Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, PO BOX 64534, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix honors and remembers all who gave their lives in service to the United States. We are deeply grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to our nation.

Today, we also remember one of our own: David Murdock, gifted Arizona musician, educator, composer, and former director of the Orpheus Club before World War II.

Before the war, David inspired singers and students across Arizona through his leadership and love of music. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941, he served as an infantry officer with the Army’s 3rd Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, fighting in North Africa and Sicily. Fellow soldiers remembered him not only as a courageous leader, but as someone who lifted spirits through music and singing even in the darkest moments of war.

On August 11, 1943, David Murdock was killed in action in Sicily while leading his men during combat near Malo.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including the artists, teachers, musicians, and leaders whose lives of service extended far beyond the battlefield.

We remember. We honor. We give thanks.

05/21/2026

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In 1971, the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix proudly traveled to Europe to participate in the Fifth International Song Festival in Vienna, joining 5,000 choruses from around the world in a remarkable global celebration of music and cultural connection. Along the way, the chorus journeyed through Shannon, London, Rome, Vienna, Munich, and Copenhagen, sharing not only song, but the spirit of Arizona wherever they went.

At the Vienna performance, the chorus received special recognition from the U.S. Ambassador to Austria, the Chancellor of Austria, and the Mayor of Vienna, another proud moment for “Arizona’s Cowboy Ambassadors.”

Now, more than five decades later, that spirit of music, travel, and connection continues.

In just weeks, Orpheus will once again cross the Atlantic as we head to the Baltics: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, carrying forward a rich tradition of friendship, cultural exchange, and the power of song.

From Vienna to the Baltics… the journey continues. 🌍🎶❤️

05/21/2026

What an unforgettable evening at Mirabella at ASU!

Our pre-tour performance was met with an enthusiastic, generous, and overflowing crowd - truly standing room only! We are deeply grateful to the Mirabella community for welcoming us so warmly and for sharing such incredible energy throughout the concert.

The excitement in the room reminded us exactly why live choral music matters: bringing people together through shared artistry, connection, and joy. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and celebrated with us as we prepare to take this music on tour.

We can’t wait to share what’s next! 🎶✨

05/20/2026

Warming up for our pre-tour performance at Mirabella at ASU. Excited to be here!

05/15/2026

What an incredible evening at Beatitudes Campus this week!

The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix was thrilled to share selections from our upcoming Baltic Tour with such an engaged, energetic, and welcoming audience. From the first note to the final applause, the room was filled with enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine connection and we felt every bit of the love you shared with us. Thank you for making the performance so memorable!

This June, Orpheus will proudly represent Phoenix and Arizona abroad as we travel to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural and musical exchange. Along the way, we’ll collaborate and perform with choirs across the Baltics, sharing music, friendship, and the spirit of international connection through the power of choral singing.

The Baltics are world-renowned for their deep choral traditions, breathtaking song festivals, and rich musical heritage, making this tour especially meaningful for our singers and organization. We cannot wait to bring the sound of Orpheus to audiences overseas while building bridges through music and celebrating the universal language of song.

Thank you again to everyone at Beatitudes for your support, encouragement, and unforgettable energy. Phoenix will be traveling with us in every note we sing! 🌍🎶✈️

05/14/2026

to 1964, when the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix was officially proclaimed “Arizona’s Cowboy Ambassadors” by Arizona Governor Paul Fannin before embarking on an international concert tour across North America.

That historic tour included performances at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto before an audience of 15,000 people, concerts at the New York World’s Fair, a performance at a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium, appearances in Quebec City and at Plymouth Rock, and even a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol led by Congressman John Murdock (father of a former Orpheus director) and his wife Myrtle.

More than 60 years later, we are honored to continue that tradition of cultural connection through music.

In June 2026, Orpheus heads to the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, where we will collaborate in concert with local choirs and share the music and spirit of Phoenix with international audiences once again.

From “Arizona’s Cowboy Ambassadors” to today, the journey continues. 🎶🌎

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the women who have shaped us, supported us, encouraged us, and loved us through every season of life. To the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, chosen mothers, mentors, caregivers, and all the extraordinary women who fill our lives with compassion and strength — thank you.

At Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, music is built on connection, and so many of our earliest connections to music began with the voices of the women in our lives. From lullabies sung at bedtime, to unwavering encouragement from the audience, mothers and mother figures have helped nurture not only who we are as singers, but who we are as people.

Today we honor the countless sacrifices made quietly behind the scenes, the lessons taught through kindness and resilience, and the love that continues to guide us long after the music ends. Your influence echoes through generations, through families, and through every note we sing.

To all who celebrate today, and to those remembering loved ones with gratitude and love, we hold you close in our hearts.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix. 💙🎶

05/07/2026

to 2019, when the men of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the rain and sang anyway.

The weather could not dampen the spirit of Orpheus or the audience that stopped to listen.

That unforgettable Eastern U.S. tour also took us to Philadelphia, Gettysburg, the Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Arlington National Cemetery, and performances with the Washington Men’s Camerata and the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale. One of the greatest honors of the trip was participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Now, seven years later, Orpheus is preparing once again to share music beyond Arizona as we embark on our upcoming Baltics Tour, June 11–22, 2026.

This summer, we will travel through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, nations known for some of the strongest and most celebrated choral traditions in the world.

From Washington, D.C. to the Baltics, we carry with us the same mission: building connection, community, and unforgettable memories through the power of music.

Stay tuned as we prepare for our next adventure across the sea. 🎶

05/07/2026

🎶 Teacher Appreciation Week 🎶

This week, the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix celebrates the incredible choir directors who sing alongside us and the many educators who first sparked our love of music.

From the first time we matched pitch in a classroom to the moments we now share on stage, your passion, patience, and dedication have shaped not only our voices, but our lives. You taught us to listen, to blend, to lead and to find joy in creating something greater than ourselves.

To the teachers who continue to inspire us today, and to those who set us on this path years ago: thank you. Your impact resonates far beyond the rehearsal room.

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05/04/2026

✨ May the 4th Be With You… Join the Chorus. 🎶

In a galaxy not so far away, something powerful is happening and we’re looking for more voices to join us.

The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is calling all tenors, baritones, and basses who are ready to be part of something bigger than themselves. No matter your background, if you love to sing, there’s a place for you here.

💫 Brotherhood
💫 Powerful performances
💫 Music that moves audiences and the people singing it

This is your moment to step into something extraordinary.

🎤 The Force is strong with this chorus…
Now we just need you.

👉 For more info reach out: [email protected]

05/01/2026

Thank you for traveling with us.

In our spring concert series, AMERICAN ROADTRIP: Songs from Every Mile, we shared powerful songs like “If I Got My Ticket, Can I Ride” and “Every Time I Feel the Spirit.”

This May Day, we celebrate what those songs represent: community, resilience, and the strength of voices raised together.

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