by Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Woody Guthrie and Leonard Cohen among others, with outstanding young guest soloists. The Buena High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Jill Brown, will be our special guest. A portion of the proceeds for this concert will be donated to their choral program.
Admission: $15. Student free.
Purchase tickets online here
or by cash, check or charge at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

2018 Flyer Spring Concert Vail

Saturday, April 21, 2018
3:00 P.M.

Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concert with Sons of Orpheus - The Male Choir of Tucson (Grayson Hirst, Founding Artistic Director) and the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix (Brook Carter Larson, Artistic Director).
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
The concert will feature an eclectic mix of works from both choirs' spring concerts by Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Woody Guthrie and Leonard Cohen among others, with outstanding young guest soloists.
Admission: $20. Children under 12 free.
Purchase tickets online here
or by cash, check or charge at the door.
For more concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

2016–2017 season:

Friday, November 11, 2016
2:00 P.M.

10th Annual Veterans Celebration Day, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), Rose Garden Courtyard
Open to the public. Free Admission.
Sons of Orpheus will sing several patriotic selections to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans.
This event features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.

Sunday, December 4, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Concert
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Information: 520-883-1440.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016
7:00 P.M.

Come Sing With Us!

19th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State School for the Blind elementary students and special guests.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.


Click to download a printable copy of the poster.

Monday, December 12, 2016
4:45 P.M. at the Arizona Inn

20th Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” special concert in collaboration with the Tucson Girls Chorus and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac, to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier.

This intimate evening will begin with a reception with drinks and heavy hors d’oevres at the Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St., Tucson. Along with the regular performers, the concert at the Mission will include R. Carlos Nakai, the world’s premier Native American flutist, and the Arizona Girls Choir. With only 175 seats, the concert will sell out fast. Tickets are $250 and include the reception, transportation to and from the Mission, and this very special concert. Click here for complete information and online ticket purchase.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

20th Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Tickets: $100 ($70 of which may be considered a tax-deductible donation). Click here for complete information and online ticket purchase. Performances sell out. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
20th Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 15, 2016
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

20th Annual “Patronato Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Friday, December 16, 2016
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Benefit Concert
An hour-long concert of sacred Christmas music hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 North Shannon Road, Tucson AZ 85742 (see map)
Tickets: $10 at the door

Sunday, December 18, 2016
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Program of sacred and secular songs
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To purchase, visit PerformingArtsCenter.org or call 520-399-1750.

Thursday, February 23, 2017
8:30 A.M.

92nd La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade Kickoff
Orpheus will perform a selection of Cowboy classics plus the National Anthem at the Rodeo Parade grandstands, east of South Sixth Avenue on East Irvington Road (see map).
Tickets for Grandstand seating at South 6th Ave. and Irvington Rd.: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.
For grandstand tickets or for more information, call the parade office at 520-294-1280, or visit the Rodeo Parade Website.

Saturday, April 1, 2017
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 41st Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform two pieces as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2016 and 2017. More information about Homicide Survivors can be found here or by calling 520-207-5012.

Sunday, April 9, 2017
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 26th Annual Gala Spring Concert, featuring, as always, a wide-ranging, adventurous, and eclectic repertoire, and outstanding guest soloists.
Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Rd., Tucson AZ 85704 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Admission $15, students free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Saturday, April 22, 2017
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 26th Annual Gala Spring Concert, featuring, as always, a wide-ranging, adventurous, and eclectic repertoire, and outstanding guest soloists.
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Admission $15, students free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, April 23, 2017
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 26th Annual Gala Spring Concert, featuring, as always, a wide-ranging, adventurous, and eclectic repertoire, and outstanding guest soloists.
Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson AZ 85710 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Admission $15, students free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, April 30, 2017
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 26th Annual Gala Spring Concert, featuring, as always, a wide-ranging, adventurous, and eclectic repertoire, and outstanding guest soloists.
Location: The Clubhouse at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, 85653 (click for map)
Click here to view the concert program.
Admission $15, students free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Monday, May 29, 2017
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

 

2015–2016 season:

 

Prospective new members are invited to join us for Orpheus’ 25th Anniversary Season.
Beginning on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, we rehearse on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 P.M. at Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 520-484-3743

Sunday, November 8, 2015
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents An Orpheus Sampler of Patriotic and Holiday Music
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
$5 for residents of Tucson Estates, $7 for others; pay at the door.
Information: 520-883-1440.
Click here to view the program.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015
2:00 P.M.

9th Annual Veterans Celebration Day, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), Rose Garden Courtyard
Open to the public. Free Admission.
Sons of Orpheus will sing several patriotic selections to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans.
This event features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
7:00 P.M.

18th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students and special guests.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.
Click here to view the poster.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

19th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Tickets: $90 ($70 of which may be considered a tax-deductible donation). Advance ticket purchase is required.
Click here for complete information and online ticket purchase.
Click here to view the program.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
19th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 10, 2015
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

19th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Friday, December 11, 2015
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Benefit Concert
An hour-long concert of sacred Christmas music.
Proceeds to go to the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of Orpheus Scholarship Fund.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 North Shannon Road, Tucson AZ 85742 (see map)
Click here to view the program.
Tickets are $10 (children are free) and can be purchased in the church office or after Masses outside church.
or contact Knights Tom McGorray 520-297-7878 or Jeff Schneider 520-419-4100.
Make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus Council 8077.

