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05/25/2025 in Lenox MA: Johannes Brahms: Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes; Aaron Copland: The Promise of Living; music by Handel, Hagenberg, and Shank. Anthony Trecek-King, director. Tickets at https://www.bso.org/events/berkshire-choral-international-2025 CONTACT: info@berkshirechoral.org, 888-226-1200.

09/27/2025 in Boston MA, 09/28/2025 in Boston MA: A free, public, outdoor arts event that celebrates the human voice and its ability to produce high-quality and genuine musical experiences. Genres include barbershop, madrigals, modern, jazz, oldies, and more. The festival showcases community ensembles from high schoolers to seniors, from Springfield to Providence to Boston Metro West. Festival date Sept. 27, rain date Sept. 28. CONTACT: festival@vocalrevolution.org, 339-970-8720.

06/08/2025 in Boston MA: VocaMotion and Vocal Revolution, Boston’s premiere barbershop choruses, stage a live, one-of-a-kind, totally unique, puppet-slash-a-cappella musical! The fun and family-friendly story follows a young puppet who refuses to give up on his dreams, set to a selection of songs from iconic puppet productions like The Muppet Movie, Sesame Street, Avenue Q, and more. Along his journey, our hero meets some kooky characters, makes some great friends, and learns that when you sing from your heart, the world can't help but listen. CONTACT: president@vocalrevolution.org, 339-970-8720.

06/07/2025 in Boston MA, 06/08/2025 in Boston MA: VocaMotion and Vocal Revolution, Boston’s premiere barbershop choruses, stage a live, one-of-a-kind, totally unique, puppet-slash-a-cappella musical! The fun and family-friendly story follows a young puppet who refuses to give up on his dreams, set to a selection of songs from iconic puppet productions like The Muppet Movie, Sesame Street, Avenue Q, and more. Along his journey, our hero meets some kooky characters, makes some great friends, and learns that when you sing from your heart, the world can't help but listen. CONTACT: president@vocalrevolution.org, 339-970-8720.

05/18/2025 in Cambridge MA: Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem. Susan Consoli, soprano; John Salvi, baritone; Pamela Mindell, conductor. With orchestra. Tickets: $35 general admission: $25 students and seniors, free with MIT ID and for children 10 and under. CONTACT: admin@cambridgechorus.org, 617-517-3169.

05/17/2025 in Arlington MA, 05/18/2025 in Arlington MA: Saturday singers: Chorus of Sopranos + Altos, Chorus of Tenors + Basses, Chamber Choir; Sunday singers: New Voices, Treble Chorus, Youth Chorale, Concert Choir. Repertoire includes Handel: "O Love Divine" from Theodora; Esmail: Dhīre-dhīre; LaBarr: "Good Timber"; Copland: "Wiggle Like a Worm"; Vivaldi: Domine Deus, Agnus Dei; Latini: Coplitas de la Montaña; and traditional folk songs, Indian classical music, and more! Conductors: Michele Adams, Alyson Greer Espinosa, Dr. Kevin McDonald, Andrew Milne, Nurt Villani, Becca Crivello. Tickets: $10 general admission. CONTACT: info@handelandhaydn.org, 617-262-1815.

05/31/2025 in Lexington MA: A rousing concert that revisits many of the gems sung over the decades, including Before My Ashes Flow to the Sea; Senzeni Na/We Shall Overcome; Swing Low; The Storm is Passing Over; Swimming to the Other Side; Miriam’s Song, Now Let Us Sing, This is a Promise I Will Keep, and One Voice. Also included is "Celebration" - an anthem for this season’s salute to Mystic’s history! Led by music director Mike Pfitzer, the performance features Mystic Chorale Founder, Nick Page leading a sing-along and performing a solo, and guest artists Jonathan Singleton, Donnell Patterson, and Louise Grasmere. Tickets: $25 live, $15 live stream. CONTACT: info@mysticchorale.org, 617-512-2325.

