West Valley Chorale
THANK YOU!
The West Valley Chorale with the financial support of its members, sponsors, donors, advertisers, and audience was able to present two programs of music at our Holiday and our Spring concerts under the direction of Ken Goodenberger, our gifted Artistic Director/Conductor, and with our talented Principal Accompanist, Christine Kyhn. The West Valley Singers under the able direction of Ted Faszer along with their versatile accompanist Sue Hunter presented a variety of programs at 5 venues.
As you read the list below, you will see that your donations not only supported the Chorale but also musicians in the wider community. Here are the highlights:
- Sang two major works: Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living,
- Commissioned an arrangement for piano & organ of the Requiem from Christine Kyhn.
- Engaged two local musicians – harpist Heidi Herandez and organist James Gerber
- The West Valley Singers performed at 4 senior venues and West Valley Arts which gave opportunities to its members for vocal and instrumental solos.
- And most importantly, we supported the next generation of musicians in two ways:
- Held The Young Singers Competition. It results in awarding two outstanding students with $1000 each. There were so many deserving students that we awarded an additional $500 to a third student. All is for furthering their vocal education.
- Invited two vocal performance sopranos from Grand Canyon University to sing the solos in the Requiem.
Thank you again for your financial support,
Pat Kilburn, President of the West Valley Chorale
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The West Valley Chorale’s Mission is to provide a means for experienced choral singers to join together to present great choral literature and to provide opportunities for the public to hear such choral works performed. You may find our enthusiastic and talented chorus a wonderful outlet for your musical talents. Auditions for the 2026-27 season will be held on September 7.
Thank you, Sanderson Lincoln at 2121 W. Bell Road in Phoenix for your 2025-2026 Season Sponsorship. Sanderson Lincoln has a long history of corporate and community responsibility and involvement. We thank them for their contribution to the arts in the West Valley.
Setterberg Jewelers, a fourth generation family owned jewelry store, located in the heart of Sun City, is proud to be a Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 Concert Sponsor. Setterberg Jewelers is passionate about supporting local causes that benefit the West Valley and its residents. Supporting the local arts is important as it inspires people young and old to be creative.
The West Valley Chorale thanks Royal Oaks Lifecare Community in Sun City Arizona for being a Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 Concert Sponsor. Royal Oaks offers a full continuum of senior living services, from independent living residences, assisted living, memory support, and complete supportive living (Care Center). .
Thanks for Your Support
Concert ticket sales provide less than half of our annual revenue. We depend on the generosity of our audience and supporters to continue to provide high quality choral concerts in the West Valley. Your donation helps make this happen. Click on the link below to make a donation to The West Valley Chorale.