Thursday, December 17, 2015
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Rincon Country West RV Resort, 4555 S. Mission Rd. A holiday concert of sacred and secular favorites.
Tickets are $7.
Click here to view the program.

Thursday, February 25, 2015
8:30 A.M.

91st La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade Kickoff
Orpheus will perform a selection of Cowboy classics plus the National Anthem at the Rodeo Parade grandstands, east of South Sixth Avenue on East Irvington Road. (see map)
Tickets for Grandstand seating at South 6th Ave. and Irvington Rd.: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.
For grandstand tickets or for more information, call the parade office at 520-294-1280, or visit the Rodeo Parade Website.

 

Special Fundraiser Vocal Concerts

Operatic and oratorio arias, art sons, and pieces by Tom Lehrer
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May

Saturday, March 12, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Special Fundraiser Vocal Concert, with Lindsey McHugh, soprano, and Bryce Tomlin and James Austin, tenors, and Brent Burmeister on piano.
Premiere Piano, 2990 N. Swan Rd. Suite #147, Tucson.
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May
RSVP to Lindsey McHugh at lindseymchugh@gmail.com

Come Sing With Us!

Sunday, March 13, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Special Fundraiser Vocal Concert, with Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Bryce Tomlin, James Austin and Jeremiah Gaefke, tenors ,and Kai Skaggs, violinist, and Brent Burmeister on piano.
Green Valley Community Church, 300 W. Esperanza Blvd., Green Valley
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May
RSVP to Lindsey McHugh at lindseymchugh@gmail.com

Come Sing With Us!

Saturday, March 26, 2016
4:00 P.M.

Special Fundraiser Vocal Concert, with Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Bryce Tomlin and James Austin, tenors ,and Kai Skaggs, violinist, and Brent Burmeister on piano.
At the home of Dick & Kay Wroldsen, 4915 N. La Lomita, Tucson (near River and Camino Real)
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May
RSVP to Lindsey McHugh at lindseymchugh@gmail.com

Come Sing With Us!

Saturday, April 9, 2016
4:00 P.M.

Special Fundraiser Vocal Concert, with Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Bryce Tomlin, James Austin and Jeremiah Gaefke, tenors ,and Kai Skaggs, violinist, and Brent Burmeister on piano.
Operatic and oratorio arias, art sons, and pieces by Tom Lehrer
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May
At the home of Dr. Janne E. Irvine, 3344 N. Carrywood Dr., Tucson (near Columbus & Ft. Lowell)
Help fund our outstanding student performers' travel with us to Paris in May
RSVP to Lindsey McHugh at lindseymchugh@gmail.com or 520-784-8097

Come Sing With Us!

Sunday, April 10, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 25th Annual Gala Spring Concert, ranging from opera choruses to cowboy classics.
Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson AZ 85704 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Click here to read the program notes.
Admission: $17 at the door, $15 in advance. Student admission is free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or reserve via email at "tickets" "at" "sonsoforpheus" "dot" "org", and indicate name, concert date, and number of tickets.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

 

Sons of Orpheus 25th Annual Gala Spring Concerts

Come Sing With Us!

Saturday, April 16, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 25th Annual Gala Spring Concert, ranging from opera choruses to cowboy classics.
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Click here to read the program notes.
Admission: $17 at the door, $15 in advance. Student admission is free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or reserve via email at "tickets" "at" "sonsoforpheus" "dot" "org", and indicate name, concert date, and number of tickets.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Sunday, April 24, 2016
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 25th Annual Gala Spring Concert, ranging from opera choruses to cowboy classics.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Northeast Chapel), 7650 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson AZ 85704 (see map).
Click here to view the concert program.
Click here to read the program notes.
Admission: $17 at the door, $15 in advance. Student admission is free. Purchase tickets from a choir member or reserve via email at "tickets" "at" "sonsoforpheus" "dot" "org", and indicate name, concert date, and number of tickets.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Saturday, April 30, 2016
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 40th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform two pieces as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2015 and 2016. More information about Homicide Survivors can be found here.

Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 27, 2016

Concert tour to Paris, France, with performances at Notre Dame Cathedral and L’Église de la Madeleine, and a joint concert with Le Choeur d’Hommes d’Anjou in the Loire Valley.
For more information, call Grayson Hirst at 520-484-3743.

Monday, May 30, 2016
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several patriotic musical selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
5:30 P.M.

Tucson Medical Center Hospice Celebration of Life
Marshall Conference Center on the east side of the TMC Campus, near the east entrance on Craycroft north of Grant (see map).
For information, please call (520) 324-2438.
More information on the TMC Hospice is here.

2014–2015 season:

 

Prospective new members are invited to join us for Orpheus’ 24th Anniversary Season.
Beginning on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, we rehearse on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 P.M. at Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time 11:00 AM

8th Annual Veterans Celebration Day, Southern Arizona VA Medical Sports Park, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map)
Open to the public. Free Admission.
Sons of Orpheus will sing the National Anthem, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Mansions of the Lord and Salute to the Armed Forces.

