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!
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.
Saturday, February 28, 3pm:
Urban Nocturnes
The Phoenix-based chamber music ensemble Urban Nocturnes returned to Saint Barnabas for another thrilling exhibition of tremendous skill and seamless harmonic collaboration. The program, devoted to the great 19th-century Germanic masters, featured compelling performances of works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Scharwenka, showcasing both the ensemble’s technical brilliance and their deeply expressive artistry.
Saturday, February 14, 4pm:
“Share the Love” Concert – ticketed ($30)
We gathered on Valentine’s Day for an evening of music centered on love and care for one another. Guests enjoyed choral classics with instrumental performers, musical theater favorites, and operatic selections, all while sharing a glass of wine and desserts. The concert moved throughout several spaces on campus, with everyone traveling from one setting to the next as the night unfolded.
Saturday, January 17, 4pm:
Favorites from the Pipes – FREE
The first concert of 2026 featured our Music Minister and Organist, Michael Salazar, who presented some of the most beloved organ pieces, as well as newer compositions, in this wonderful free recital.
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 presented a benefit concert of remembrance for the community, featuring beloved anthems and hymns from the choral tradition. Proceeds from the concert supported scholarships for choir members for the upcoming residency in England.
Saturday, December 13, 4pm:
Lessons & Carols
An Advent tradition, this choral offering invited the community to enjoy beloved favorites as the story of Creation was shared and hearts and minds were prepared for the coming season of Christmas. The event was free of charge, and all were welcome to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and meaningful readings.