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11/06/2026 in Keene NH: Two Armenian sopranos and one alto, along with instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano, perform new music by Armenian-American composer John Hodian, set to sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest Mkrtich Naghash. The writing is choral in conception — delightful contrapuntal vocals over a chamber ensemble — and of particular interest to singers and choruses working in sacred and early repertoire. Tickets $45. CONTACT: wiebke@naghashensemble.com.

10/16/2026 in West Hartford CT, 10/17/2026 in Hebron CT, 10/18/2026 in Longmeadow MA: Along a well-worn road, The Old Church opens its doors to centuries of sacred harmony. Voce bridges the quiet majesty of William Byrd with the luminous modern landscapes of Eric Whitacre, uniting ancient polyphony and contemporary choral classics into a singular tapestry of song. CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.

09/26/2026 in Springfield MA, 09/27/2026 in Waterbury CT, 10/03/2026 in Brattleboro VT, 10/04/2026 in Keene NH: Geoffrey Hudson: A Passion for the Planet. Part of a New England tour in collaboration with local professional musicians, community choirs, children's choruses, environmental organizations, faith communities, colleges, and local audiences, in a shared expression of active hope for our planet. CONTACT: contact@concora.org, 860-293-0567.

12/12/2026 in Taunton MA, 12/13/2026 in Taunton MA: Yuletide favorites such as “Winter Wonderland”, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride”, and “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree”, as well as “Please Come Home for Christmas” and “Grown-Up Christmas List”. An audience sing-along of favorite carols will be included. More than 100 singers plus four-octaves of handbells are accompanied by professional musicians. CONTACT: admin@smfconline.org, 508-821-9571.

TBD in Arlington MA: A mix of traditional Yiddish songs of labor, immigrant, and civil rights movements as well as contemporary Yiddish music. CONTACT: abv@circleboston.org, 617-566-6281.

10/17/2026 in Wellesley Hills MA, 10/18/2026 in Cambridge MA: Rachel Fuller: Animal Requiem for chorus and chamber ensemble; with music by Tom Vignieri, Caroline Shaw, and Paul McCartney. Heinrich Christensen, Organ; Eric Christopher Perry, Music Director. Bring a photo of a favorite pet to post! Seraphim will provide materials from area animal rescue and welfare organizations to peruse. Tickets: $30, $25 senior, $15 student, $20 virtual, $15 first-time attendee. CONTACT: president@seraphimsingers.org, 617-312-8328.

01/07/2027 in Boston MA: Carols spanning many centuries and styles, with projected images and supertitles for an immersive, inspiring experience. Marika Kuzma, director. Proceeds will support pediatric care at the Okhmatdyt Hospital in Liv through Doctors United for Ukraine. CONTACT: info@ensemblecherubim.org.

11/01/2026 in Cambridge MA: John Howell Morrison: Declare (setting of language from the Declaration of Independence, World premiere); Eva Montgomery-Morrison: Freedom’s Charms Unfold (text by Phillis Wheatley, World premiere); G.F. Handel: Athalia (excerpts); and Shaker songs. The program highlights the mission of Partners in Democracy (https://PIDMAaction.org), which will be represented in conversations as part of the program. Admission is pay-what-you-decide ($20 recommended). CONTACT: vivian.musicdirector@gmail.com, 617-223-1627.

12/05/2026 in Exeter NH: J.S. Bach: Magnificat; Dan Forrest: "There Is Faint Music"; Elaine Hagenberg: "O Love<"; Franz Biebl: Ave Maria; Eric Whitacre: Lux Aurumque; Moreten Lauridsen: O Magnum mysterium; Ola Gjeilo: "The Ground". With audience Christmas carol sing-alongs. CONTACT: webmaster@rockinghamchoralsociety.org.

12/12/2026 in Manchester NH, 12/13/2026 in Manchester NH: Francis Poulenc: Gloria; Camille Saint-Saëns: Christmas Oratorio. CONTACT: info@mcsnh.org, 603-472-6627.

10/13/2026 in Portland ME: The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is renowned for a sound that is luminous, perfectly balanced, and deeply expressive. Their programs span centuries of music—from Renaissance masterworks to contemporary choral favorites and inventive arrangements that reveal new colors in familiar songs. CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

11/22/2026 in Newton MA: Choral singers of all levels are invited to join members of the Zamir Chorale under the direction of Prof. Joshua Jacobson to sing some of the favorite choruses from George Frideric Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus. Bring your own score or use one of ours. Listeners are welcome as well. Admission is free but we encourage a donation of $10. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. CONTACT: manager@zamir.org, 617-916-9469.

11/15/2026 in Westborough MA: CONTACT: manager@zamir.org, 617-916-9469.

11/01/2026 in Sharon MA: CONTACT: manager@zamir.org, 617-916-9469.

10/11/2026 in Groton MA: Virgil Thomson: "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need"; Samuel Barber: "To Be Sung on the Water"; music by Caroline Shaw, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre; with spirituals, folk and jazz songs. A cappella. CONTACT: 978-486-9524.

05/08/2027 in Groton MA: Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”. Kristin Renée Young, soprano; Emily Marvosh, alto; Bruce Hangen, conductor. CONTACT: worcesterchorus@musicworcester.org, 978-486-9524.

04/11/2027 in Worcester MA: J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion. María Guinand, conductor. Tickets: $40-$79, students $20. CONTACT: worcesterchorus@musicworcester.org, 508-754-3231.

03/21/2027 in Worcester MA: J.S. Bach: In allen meinen Taten, BWV 97; Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut, BWV 117; Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173; Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, BWV 184; Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 45. With th e Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, Worcester, The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and others. CONTACT: info@musicworcester.org, 508-754-3231.

01/27/2027 in Worcester MA: Fred Waring’s musical arrangement of James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 book of poems, God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse. Spoken word elements of the work will be read by leaders in Worcester’s Black community. Everett McCorvey, director. CONTACT: info@musicworcester.org, 508-754-3231.

12/20/2026 in Worcester MA: Benjamin Britten: Ceremony of Carols; with other holiday classics and sing-a-longs. CONTACT: worcesterchorus@musicworcester.org, 508-754-3231.