Friday, November 21, 2014
5:00–6:30 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Medley at the Barrel Cactus Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The Westin La Paloma, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson AZ 85718 (see map)
Free Admission, with donations accepted for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Call 520-742-6000 for more information.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00 P.M.

17th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students and special guests.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

Sunday, December 7, 2014
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents A Concert of Holiday Music,
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
$5 for residents of Tucson Estates, $7 for others; pay at the door.
Information: 520-883-1440.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

18th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Invitations will be mailed in early October. Advance ticket purchase is required. To be added to the invitation list, email your name, address and phone number to patronatoSX@earthlink.net or call Kathy Hard at 520-407-6130 or Vern Lamplot at 520-407-6130 to be added to the invitation list.
Seats for the concert remain $90 each ($70 of which is tax deductible).

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
18th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 11, 2014
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

18th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Monday, December 15, 2014
6:15–7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Medley
Loews Ventana Canyon, 7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson AZ 85750
Holiday activities are open to the public. Free Admission.
More information: Jo Hartnett at 520-299-2020, Ext. 5264

Friday, December 19, 2014
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Benefit Concert
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 8650 North Shannon Road, Tucson AZ 85742
Admission $10 with checks made out to Knights of Columbus.

Sunday, December 21, 2014
7:00–9:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Madera Clubhouse, Quail Creek Resort Community, 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (see map)
Tickets are available at Concierge for $30 each or you can call 520-393-5822 to order by phone. Seating is theater style and tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit the event Webpage or call 520-393-5822 for more information.

Thursday, February 26, 2015
8:30 A.M.

90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade Kickoff
Orpheus will perform a selection of Cowboy classics plus the National Anthem at the Rodeo Parade grandstands, east of South Sixth Avenue on East Irvington Road. (see map)
Tickets for Grandstand seating at South 6th Ave. and Irvington Rd.: $7 adults, $5 kids under 13. Call 520-294-1280 for grandstand tickets.
For more information, call the parade office at 520-294-1280 or visit the Rodeo Parade Website.

 

Sons of Orpheus 24th Anniversary Gala Spring Concerts

Sons of Orpheus 24th Annual Gala Spring Concerts
View the concert program

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 24th Annual Gala Spring Concert featuring opera choruses, popular songs from the Civil War and WWII, cowboy classics and outstanding young guest artists.
Community Performance and Art Center Foundation, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Order tickets online at PerformingArtsCenter.org or call 520-399-1750.
For concert information, call 520-621-1649.

Sunday, April 12, 2015
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 24th Annual Gala Spring Concert featuring opera choruses, popular songs from the Civil War and WWII, cowboy classics and outstanding young guest artists.
Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson AZ 85704 (see map)
Admission: $17 at the door, $15 in advance. Student admission is free (for this concert only). Purchase tickets from a choir member or reserve via email at "tickets" "at" "sonsoforpheus" "dot" "org", and indicate name, concert date, and number of tickets.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call 520-621-1649.

Saturday, April 18, 2015
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 24th Annual Gala Spring Concert featuring opera choruses, popular songs from the Civil War and WWII, cowboy classics and outstanding young guest artists.
A Benefit Concert for Integrative Touch for Kids
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map)
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.IntegrativeTouch.org or from a choir member; pay at the door with cash, credit card or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call 520-621-1649.

Saturday, April 25, 2015
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 39th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform two pieces as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2014 and 2015. More information can be found here.

Saturday, May 2, 2015
7:00 P.M.

Celebration of Life and Fundraiser benefiting Kayla's Hands, East Lawn Palms Mortuary Reception Room, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
A benefit for KaylasHands.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
While doing humanitarian work in Syria, Kayla Mueller was taken hostage by ISIS in August 2013 and killed in February 2015 at the age of 26. Kayla was a compassionate and devoted humanitarian. She dedicated the whole of her young life to helping those in need of freedom, justice, and peace.
Sons of Orpheus, Saint Paul's Harp Choir, Fred Astaire Dance Studio International Dance Champions, Zsolt Fáskerti and Eszter Ocsovszki will perform. Silent art auction, raffle tickets, and speakers: Pastor Tony Dawson Saint Paul's Methodist Church, Mueller Family, Mayor Rothschild, Congressman Grijalva Community Non-Profits and Leaders.
Suggested entry: $20 for individuals or $35 for a couple. Please RSVP to 520-225-9786 (Paula) or 520-548-7134 (Ric) to be placed on entry list. Space is limited.
More information

Monday, May 25, 2015
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

Sunday, May 31, 2015
7:00 P.M.

Tucson Pops Orchestra Music Under the Stars, DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will join the Pops for Romberg’s Drinking Song, White Cliffs of Dover, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Stephen Foster’s Was My Brother in the Battle? and Battle Hymn of the Republic.
See the full program    More information

Tuesday, June 2, 2015
5:30 P.M.

Tucson Medical Center Hospice Celebration of Life
Marshall Conference Center on the east side of the TMC Campus, near the east entrance on Craycroft north of Grant (see map).
For information, please call (520) 324-2438.
More information on the TMC Hospice is here.

 

2013–2014 season:

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal: Prospecitve new members are invited to join us!
Welcoming new members for Orpheus’ 23rd Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time 1:00 P.M.

Veterans Day Observance, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map)
Free Admission.
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.

