Something for everyone within this cosmic array of choral favorites

Summer Festival Sponsor

Sallie Bingham

Program Sponsor

Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer

Conductor

Joshua Habermann

Artistic Director
Sponsored by Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath

Festival Consortium Sponsors

Catherine and John Alsip
May R. and Larry C. Ball
Bette Betts
Pamela Culwell and Charles Case
Joanne and Andrew Eggen
Dr. Robert and Mrs. Marian Haight
Lynn and Jacqueline Johnson
Edwin and Melanie Peters Thorne
John and Sue Shaffer

Spend an evening soaring the skies with our twenty-four professional Desert Chorale artists as they traverse extraterrestrial beauties, the thrills of flight, and the miracle of human connection. From classical masterpieces to popular tunes by Dolly Parton and others, there’s something for everyone during this interstellar program. Don’t miss the chance to hear beloved works from our album The Road Home live in concert. Plus, be the first to experience not just one but two world premieres! First, our 2024 commissioned composer Daniel Knaggs will dazzle you with Harmony of the World, which incorporates the words of renowned astronomer Johannes Kepler. Then, as a new partner with Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition and mentorship program for up-and-coming women composers, the Desert Chorale is honored to present Thoughts by winner Andelena Jackson. Prepare to be filled with awe and wonder on a musical journey for the ears and the soul.

View the repertoire for this program below.

Singer Sponsors

Murray and Nancy Bern

John Buffett

Thomas and Anne Conner

Kathlene Ritch

Allegra and Jim Derryberry

Sarah Moyer

Jeffrey Fort and Diane Locandro

Harrison Hintzsche
Marques Jerrell Ruff

Rick Gustafson

Kerry Ginger

Sheryl Kelsey and George Duncan

Dianna Grabowski
Michael Jones
Pamela Terry

Phyllis Lehmberg

Sarah Nickerson

Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath

Bradley Naylor

Marianne Reuter

Chelsea Helm

Dr. Donald Shina and J. Kevin Waidmann

James K. Bass