Our 2011–2012 Season

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

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

Sons of Orpheus 21st Annual Spring Concert
Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, 85614 (see map).

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

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

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

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, Portofino, the Cinque Terre, and Milan.
Contact us if you'd be interested in joining the choir to sing in Italy, joining us on our travels as a non-singer, or attending one of our concerts if you happen to be in the area!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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, call 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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, call 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

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.

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

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

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

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)

Sunday, January 13, 2008
2:15 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.