Sunday, November 10, 2013
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents A Concert of Patriotic Music,
Tucson Estates
, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
$5 for residents of Tucson Estates, $7 for others; pay at the door

Saturday, November 30, 2013
4:00–6:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Medley
The Westin La Paloma, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson AZ 85718 (see map)
Information: 520-742-6000

Wednesday, December 4, 2013
7:00 P.M.

16th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students and special guests Lindsey McHugh, soprano, Nicole Skaggs, violin, and El Mariachi Tapatío.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Free will donation of cash, check made out to the Community Food Bank or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating? Click here for tax credit info.

View the program
The poster and program are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Tuesday, December 10, 2013
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

17th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Tickets: $90 ($70 of which may be considered a tax-deductible donation). Advance ticket purchase is required. Email your name, address and phone number to patronatoSX@earthlink.net or call (520) 407-6130.

View the program
The poster and program are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
17th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 12, 2013
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

17th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 15, 2013
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Coolidge Performing Arts Center, 684 W. Northern Avenue, Coolidge AZ 85128 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance available at http://sonsoforpheusholiday-eorg.eventbrite.com/.
Information: 520-370-8132

Thursday, December 19, 2013
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus presents a Holiday Program of sacred and secular songs
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at the door. For tickets, visit PerformingArtsCenter.org or call 520-399-1750.

Thursday, February 20, 2014
8:30 A.M.

89th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade Kickoff
Orpheus will perform a selection of Cowboy classics plus the National Anthem at the Rodeo Parade grandstands, east of South Sixth Avenue on East Irvington Road. (see map)
Tickets: $7 (adult); $5 (child)
For more information, call the parade office at 520-294-1280 or visit the Rodeo Parade Website.

Sunday, April 6, 2014
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 23rd Annual Gala Spring Concerts
featuring Opera Choruses, Works by Brahms and Liszt, American Contemporary Choral Gems, Sea Shanties, WW1 Era Dance Hall Songs and Cowboy Classics

View the full concert program (16 MB) with program notes and soloist bios,
or the shorter list of works to be performed

Sons of Orpheus 23rd Annual Gala Spring Concert
Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson AZ 85704 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance, $17 at the door, $12 for students.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For concert information, call 520-621-1649.
View the poster.
Program and poster are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

Saturday, April 12, 2014
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform Sure on This Shining Night and America the Beautiful as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2013 and 2014. More information can be found here or here.

Saturday, April 26, 2014
2:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 23rd Annual Gala Spring Concert
A Benefit for the Arizona Council of the Blind
with Special Guests
The Arizona Daily Star’s David Fitzsimmons and Soprano Lindsey McHugh
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson AZ 85719 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance, $17 at the door, $12 for students.
Pay at the door with cash, credit card, or check made out to Sons of Orpheus.
For further information, call 602-273-1510 or visit www.ACB.org .
View the poster.
Program and poster are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

Monday, May 26, 2014
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

Thursday, June 5, 2014
5:30 P.M.

Tucson Medical Center Hospice Celebration of Life
Marshall Conference Center on the east side of the TMC Campus, near the east entrance on Craycroft north of Grant (see map).
For information, please call (520) 324-2438.
More information on the TMC Hospice is here.

 

2012–2013 season:

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal
Welcoming new members for Orpheus’ 22nd Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 12:30 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus performs cowboy classics as part of Tucson Meet Yourself. City Hall Main Stage.

Saturday, November 10, 2012
1:00 P.M.

Veterans Day Observance, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), in the VA Sports Park on the northwest side of the campus (see detail map)
Free Admission.
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.

Sunday, December 2, 2012
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday concert, Tucson Estates, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Admission: $7, $5 for Tucson Estates residents

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
7:00 P.M.

15th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students and Mariachi Sonido de Mexico.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: freewill donation of cash or nonperishable food items. Or donate online to the Community Food Bank in advance of the concert. Did you know that Arizona law gives us a tax credit for donating. Click here for tax credit info.

Friday, December 7, 2012
7:00 P.M

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance (purchase online) or $18 at the door

Sunday, December 9, 2012
3:00 P.M

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map)
Ticket Info: 520-818-1000. Admission: $35 in advance (purchase online) or $40 at the door

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

16th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Admission: $90. Contact: Vern Lamplott, 520-407-6130

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
16th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 13, 2012
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

16th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, January 6, 2013
3:30 P.M.

“We Remember, We Believe, We Heal” Interfaith Service remembering January 8th, 2011. 
The service will consist of prayer, music, reflections, dance.
The service includes Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Baha’i and Sikh traditions of prayer. Sons of Orpheus will lead the congregation in the closing hymn, This is My Song, set to the tune of Sibelius’ Finlandia

St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ. Free admission.

Sunday, February 3, 2013
2:00 P.M.

2013 Chinese New Year Festival with the Tucson Sino Choir
Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ (see map)
Call the Centennial Hall Box Office at 520-621-3341 for more information.

Saturday, March 2, 2013
7:45 P.M.

“Too Jewish” Radio Live featuring Robert Klein
10th Anniversary Celebration of the “Too Jewish” Radio Show presents a live broadcast with Rabbi Sam Cohon, featuring comedian Robert Klein. As part of the broadcast, Sons of Orpheus will perform The Exodus Song by Ernest Gold, in Hebrew.
Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson AZ 85701
Ticket info: 520-547-3040 . Buy tickets here.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 22nd Annual Spring Concert
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance, $18 at door.
Ticket info: 520-399-1750.

