Choral Calendar

06/08/2025 in Eastham MA, 06/12/2025 in Harwich MA, 06/17/2025 in orleans MA, 06/19/2025 in Wellfleet MA, 06/22/2025 in Wellfleet MA, 06/25/2025 in North Truro MA, 06/29/2025 in Brewster MA: Join us for a one-hour uplifting acapella concert about Kindness - all music genres - something for everyone! CONTACT: info@outercapechorale.org, 774-722-1912.

06/01/2025 in Provincetown MA, 06/08/2025 in Eastham MA, 06/12/2025 in Harwich MA, 06/17/2025 in orleans MA, 06/19/2025 in Wellfleet MA, 06/22/2025 in Wellfleet MA, 06/25/2025 in North Truro MA, 06/29/2025 in Brewster MA: Join us for a one-hour uplifting acapella concert about Kindness - all music genres - something for everyone! CONTACT: info@outercapechorale.org, 774-722-1912.

05/31/2025 in Burlington VT, 06/01/2025 in Burlington VT: A seasonal program of choral music by some of the greatest composers of 19th century Germany as well as wonderful new discoveries! Eric Milnes, director. CONTACT: info@vtchoralunion.org, 802-989-7355.

05/17/2025 in Brunswick ME, 05/18/2025 in Portland ME: What is home? Featuring the music of composer Judd Greenstein and the words of your fourth- and fifth-grade neighbors from Portland’s Reiche Community School, this multimedia work is a musical portrait of our state, told by the children who are transforming it. Pre-concert lecture 45 minutes before start. Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door; students are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. CONTACT: music@classicaluprising.org, 207-200-7933.

06/07/2025 in Storrs CT: Songs from the Celtic tradition by Voices of Concinnity (CT's versatile professional vocal chamber ensemble), Consonare Community Choir, Consonare Youth Choirs, and special guest, The Jolly Beggars. Tickets: $10, free for students/children. CONTACT: consonare.sing@gmail.com.

05/27/2025 in Hadley MA: Join us for the first Summer Sing of 2025! PVS Music Director Tianhui Ng, conductor. PVS Summer Sings are open community events, each led by a different conductor, who conduct a sing-and-play-through after taking a little time to workshop tricky sections. Choral enthusiasts and instrumentalists of all experience levels are welcome to attend for an informal and musically rewarding experience. Bring your own score or borrow a copy from the PVS. We invite instrumentalists to join a pick-up chamber orchestra, led by PVS Accompanist Larry Picard. Admission: suggested amount $20, or what you can. CONTACT: boxoffice@pvso.org, 413-773-3664.

06/01/2025 in Newton Center MA: A free performance of a cappella choral works spanning six centuries, by composers such as Palestrina and Mendelssohn, Schütz and Higdon (precise program to be determined). This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with The City of Newton. CONTACT: info@jamesonsingers.org.

06/08/2025 in New Milford CT: W.A. Mozart: Requiem; Coronation Mass. James Knox Sutterfield, conductor. With professional soloists and orchestra. Parking available on the street, behind the church, and at the public library across Whittlesey Avenue. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. CONTACT: info@kentsingers.org.

05/17/2025 in Portland ME: Henry Purcell: "Come, ye sons of Art"; "Evening Hymn"; Suite from Abdelazar, or The Moor’s Revenge; Selections from King Arthur; Scenes from The Fairy Queen. With Baroque strings, flutes, oboes, natural trumpets, kettle drums and keyboards. Tickets: $30, $35 at the door; free for students and age 21 and under. CONTACT: contact@stmaryschola.org.

06/15/2025 in Brunswick ME: Drawing its inspiration from Renaissance madrigals and chansons, the largely a cappella program alternates between expressions of yearning lyricism and cheeky rhythmic vitality. It includes works by Norman Dello Joio, Morton Lauridsen, Veljo Tormis, Georgiann Toole, Hyo-Won Woo, Carol Nicholeris, Joshua Shank, and Christopher Hoh. CONTACT: unavocechamberchoir@gmail.com, 207-844-1166.

06/13/2025 in Brunswick ME, 06/15/2025 in Brunswick ME: Drawing its inspiration from Renaissance madrigals and chansons, the largely a cappella program alternates between expressions of yearning lyricism and cheeky rhythmic vitality. It includes works by Norman Dello Joio, Morton Lauridsen, Veljo Tormis, Georgiann Toole, Hyo-Won Woo, Carol Nicholeris, Joshua Shank, and Christopher Hoh. CONTACT: unavocechamberchoir@gmail.com, 207-844-1166.

06/14/2025 in IPSWICH MA: A varied and lively concert from famous British composers—Britten, Handel, The Beatles and many more. CONTACT: info@chorusnorthshore.org, 978-356-3453.

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.