Arizona Cantilena Chorale

Our Mission 

Arizona Cantilena Chorale is an ensemble of skilled and experienced singers bringing choral music to life in live performances. Through a broad range of musical styles from both well-known and under-performed composers, we strive for excellence in an art form that connects people. Revealing the best in all of us, we revel in music that lifts us up beyond the everyday.

Brief History

Arizona Cantilena Chorale was established by Dr. Glenn Bennett in the late summer of 2005 by bringing together the vocal talents of students and friends from past and current performing groups who have demonstrated both a passion and a talent for developing superior musical results in an increasingly visible fashion, and who understand and value the teamwork that it takes to create a homogeneous vocal blend. This seminal group of seasoned musicians has continued to grow in number and artistic excellence.

Arizona Cantilena Chorale’s repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary choral works. They have collaborated with other local arts organizations, such as symphony orchestras and other choral institutions. This enabled them to produce exciting and surprising results through performing major works, such as Handel’s “Messiah”, the “Messa di Gloria” by Puccini, and supporting touring arts organizations, such as the “Video Games Live” extravaganza and productions of Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors”.

Through these efforts, Arizona Cantilena Chorale has established a growing following in the Valley of the Sun and made substantial contributions to the choral arts in the Greater Phoenix Area.