Friday, March 22, 2013
5:30 P.M.

Tucson Medical Center Hospice Celebration of Life
Marshall Auditorium at TMC, near the east entrance on Craycroft north of Grant
More information on the TMC Hospice

Sunday, April 7, 2013
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 22nd Annual Spring Concert
Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson AZ 85704 (see map)
Admission: $18 (cash or check made out to Sons of Orpheus).
For concert information, call 520-621-1649.

Saturday, April 20, 2013
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 22nd Annual Spring Concert
Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson AZ 85716 (directions)
Admission: $18 (cash or check made out to Sons of Orpheus).
Information: 520-621-1649

Saturday, April 27, 2013
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2012 and 2013. More information can be found here.

Sunday, May 5, 2013
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 22nd Annual Spring Concert
Coolidge Performing Arts Center, 684 W. Northern Avenue, Coolidge AZ 85128 (see map)
Admission: $15 in advance, $18 at the door (cash or check made out to CUSD). For tickets in advance, go to www.sonsoforpheus.eventbrite.com. View the poster here.
Information: 520 723-2424

Sunday, May 26, 2013
7:00 P.M.

Tucson Pops Orchestra Music Under the Stars, DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will join the Pops for Rimsky-Korsakov’s Procession of the Nobles, Verdi’s Anvil Chorus, Wagner’s Pilgrim’s Chorus, and Battle Hymn of the Republic.
See the full program

Monday, May 27, 2013
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

 

2011–2012 season:

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal
Welcoming new members for Orpheus’ 21st Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, October 15, 2011
12:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus performs Western classics celebrating Arizona’s centennial as part of Tucson Meet Yourself. City Hall Main Stage.

Friday, November 11, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Veterans Day Observance, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), Center Courtyard
Free Admission.
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus, singing three pieces with Del Pueblo Brass Quintet.

Sunday, November 13, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus: An Orpheus Sampler with the Del Pueblo Brass Quintet, Tucson Estates, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)

Ticket Info: Nancy Smith, 520-578-0335.

View the program
The program is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
7:00 P.M.

14th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students and Mariachi Sonido de Mexico.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)

View the poster and program
The poster and program are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Sunday, December 11, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map)
Ticket Info: 520-818-1000

Monday, December 12, 2011
4:00 P.M.

15th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” dress rehearsal with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Mission San Xavier del Bac
Open to the public

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

15th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Contact: Vern Lamplott, 520-407-6130

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
15th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 15, 2011
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

15th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 18, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, Madera Clubhouse, Quail Creek Resort Community, 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (directions and map)
Call 520-393-5822 for more information

View the program
The program is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Sunday, January 8, 2012
1:00 P.M.

“We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe” Interfaith Service
A commemoration of both the tragedy and the triumph of January 8th. 
The service will consist of prayer, music, reflections, dance.
The service includes Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Baha’i and Sikh traditions of prayer. Sons of Orpheus will lead the congregation in the closing hymn, Joyful, Joyful We Adore You, set to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ. Free admission.

More information on this and other commemorative events of the weekend can be found here.

Sunday, January 22, 2012
2:00 P.M.

2012 Chinese New Year Festival Concert with the Tucson Sino Choir, Southern Arizona Women's Chorus, UA Faculty & Staff Choir, Sons of Orpheus, and Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ (see map)
Tickets: $15 in advance (available from members of participating choirs) or $18 at the door. Call 520-749-2388 or the Centennial Hall Box Office at 520-621-3341 for more information

See photos of last year’s concert here

Thursday, April 12, 2011
7:05 P.M.

Tucson Padres vs. Sacramento River Cats
Sons of Orpheus will perform the National Anthem for the Tucson Padres.
Kino Sports Complex (formerly Tucson Electric Park), 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson AZ (see map)
Click here for tickets and information.

Sunday, April 15, 2012
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 21st Annual Spring Concert
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map)
Ticket Info: 520-818-1000

View the concert program and complete program notes.
Program and notes are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

Sunday, April 22, 2012
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 21st Annual Spring Concert
A benefit for the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, 85614 (see map).

View the concert program and complete program notes.
Program and notes are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

Saturday, April 28, 2012
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 28th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2011 and 2012. More information can be found here.

Sunday, April 29, 2012
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 21st Annual Spring Concert
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
For tickets, call the Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986

View the concert program and complete program notes.
Program and notes are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

Monday, May 28, 2012
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

Sunday, June 17, 2012
4:00 P.M. (Italy time)

Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica
as part of our Italy tour from June 14 to June 24, which will include several public concerts, and take us to Rome, Florence, La Spezia, the Cinque Terre, and Milan.
You'll find more information on our Italy tour here.

