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05/05/2024 in Andover MA: Music from Aaron Copland, Randall Thompson, Alice Parker, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel, among others. Tickets: $25 in advance ($30 at the door), $10 for students. CONTACT: info@andoverchoralsociety.org, 603-893-5636.

05/11/2024 in Northborough MA: Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem, in a contemporary edition and English translation by Lara Hoggard. Kristen Watson, soprano; Andrew Padgett, bass-baritone. CONTACT: info@avmsingers.org, 508-361-5484.

03/10/2024 in Shrewsbury MA: Showing of Carl Dreyer’s legendary silent film “The Passion of Joan of Arc” with a live performance of the score by a Richard Einhorn, for solo voices, chorus and orchestra. Pre-concert talk with John Michalczyk, Director of Film Studies at Boston College, at 2:45pm. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 students/seniors, free for children with accompanying adult. CONTACT: info@avmsingers.org, 508-361-5484.

03/09/2024 in Hadley MA: Classic and modern pieces from the PVS Chorus and Chamber Choir, including music of Joseph Haydn, excerpts from Margaret Bonds' Credo and Mary D. Watkins' Dark River: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story. Tickets sold on a sliding scale, $15-$35 general admission, $5 for youth up to age 18 and college students of any age, WIC and EBT cardholders free. CONTACT: music@pvso.org, 413-773-3664.

03/10/2024 in Lenox MA: G.F. Haydn: Missa Brevis in F Major for chamber ensemble, soloists and choir. Free admission, no tickets required (free will offering accepted). CONTACT: satbchoir@yahoo.com, 518-791-0185.

03/09/2024 in Pittsfield MA: A free concert for the Jewish Federation closing Sabbath service including music in Hebrew by Yehezkal Braun and Joseph Achron, and music by Ernest Bloch. No tickets required. CONTACT: satbchoir@yahoo.com, 518-791-0185.

02/10/2024 in Portland ME: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Ensemble Praecentores will present a concert featuring choral settings of texts from the Song of Songs including works by Josquin de Prez, John Plummer, and G. P. da Palestrina. CONTACT: info@psalterinstitute.org.

02/25/2024 in Westborough MA: CONTACT: shirjoyMA@gmail.com, 508-366-7175.

02/18/2024 in Boston MA: Margaret Bonds: Credo; William Grant Still: A Psalm for the Living; plus art songs, spirituals and gospel works by Harry T Burleigh, Horace Clarence Boyer, Thomas A. Dorsey, Jester Hairston, M. Roger Holland, II, J. Rosamund Johnson, Patrick Dupré Quigley and Reginald Mobley. Breanna Sinclairé, soprano; Reginald Mobley, countertenor; Philip Lima, baritone; David F. Coleman, piano. CONTACT: executivedirector@coroallegro.org, 617-236-4011.

03/03/2024 in Boston MA: J.S. Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Nathaniel Dett: "The Chariot Jubilee"; Ludwig van Beethoven: "Hymn of Joy" from the Ninth Symphony; Johannes Brahms: "We Are God’s People" from the First Symphony; Edward Elgar: Agnus Dei (after “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations); Gustav Holst: "I Vow to Thee, My Country" from The Planets; Jean Sibelius: "Be Still, My Soul" from Finlandia; Alice Parker & Robert Shaw, arr.: "Wondrous Love"; Antonin Dvořák: "Goin’ Home" from the New World Symphony. Fred C. VanNess, Jr., tenor. CONTACT: info@masterworkschorale.org, 617-858-6782.

03/10/2024 in Danbury CT: Dan Forrest: LUX: The Dawn From On High; "The Music of Living"; "I Thank You God"; "Light Beyond Shadow"; "Hallelu Yah" (three settings of Hallelujah Psalms that range from invigorating to deeply touching to dancing for joy). Tina Johns Heidrich, director. With the Connecticut Master Chorale Orchestra and Joseph Jacovino, piano. CONTACT: info@cmchorale.org, 203-775-2602.

02/25/2024 in Framingham MA: Songs of Nature, Friendship & Games, including George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun"; Stephen Schwartz's "For Good" (from Wicked); Karl Suessdorf and John Blackburn's "Moonlight in Vermont"; Johannes Brahms's Waldesnacht, as well as some "silly" songs and works by John Rutter. Steven Lipsitt, director. Advance purchase discount! CONTACT: marketing@heritagechorale.org, 978-590-2747.