05/10/2025 in Arlington MA: Patricia van Ness, Lingbo Ma, and Laura Nevitt: a newly commissioned three-movement work for treble voices on the topic of motherhood. The composers will be invited to give either a pre-concert talk or a post-concert “talk-back” with audience members. With other musical works on mothering and mother/child relationships by Bobby McFerrin, Ysaye Barnwell, Zae Munn, and others. ​A reception follows the performance. CONTACT: info@cantilena.org, 339-298-7730.

06/07/2025 in Norwalk CT: Msic from Tangled, Hair, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, and more! Brian Muller, conductor; Will Duchon, piano. CONTACT: norwalkcc3@gmail.com, 203-451-6742.

05/17/2025 in Marlboro VT, 05/18/2025 in Marlboro VT: Keane Southard: Requiem for Animals, an major new work for choir and orchestra that challenges us to reconsider our relationship with other animals. See an interview with composer and conductor at https://orionmagazine.org/article/requiem-for-animals/ CONTACT: info@bmcvt.org, 802-257-4523.

05/17/2025 in Hartford CT, 05/18/2025 in Hartford CT: Sunday's performance features the debut of the Hartford Youth Chorus, a group of talented young singers in grades 1-5 who have been rehearsing with dedication and heart since November. CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.

05/17/2025 in Cranston RI, 05/18/2025 in Worcester MA: Herbert Howells: Requiem; Maurice Duruflé: Requiem; Arvo Pärt: Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten. Tickets: $30, $25 senior, $10 student. CONTACT: info@ricco.org, 401-521-5670.

05/17/2025 in Walpole MA: Our Third Annual Community Showcase will bring together our local singing and barbershop community, featuring multiple musical guests, including the quartet, Catalyst! Free admission for children under age 12. CONTACT: info@voicesunitedsne.com, 401-228-5378.

05/18/2025 in Randolph VT: Pop, classical, and folk selections. With the Chandler Children's Chorale.

05/17/2025 in Lebanon NH: Come be part of a singular musical moment of people from across the Upper Valley singing together, and show what a vibrant choral community we have. Songs will be well-loved and widely-known selections, and lyrics and music will be available. Each song will be lead by a different Upper Valley choral conductor. Conductors will include Annie Arrington, Yvette Garnham, Mark Nelson, Allison Pollard, Jane Woods, Michael Zsoldos. No rehearsal necessary — sign up, show up, and SING! The Big SING! is part of Sing and Play 30 for 30. There is no cost or fundraising requirement to sign up, so everyone can come and sing! CONTACT: info@uvmusic.org, 603-448-1642.

06/21/2025 in Westerly RI: This free event includes beloved arrangements of classical masterworks as well as popular music for chorus and full orchestra. The pre-show, beginning at 6:15pm, showcases featured community performers. Rain date June 22. CONTACT: info@chorusofwesterly.org, 401-596-8663.

05/30/2025 in TBD CT: A celebration of madrigals! Tickets: $25; free for students. CONTACT: info@musiconthehillct.org, 203-414-9037.

05/03/2025 in Boston MA: J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor. Susan Consoli, Carley DeFranco, Janet Ross, Sonja Tengblad, soprano; Carrie Cheron, Katherine Maysek, Elizabeth Eschen, Krista River, alto; Charles Blandy, Jonas Budris, tenor; Nathan Halbur, Will Prapestis, bass. Pay-what-you-can tickets available. CONTACT: music@emmanuelmusic.org, 617-536-3356.

06/14/2025 in Brookline MA: Works of Byrd, Bach, Forrest, Runestad & more. Richard Saber, conductor; Emma Campbell, piano. Suggested donation $19 ($5 students, seniors, low-income). CONTACT: crispin@cccchorus.org, 617-905-2268.

05/17/2025 in Worcester MA: The odd, the weird, and the funny! vFeaturing the Agawam High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Amanda Johnson. Reception & Gift Basket Raffle to follow. CONTACT: info@mswma.org, 508-842-1349.