View the Vatican program
View the Italy program
The programs are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Tuesday, June 19, 2012
6:30 P.M. (Italy time)

Concert in Giardino Scotto, Pisa, Italy
Rain location: Chiesa di San Zeno, Pisa, Italy (Tel: +39 050 553606)
Cost: free

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
6:00 P.M. (Italy time)

Concert in Chiesa di Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio,
Ponte Vecchio-Por Santa Maria , 50122 Florence (FI), Italy
Phone: 055/290832
Cost: free

Friday, June 22 2012
9:00 P.M. (Italy time)

Concert in Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, Vernazza, Italy
A fundraiser for rehabilitation of the town of Vernazza following devastating mudslides last October

 

2010–2011 season:

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal
Welcoming new members for Orpheus’ 20th Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, October 9, 2010
1:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus and the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra perform as part of Tucson Meet Yourself. Presidio Park Main Stage.
Admission: Free. Information: 520-792-4806

Thursday, November 11, 2010
2:00 P.M.

Veterans Day Observance, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), Center Courtyard
Free Admission.
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.
Monday, December 6, 2010
4:00 P.M.

14th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” dress rehearsal with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Mission San Xavier del Bac
Open to the public

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

14th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Contact: Patty Doerr, 520-577-3808; Kathy Hard, 520-299-2071; or Vern Lamplott, 520-407-6130

View the program for the Mission Concerts
The program is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
14th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 9, 2010
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

14th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 12, 2010
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, Tucson Estates, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)

Ticket Info: Nancy Smith, 520-578-0335. Cost: $5 for Tucson Estates residents, $7 for others.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010
7:00 P.M.

13th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students, El Mariachi Tapatio, JoAnne Anderson—cowgirl yodeler, and Jim Hogan & The Lost Chords.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: Free with non-perishable food item(s) or tax-deductible monetary donation

Click here to make a monetary donation to the Community Food Bank now!

Every $1 donation enables the Food Bank to procure $9 worth of food. Also check out the tax credit info on the Food Bank’s Web site.

View the poster
View the program
The poster and program are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Friday, December 17, 2010
7:00 P.M.

Valley Presbyterian Church 20th Anniversary Holiday Concert with Sons of Orpheus, a benefit for the Green Valley Community Food Bank

Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, 85614 (see map).

Admission $15; non-perishable food items are also welcome. Call 520-241-9769 for tickets. Tickets are also available at the church, the GV Chamber of Commerce, the GV Community Food Bank, and at the door.

View the poster
The poster is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Saturday, December 18, 2010
6:30 P.M.

Holiday Remembrance Service
East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery, 5801 E Grant Rd, Tucson AZ 85712 (see map)
RSVP to 520-886-5561 and please include your loved one’s name, date of birth, date of passing along with your name and contact information.

Saturday, January 29, 2011
7:00 P.M.

Orpheus will perform Russian folk songs as guests of the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra in their 31st Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College—West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Tickets $15. Call Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986 or The Folk Shop, 520-881-7147. More info at www.azbalalaika.org or 520-327-4418.

Sunday, January 30, 2011
2:00 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra 30th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, April 3, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 20th Annual Spring Concert
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map)
Tickets: $17, $20 at the door. (Concert may sell out before date of performance.) Ticket Info: 520-818-1000 or order online.

Thursday, April 7, 2011
7 :00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 20th Annual Spring Concert
Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)
Tickets: $12, $15 at the door. Ticket info: 520-399-1750.

Sunday, April 10, 2011
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 20th Annual Spring Concert
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students, $10 for groups of 10 or more.
For tickets, call the Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986

View the flyer for our April 10th Spring Concert

The flyer is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Friday, April 15, 2011
7:00 P.M.

Tucson Padres vs. Salt Lake Bees
Sons of Orpheus will perform the National Anthem at the opening game of the Tucson Padres.
Kino Sports Complex (formerly Tucson Electric Park), 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson AZ (see map)
Click here for tickets and information.

Saturday, April 16, 2011
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors 27th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2010 and 2011. More information can be found here.

Monday, May 30, 2011
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections during the service. A barbecue will follow.

 

2009–2010 season:

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal
Welcoming new members for Orpheus 19th Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Saturday, October 10, 2009
1 :00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus and the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra perform as part of Tucson Meet Yourself
Admission: Free. Information: 520-792-4806

Sunday, November 8, 2009
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Fall Concert, Tucson Estates, Multi-Purpose Building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)(download program in .pdf/Adobe Acrobat format)
Ticket Info: Nancy Smith, 520-578-0335

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2:00 P.M.

Veterans Day Observance, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map), Center Courtyard
Free Admission. Contact: Deborah Brookshire, 520-629-1822
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

13th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier. Contact: Vern Lamplott, 520-407-6130

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
13th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 10, 2009
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

13th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
7:00 P.M.

12th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: Free with non-perishable food item(s) or tax-deductible monetary donation

Click here to make a monetary donation to the Community Food Bank now!

Every $1 donation enables the Food Bank to procure $9 worth of food. Also check out the tax credit info on the Food Bank’s Web site.

Saturday, December 19, 2009
7 :00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Christmas/Holiday Concert, Green Valley Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd, Green Valley AZ 85622 (see map)

Saturday, January 30, 2010
7:00 P.M.

Orpheus will perform Russian folk songs as guests of the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra in their 30th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Ticket info: Call Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986. More info at 520-327-4418 or www.azbalalaika.org.

Sunday, January 31, 2010
2:00 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra 30th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance
Repeat of above concert

Friday, February 12, 2009
7:00 P.M.