02/23/2024 in Lexington MA: A spirit-filled concert offering an eclectic mix of music rooted in the African American gospel tradition, including Aretha Franklin’s "How I Got Over", Rhiannon Giddens’ "Up Above My Head", Jonathan Butler’s "Our Voices Matter", CeCe Winans’ "Goodness of God", and music John P. Kee, all united by messages of love and unity. Nichelle Mungo, vocalist; Jonathan Singleton, director. If you’re unable to attend in person, the concert will be live streamed. CONTACT: info@mysticchorale.org.

02/05/2024 in Natick MA: The A Cappella Singers, based in Natick, welcomes prospective new members in all treble voice parts (Soprano I and II, Alto I and II) who have prior choral experience and/or can read music to join us. Check out our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/acappellasingersnatick. For more information, call 774-231-1963 or email info@theacappellasingers.org. CONTACT: info@theacappellasingers.org, 774-231-1963.

05/10/2024 in Portland ME: Join the Renaissance Voices a capella choir as they perform soulful love songs from across the centuries: John Dowland to Paul McCartney! Bring your beloved! CONTACT: vocesrenacentistasme@gmail.com, 207-766-0059.

03/03/2024 in Cambridge MA: We have been through many challenges in recent years, yet Joy resurfaces from consolation growing into hope. Ivo Antognini: Hope is the thing with feathers (poetry by Emily Dickinson); Hubert Parry: There is an old belief; Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Magnificat in F; Trevor Weston: Lauda (premiere, commissioned work, poetry by Angelo Geter); works of J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Biebl, and Maurice Duruflé. Pre-concert forum with Trevor Weston, and Angelo Geter at 7:30 pm on March 2. The March 3 concert will be broadcast. Stephan Griffin, baritone; Heinrich Christensen, organ; Paul Mattal and Stephanie Wingfield, cello. Tickets: $22 advance/$25 door; seniors $17 advance/$20 door; students $10; virtual: $15+. CONTACT: darylbichel@aol.com, 617-312-8328.

03/02/2024 in West Roxbury MA, 03/03/2024 in Cambridge MA: We have been through many challenges in recent years, yet Joy resurfaces from consolation growing into hope. Ivo Antognini: Hope is the thing with feathers (poetry by Emily Dickinson); Hubert Parry: There is an old belief; Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Magnificat in F; Trevor Weston: Lauda (premiere, commissioned work, poetry by Angelo Geter); works of J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Biebl, and Maurice Duruflé. Pre-concert forum with Trevor Weston, and Angelo Geter at 7:30 pm on March 2. The March 3 concert will be broadcast. Stephan Griffin, baritone; Heinrich Christensen, organ; Paul Mattal and Stephanie Wingfield, cello. Tickets: $22 advance/$25 door; seniors $17 advance/$20 door; students $10; virtual: $15+. CONTACT: darylbichel@aol.com, 617-312-8328.

01/21/2024 in Brookfield CT: The Winter Sing is an opportunity for singers to join in the fun or for music lovers to simply come and enjoy. Featuring Francesca Federico, soprano; Damian Savarino, bass; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organist; Eric Dale Knapp, conductor. Scores will be available or you are welcome to bring your own. Suggested donation: $20, or $25 if a score is provided. CONTACT: info@ctchoralsociety.com, 888-927-2933.

01/29/2024 in Natick MA: The A Cappella Singers, based in Natick, welcomes prospective new members in all treble voice parts (Soprano I and II, Alto I and II) who have prior choral experience and/or can read music to join us. Check out our FaceBook page, https://www.facebook.com/acappellasingersnatick. CONTACT: info@theacappellasingers.org, 774-231-1963.

01/22/2024 in Natick MA, 01/29/2024 in Natick MA: The A Cappella Singers, based in Natick, welcomes prospective new members in all treble voice parts (Soprano I and II, Alto I and II) who have prior choral experience and/or can read music to join us. Check out our FaceBook page, https://www.facebook.com/acappellasingersnatick. CONTACT: info@theacappellasingers.org, 774-231-1963.