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A Tradition of Insight and Inspiration
For the past 10 years, Artistic Director Dennis Houser has enriched every Prescott Chorale concert by offering audiences a thoughtful and engaging synopsis of the music they’re about to hear. His deep knowledge and genuine passion for the art form bring each program to life, offering context and connection that elevate the entire musical experience. It’s just one of the many ways Dennis continues to shape the Chorale’s tradition of excellence.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:15pm Concert Preview | 3:00pm Concert
Gospel, Chant & Jazz Mass
Price range: $0.00 through $35.00
A Prescott Chorale World Premiere
Celebrate the Prescott Chorale’s 10th anniversary with the world premiere of our first commissioned work: Jazz Mass, composed by Henry Flurry with text by Anthony Silvestri. Blending gospel, chant, and jazz into a bold new sacred sound, this one-of-a-kind concert features a jazz ensemble, soloists, and a radiant new work by Elaine Hagenberg.
A thrilling close to Season 10 — and a powerful beginning to the Chorale’s next decade.
Ruth Street Theater
1050 Ruth Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
Located on the Prescott High School Campus
A World Premiere Commission Celebrating 10 Years of Song
Join us for a groundbreaking musical celebration as the Prescott Chorale proudly presents its first commissioned work—a vibrant and genre-defying Jazz Mass composed by Henry Flurry, Artistic Director of Arizona Philharmonic, with libretto by the acclaimed Anthony Silvestri.
This bold new composition marks a thrilling artistic milestone for the Chorale and offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the world premiere of a major choral work. Infused with the soul of gospel, the mystery of chant, and the electricity of jazz, this is sacred music re-imagined—fresh, innovative, and deeply moving. Expect dazzling solos, lush harmonies, and a dynamic jazz ensemble accompanying the Chorale in a performance that promises both spiritual resonance and musical surprise.
Also on the program is a luminous new short work by celebrated contemporary composer Elaine Hagenberg, known for her emotionally rich and accessible choral writing.
As we close Season 10 with this daring and joyful concert, we also look ahead - celebrating the next decade of Prescott Chorale and ushering in a new chapter of musical exploration and community connection.
Come be part of the beginning. Be part of the moment. Be part of the music.