7th Annual “An Evening of Love Songs” presented by the Glassman Foundation. Orpheus will perform along with many other individuals and groups. Crowder Hall, School of Music, University of Arizona. (see map) Tickets: visit http://www.glassmanfoundation.org/vday.
Proceeds from “An Evening of Love Songs” will be used in part to fund the “Glassman Foundation Music in the Schools Concert Series” which sends musical groups from the UA School of Music into middle schools throughout Tucson.

Sunday, April 11, 2010
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Tickets: $15, $12 for students.
For more information, c
all Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986

View the flyer for our April 11th Spring Concert

The flyer is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here

Sunday, April 18, 2010
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map) Ticket Info: 520-818-1000 or www.saddlebrooketwo.com

Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Homicide Survivors Candle Light Vigil
Children’s Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place, Tucson AZ (see map)
Sons of Orpheus will perform Homeward Bound and Think On Me as part of a vigil in rememberance of lives lost to violence in 2009 and 2010. More information can be found here.

Sunday, April 25, 2010
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, 85614 (see map)

Sunday, May 2, 2010
3:00–4:00 P.M.

Northminster Presbyterian Church Spring Concert
Sons of Orpheus thanks Northminster Church for the use of their facilities for our Saturday rehearsals.
Northminster Presbyterian Church , 2450 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson AZ, 85719 (see map)
Admission: free. Donations accepted.

Monday, May 31, 2010
9:00 A.M.

Memorial Day Veterans’ Service, East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. (see map).
Free Admission.
Orpheus will present several selections beginning at approximately 10:00 A.M.
There will be a barbcue following the Memorial Day Service.

 

2008–2009 season:

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
7:00 P.M.

First Rehearsal
Welcoming new members for Orpheus 18th Anniversary Season
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Facility, 5770 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ (click for map)
Contact: Grayson Hirst, 621-1649

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time TBA

Veterans Day Commemoration Concert, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map) Center Courtyard
Free Admission
This concert features a number of performers including Sons of Orpheus.

Sunday, November 23, 2008
4:00–7:30 P.M.

The 20th Annual Jerôme Beillard Festival for Life, University of Arizona Student Union Grand Ballroom (on Level 3)
Contact: Jessica Celentano 520-628-7223, email: jcelantano@saaf.org

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7 :00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, West Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris, Green Valley AZ 85614 (see map)
Contact: Michigan Club

Friday, December 5, 2008
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, Madera Clubhouse, Quail Creek Resort Community, 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (directions and map)
Contact Audra Sotomayor, Activites Director, 520-393-5822
Monday, December 8, 2008
4:00 P.M.

12th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” dress rehearsal
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Open to the public

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

12th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Admission by invitation only. Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
12th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 11, 2008
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

12th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, December 14, 2008
3 :00 P.M.
Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert, Tucson Estates, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713 (see map)
Ticket Info: 520-883-8930
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
7:00 P.M.

11th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind students directed by John Corrin, and special guests Josefina Gallegos, The Ukesters, and Ariana Nicolini.
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway (see map)
Admission: Free with non-perishable food item(s) or tax-deductible monetary donation

Download a pdf flyer (2.1 MB), viewable with Adobe Reader.

Saturday, January 10, 2009
Time 7:30 P.M.

Music Is His Life—A Tribute to Cantor Ivor Lichterman
Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th Street, Tucson (see map) (Download pdf announcement with ticket information viewable with Acrobat Reader)
Ticket info: 520-745-5550
An extraordinary concert with Cantors Ivor and Joel Lichterman and friends including: Magevet, Yale University’s A Capella Chorus; Sons of Orpheus; Tucson Mass Gospel Choir; Grayson Hirst, American Tenor; and Congregation Anshei Israel’s Adult and Junior Choirs.

Saturday, February 7, 2009
7:30 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra 29th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance, featuring Guest Artists Iryna Orlova on Domra and Anatoliy Mamalyga on Bayan, both of the Los Angeles & St. Petersburg Russian Folk Orchestra
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Ticket info: Call Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986. More info at 520-372-4418.

Sunday, February 8, 2009
2:00 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra 29th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance
Repeat of above concert

Friday, February 13, 2009
Reception for all guests, 6:00–7:00 P.M.

6th Annual “An Evening of Love Songs” presented by the Glassman Foundation. Orpheus will perform with the Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus. Crowder Hall, School of Music, University of Arizona. (see map) Tickets: visit http://www.glassmanfoundation.org/vday.
Proceeds from “An Evening of Love Songs” will be used in part to fund the “Glassman Foundation Music in the Schools Concert Series” which sends musical groups from the UA School of Music into middle schools throughout Tucson.

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tip-off: TBA 
Orpheus will perform the National Anthem at UA Basketball—Wildcats vs. Cal Golden Bears, McKale Center, University of Arizona (see map)

Sunday, March 29, 2009
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 18th Annual Spring Concert
Green Valley Community Church, 300 W Esperanza Blvd., Green Valley (see map)
Free will offering.

Sunday, April 5, 2009
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 18th Annual Spring Concert
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson (see map)
Tickets: $15, $10 for students
For more information, c
all Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986

View the flyer for our April 5th Spring Concert

The flyer is in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here


Saturday, April 25, 2009
2:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 18th Annual Spring Concert
as part of the Rancho Sahuarita Music Festival, Fry’s Marketplace, 15950 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (see map)
Contact: Michelle Moreno, Activities Director, 520-207-7730. Free admission.

