Various Composers - Promised Land (Phoenix Chorale)

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1. J. K. Atwood - Unclouded Day (arr. Shawn Kirchner)
2. Frank Ticheli - Earth Song
3. Alice Parker - Beauty and Blessing
4. American Folksong - Shenandoah (arr. James Erb)
5. Caroline Shaw - and the swallow
6. Matilda Durham - Star of Columbia (arr. Jennifer Lucy Cook)
7. Hannah Cohoon - Lo dello: the dance (arr. Jennifer Lucy Cook)
8. Matilda Durham - Promised Land (arr. Jennifer Lucy Cook)
9. Eric Whitacre - All Seems Beautiful to Me
10. Traditional - Bright Morning Stars (arr. Alice Parker)
11. Traditional - Witness (arr. Jack Halloran)
12. Traditional - This Little Light of Mine (arr. Moses Hogan)
13. Traditional - Great God Almighty! (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs)
14. Traditional - Webster (arr. Carol Barnett)
15. Traditional - Peace (arr. Kevin Siegfried)
16. S. M. Denton - McKay (arr. Carol Barnett)
17. Traditional - Lay Me Low (arr. Kevin Siegfried)
18. Traditional - The Road Home (arr. Stephen Paulus)
19. William Walker - Hallelujah (arr. Shawn Kirchner)

Phoenix Chorale

Christopher Gabbitas, artistic director

Date: 2026

Label: Signum Classics

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Led by Artistic Director Christopher Gabbitas, the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale presents Promised Land, a broad exploration of two and a half centuries of American choral tradition released for the nation's 250th anniversary. The album spans African American spirituals, Shaker hymns, and modern works by Eric Whitacre, Caroline Shaw, and Frank Ticheli, united by themes of freedom and resilience. Featuring arrangements by Alice Parker and Moses Hogan alongside pieces by historical figures like Hannah Cohoon and Matilda Durham, the carefully curated collection restores overlooked voices while celebrating the depth and evolution of America’s vibrant vocal heritage.

As the Phoenix Metro Area's premier professional choral ensemble, the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale showcases Arizona's finest vocal talent, earning global acclaim for its technical precision and expressive artistry. Originally founded in 1958 and fully professionalized in 1994, the group has been led since 2019 by British Artistic Director Christopher Gabbitas. The ensemble regularly receives international praise for its Signum Records releases, including The Christmas Album and Sun Moon Stars Rain, and has been featured in the prestigious LIVE From London Festival. Through world-class recordings and dynamic concerts, the Phoenix Chorale continues to advance and elevate North American choral music.