NORTH VALLEY CHORALE

Hallowingo!

Join NVC for Hallowingo! – a spooky mix of Halloween and Bingo! Costume contest, decorated pumpkin judging, silent auction, trivia and Bingo with prizes, featuring our favorite host, Dan Thomson! Dinner and dessert included. Invite your family and friends for a fun night out!

PURCHASE TICKETS

Saturday, October 17 @ 6:00 PM

Phoenix Boys Choir
1131 E. Missouri Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85014

NVC’s “America Remembers”
A Concert of Remembrance, Healing, and Hope

On September 13 the North Valley Chorale and the North Valley Symphony Orchestra performed “America Remembers,” a special benefit concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of “9/11” at the First United Methodist Church.

Twenty-five years after that tragic day, we gathered to honor the lives lost, remember the courage of first responders and service members, and reflect on the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath, creating a space for remembrance, gratitude, healing, and hope through music.The program featured nearly 200 performers in this moving collection of patriotic, choral, and orchestral works, including Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen, and beloved choral selections such as Ubi Caritas, Sing Me to Heaven, and The Prayer. The evening concludes with Gabriel Fauré’s timeless Requiem, a masterpiece that offers comfort, peace, and a vision of eternal rest.

As we remembered the past, we also looked toward the future—honoring those who serve, supporting those in need, and reaffirming the strength of community through the transformative power of music.

This concert benefited U.S.VETS Phoenix, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness among veterans through housing, counseling, employment assistance, and supportive services.

North Valley Chorale Takes Italy by Song!

NVC Touring Ensemble performing in the Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival at Lago di Braies, Italy on June 11, 2026

Photo: Carolyn Reynolds

From the soaring peaks of the Italian Dolomites to the sun-drenched piazzas of Tuscany, the NVC touring choir—made up of current members and alumni who traveled from several states—performed in two international choral festivals during June 2026.

The first stop was the Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival in the breathtaking Dolomite Mountains at the border of Austria and Italy.  The NVC, directed by Eleanor Johnson, joined more than 3,000 singers from Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia for nearly 100 concerts. For five unforgettable days, NVC performed in stunning locations including Gustav Mahler Hall in Dobbiaco, the shores of Lake Braies, the historic Franziskanerkloster in San Candido, and the Monguelfo Castle. The singers also proudly sang and marched in the colorful Parade of Choirs, celebrating the unity and diversity of the international choral community. After independent travel throughout Italy, the choir reunited in the charming spa town, Montecatini Terme for the Tuscany International Festival.  Performances continued in elegant and historic venues, including the magnificent Tettuccio Spa, Piazza del Popolo, and a memorable Sunday Mass at the Duomo Santa Maria Assunta. Between performances, singers immersed themselves in the rich history, art, and culture of Florence and Lucca.

The tour also created cherished personal memories—including a surprise marriage proposal that one of our members (Melanie) joyfully accepted during a delightful family-style pasta dinner at a local restaurant, where a long communal table stretched down the charming street outside and a surprise birthday celebration for Director Johnson featuring  “Tanti Auguri a te” and “Time to Say Goodbye.”

No two concerts were exactly alike. The repertoire was thoughtfully adapted by Director Eleanor Johnson for each venue, allowing the NVC to showcase a variety of musical styles—from beloved spirituals including Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Down by the Riverside, At the River, and O Mary, Don’t You Weep, to moving sacred works such as Ave Verum, Pilgrim’s Hymn, and Ubi Caritas. Audiences also enjoyed Homeward Bound, Zion’s Walls, The Gift to Be Simple, In My Life, and Light of a Clear Blue Morning.  Each performance featured an NVC soloist: Llewelyn Lafford —Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Courtney McMeekin — O Mary, Don’t You Weep, Carolyn Nyland — Light of a Clear Blue Morning, and Melanie Nyland — In My Life. 

As the final notes echoed through Italy’s mountains, churches, and piazzas, NVC singers, family and friends returned home with the unforgettable experiences, new and renewed friendships, and the pride of having served as musical ambassadors for Arizona and the United States on the international stage.