Saturday, May 2, 2009
7:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 18th Annual Spring Concert
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) (see map) Ticket Info: contact Patricia Beeks, Events Manager, 520-825-5318

 

2007–2008 season:

Saturday, October 13, 2007
7 :30 P.M.

Tucson Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Enrique Lasansky, Director
Brahms Alto Rhapsody, Katlin Bertenshaw, soloist; Sons of Orpheus, guest performers
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704 (click for map)
Tickets: $18, $14 & $7  Contact Pat Gibbons, 520-401-4369

Sunday, October 14, 2007
2 :00 P.M.

Tucson Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Enrique Lasansky, Director
Brahms Alto Rhapsody, Katlin Bertenshaw, soloist; Sons of Orpheus, guest performers
Utterback Magnet Middle School, 3233 S. Pinal Vista, Tucson, AZ 85713 (click for map)
Free Admission

Monday, November 12, 2007
2 :00 P.M.

Veterans Day Commemoration Concert, Southern Arizona VA Hospital, 3601 South 6th Avenue (see map)
Free Admission
This concert, featuring a number of performers, opens with Sons of Orpheus singing the National Anthem, followed by Homeward Bound and Mansions of the Lord.

Saturday, December 1, 2007
7:30 P.M.

Holiday Concert, Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions)
Ticket info: Contact Patricia Beeks, Events Manager,  520-825-5318
Monday, December 10, 2007
4:00 P.M.

11th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” dress rehearsal
Mission San Xavier del Bac

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

11th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at Mission San Xavier del Bac to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission
Admission by invitation only. Sponsored by Patronato San Xavier

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
11th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Thursday, December 13, 2007
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
11th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” concert
Repeat of above concert
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
7:00 P.M.

10th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank
with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Elementary students
Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway
Admission: Non-perishable food item(s)

Friday, December 21, 2007
7:30 P.M.
Sons of Orpheus Holiday Concert [Click for small poster or big poster]
Location: The Clubhouse at Heritage Highlands Country Club, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, 85653 (click for map) Tickets are $16, and are available at the front desk as well as at the door on the night of the performance. Ticket info: 520-579-9574

Sunday, January 13, 2008
2:15 P.M.

8th Annual Glassman Foundation Family Arts Festival, coordinated by Tucson/Pima Arts Council. La Placita Village/Leo Rich Theater
Saturday, January 26, 2008
7:30 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance, featuring Guest Artists Tamara Volskaya and Anatoliy Trofimov
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre,Pima Community College-West Campus
Tickets: $15, $10 for students. Ticket info: Call Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986. More info at 520-743-2347.

Sunday, January 27, 2008
2:00 P.M.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance, featuring Guest Artists Tamara Volskaya and Anatoliy Trofimov
Repeat of above concert

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Tip-off: 12:30 P.M.
Orpheus will perform the National Anthem at UA Basketball—Wildcats vs. ASU,
McKale Center, University of Arizona

Friday, February 15, 2008
7:30 P.M.
Reception for all guests, 6:00–7:30 P.M.

“An Evening of Love Songs” presented by the Glassman Foundation. Orpheus will perform with the Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus. Crowder Hall, School of Music, University of Arizona. Tickets: visit http://www.glassmanfoundation.org.
Friday, February 29, 2008
7 :00 P.M.
12th Annual Concert of All Ages: An Intergenerational Choral Festival,
presented in collaboration with the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council and the Tucson/Pima Arts Council. The Lost Chords from Sons of Orpheus will perform as part of a program incluing the Mesa Verde Elementary School Chorus, the Cross Middle School Concert Choir, and the Ironwood Ridge High School Touch of Class Concert Choir.
Ironwood Ridge School Auditorium, 2475 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley 85742. See map Ticket Info: Adults $3.00 / Students $1.00—Call GOVAC at 520-797-3959.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
2:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 17th Annual Spring Concert
Tucson Estates, 5900 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson 85713. Ticket Info: $5.00—Call Dianne at 520-883-8930.

View our 2008 Spring Concert Program

Sets I to IV      Sets V to VIII

These pages are in pdf format, viewable in Adobe Reader, downloadable here.

 

Sunday, April 6, 2008
3:00 P.M.
Sons of Orpheus 17th Annual Spring Concert
Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College–West Campus. Ticket info: $15 regular, $12 student. Call Center for the Arts Box Office, 520-206-6986
Friday, April 11, 2008
7 :30 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 17th Annual Spring Concert
Desert View Performing Arts Center
39900 Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke AZ 85739 (click for directions) Ticket Info: contact Patricia Beeks—Events Manager, 520-825-5318

Sunday, April 13, 2008
3:00 P.M.

Sons of Orpheus 17th Annual Spring Concert
Heritage Highlands Country Club, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, 85653 (click for map) Ticket Info: Aileen at 520-579-9574.

July 14–25, 2008

Sons of Orpheus 5th International Concert Tour, including 3 days at the Leipzig International Choral Festival followed by concert performances in Prague, Salzburg and Munich. Read about our trip here.

 

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