Misa Azteca by Joseph Julian Gonzalez

The two choirs; PromusicaAZ and Carolyn Eynon Singers join forces in the dramatic and unique Latino Mass; the MISA AZTECA composed by Los Angeles composer, Joseph Julian Gonzalez. The percussion is highly diverse with instruments unusual in American Orchestra; the guitar, huchetl, teponaztli, chachayotes, and cymbal along with ambient nature sounds. The Singers perform in Latin, Spanish and the native tongue of the Aztecs, Classic Nahuatl. Soloists, dancers and 70 singers with orchestra join to perform this one hour mass. There will be no intermission.

Patti Graetz, Director of Promusica will be directing the 2 concerts.

We highly encourage pre-sales as the concert is predicted to sell out early. Tickets may be purchased here, from any CES member, by calling our hotline on 480-591-7000, or by mailing a check to 8300 E Dixileta Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 #286.

Tickets purchased by check or through the hotline will be at our "Will Call" table at the venue 1/2 hour before the event start. Thanks!

Ticket pricing:

Adult: $25.00pp

Senior/Military (65+): $23.00pp

Student 16-22: $12.00pp

Child 15 & Under: Free with paying adult

Misa Azteca is a staged, concert piece for orchestra, choir, soloists, and pre-Columbian percussion ensemble.  It is based on the “ordinary” and “proper” of the Roman Catholic High Mass;  and on verses from the Cantares Mexicanos, a collection of pre- and post-conquest verse of the Mexica (the Aztecs).  Misa Azteca is sung in Latin, Spanish, and Nahuatl. Misa Azteca hybridizes two cultures and religions into an eight-movement, oratorio-style, musical celebration for orchestra, choir, and soloists. This concert is in collaboration with the Carolyn Eynon Singers.

Auditions for the Fall Season will be held at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 12 at 6;30pm. A short solo is required, an accompanist will be provided; for further info; text; 480-529-2630. 6;00pm - 8:00pm Tues April 12.

We invite all voice parts.