2019-20 Concert Season

Celebrate America

November 1 at 7:00 pm at Glendale Civic Center in Glendale*
November 2 at 7:00 pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem
November 3 at 3:30 pm at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

In the first concert of the season, PMAZ presents American music including Broadway, folk tunes, spirituals, and of course patriotic music and a salute to servicemen and women in the stirring piece Armed Forces: The Pride of America! These recognizable and uniquely American music selections, including Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Irving Berlin’s America, will remind the audience of our great country’s history and development!

*November 1 is a free performance funded by the City of Glendale through the Centerline Arts and Cultural Initiative. Attendance at this performance does not count toward a season discount.

Joy to All the World

December 14 at 7:00 pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem
December 15 at 3:30 pm at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

PMAZ’s holiday concert includes seasonal music from around the world including a medley of Christmas carols from diverse cultures arranged for choir and orchestra by composer Craig Bohmler of Mountain Days: The John Muir Musical and Riders of the Purple Sage fame. Traditional, classical, and the ever-favorite sing-alongs are included.

Latin Spice

April 4 at 7:00 pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem
April 5 at 3:30 pm at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

Misa Azteca, a musical oratorio for choir, orchestra, Aztec instruments, and Mariachi, will be presented in collaboration with the Arizona State University Mariachi ensemble and the Carolyn Eynon Singers. Latin influenced music, including Leroy Anderson’s Blue Tango and Cole Porter’s Night and Day, will round out the program, finishing with the rousing finale from Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta The Gondoliers.

Baroque to Bluegrass

May 16 at 7:00 pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem
May 17 at 3:30 pm at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

PMAZ’s final concert of the season includes Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass written by Tim Sharp and performed by PMAZ in their 2017 performance at Carnegie Hall. Accompanied by a spirited live bluegrass band, this piece is a unique combination incorporating the movements of a traditional mass, based on American folk songs, with a bluegrass flavor. The second half of the program will feature small instrumental and vocal ensembles from the Chorale and Orchestra with young guest artists as featured soloists, performing music from the Baroque period to present day. This is an experience not to be missed! 

2019-20 Special Events

Musical Champagne Salon

November 16 at 6:00 pm (location to be announced to Champagne Salon guests)

PMAZ’s Musical Champagne Salon will be in an exquisite private home in the Anthem Country Club. Guests will be treated to an evening of musical performances by talented soloists and small ensembles. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne, wine, and other beverages will be served and can be enjoyed either indoors or outdoors.

Our Concert Locations

American Lutheran Church | 17200 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church | 39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086

Glendale Civic Center | 5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301