Indulge in a feast for the senses with this season’s Concert Series at Saint Barnabas.
Individual tickets are available. All are welcome.
Concerts on the Desert Season 2025-2026
At Saint Barnabas, we are proud to continue our tradition of great music, world-class soloists, and a commitment to this community’s cultural life.
All concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, home of the Pritzlaff Memorial Pipe Organ. After each concert, a reception is offered. Please note the special services held throughout the year at the Joseph C. Lincoln Hall of the Gwen Harris Music Center.
Join us in celebrating this exciting season of concerts. Please take note of the special services throughout the year, and consider participating in other aspects of the Music Ministry at Saint Barnabas. You certainly won’t want to miss the extraordinary events that we have planned!
Saturday, December 13, 4pm:
Lessons & Carols – FREE
An Advent tradition, come and enjoy choral favorites as we tell the story of Creation and prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming season of Christmas. This concert is free of charge, and all are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of great music making and wonderful readings.
Saturday, January 17, 4pm:
Favorites from the Pipes – FREE
The first concert of 2026 will feature our Music Minister and Organist, Michael Salazar, as he presents some of the most beloved organ pieces as well as some newer compositions in this wonderful recital that is free of charge. A goodwill offering will be taken in support of the Music Department.
Saturday, February 14, 4pm:
“Share the Love” Concert – ticketed ($30)
Join us on Valentine’s Day as we offer an evening of music centered around love and care of one another. Enjoy choral classics with instrumental guests, musical theater favorites and operatic numbers all while enjoying a glass of wine and some delectable desserts. Note: this is a concert that will utilize multiple spaces on our campus and guests will travel from space to space!
Saturday, February 28, 3pm:
Urban Nocturnes – ticketed ($30)
The Phoenix-based chamber music ensemble Urban Nocturnes returns to Saint Barnabas for another thrilling exhibition of tremendous skill and harmonic collaboration. Pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, and Scharwenka highlight this concert focused on 19th century Germanic greats.
Sunday, April 19, 4pm:
Phoenix Brass Collective – ticketed ($30)
The Phoenix Brass Collective are back on the Saint Barnabas stage by popular demand and will close their season in our beautiful Sanctuary. This large brass and percussion ensemble under the direction of Jeff Quamo has delighted Phoenix audiences for many years with their diverse repertoire ranging from classical gems to music from iconic movies and film.
Saturday, May 16, 4pm:
Evensong – FREE
The Saint Barnabas Adult Parish Choir will present an Evensong service as a preview for their upcoming residency at the cathedral in Salisbury, England in July of 2026. Come and worship with us in our beautiful Sanctuary space as we send the choir off across the pond to spread their music abroad.
Sunday, October 12, 3pm: Salt River Brass:
The Big Brass Theory
The Salt River Brass, featured our very own organist, Michael Salazar, and returned to the Saint Barnabas stage with old favorites from Bach, Handel & Monteverdi as well as exuberant new creations from Sandy Smith and Philip Sparke.
Saturday, November 1, 4pm:
Benefit Concert of Remembrance
The Adult Parish Choir of Saint Barnabas will present a benefit concert of remembrance for our community with some of the most beloved anthems and hymns of choral music. Proceeds from this concert will go to providing scholarships for our choral members for the upcoming residency in England.