Choral Calendar

03/08/2025 in Weston MA: Carl Orff: Carmina Burana. Alexandra Henderson, soprano; Morgan Mastrangelo, tenor; Nicholas Ottersberg, baritone. With Wellesley Middle School 6th Grade Treble Chorus, and Rivers Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Memoli, conductor. CONTACT: info@commonwealthchorale.com, 617-527-7464.

11/24/2024 in West Roxbury MA: Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat; Jonathan Dove: Köthener Messe; Cecilia McDowall: Laudate. Julia Soojin Cavallaro, mezzo-soprano; Maria Whitcomb, soprano; Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano; Leo Balkovetz, tenor; Matthew McGinnis, tenor; William Farrell, baritone; Alexander Cook, bass. With professional orchestra. Dove and McDowall’s compositions both pay tribute to Bach and, with the Magnificat, provide respite for uncertain times. CONTACT: marketing@CommonwealthChorale.com, 617-527-7464.

11/08/2024 in Lexington MA: Mystic Chorale celebrates women songwriters, singers, and composers with songs from 1000 years ago to the present with songs including "Love is Like a Butterfly" by Dolly Parton, W"ould You Harbor Me?" by Ysaye Barnwell, "Crowded Table" by The Highwomen (Brandi Carlile’s ensemble), "Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls, Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba, along with suffragist anthems "Bread and Roses" and "Keep Marching" from the Broadway musical, Suffs. Mike Pfitzer, director. With Rosi Amador of Sol Y Canto. Tickets: $25 live; $15 live stream. CONTACT: info@mysticchorale.org, 781-316-2500.

12/13/2024 in Kennebunk ME, 12/14/2024 in Kennebunk ME: Karl Jenkins: Stella Natalis, a work in twelve movements celebrating different aspects of Christmastide. The evening will end with a performance by the Seatones and a community holiday sing-a-long. Tickets: $20, $10 age 18 and under. CONTACT: seaglasspa@gmail.com.

12/06/2024 in Westborough MA, 12/07/2024 in Westborough MA, 12/08/2024 in Westborough MA: A selection of winter and holiday themed music. Tickets available online or at the door: $15 adult, $10 seniors/students. CONTACT: president@westborocommunitychorus.com, 508-614-8081.

11/02/2024 in Lewiston ME: Five outstanding vocal groups combine for an evening of a cappella performances from jazz and barbershop to rock ‘n’ roll and Renaissance music. With the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, None of the Above, the Lewiston High School Blue Notes and the LHS Chamber Choir, The Afternotes, and the Downeasters Chorus. Tickets: $30, $6 for students, free for youth age 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. CONTACT: info@mainemusicsociety.org, 207-333-3386.

11/02/2024 in Greenfield MA: Older works by Rheinberger, Bainton, and Schütz, and more recent works by Gwyneth Walker, Alice Parker, Emma Lou Diemer, Dolly Parton, and the young Boston composer Grace Coberly. Memories of beloved places from our past and visions of ideal futures blend together in this nostalgic and uplifting program. Tickets $15-$35 (sliding scale), $5 for college students and those 18 and younger; free for WIC and EBT cardholders. CONTACT: boxoffice@pvso.org, 413-773-3664.

10/27/2024 in Danbury CT: A concert of contemporary choral music including the works of Andre Thomas, Craig Carnelia, Susan Brumfield, T Bone Burnett, Ola Gjielo and others. CONTACT: info@ridgefieldchorale.org, 877-815-5635.

11/02/2024 in Tolland CT: Works by William Byrd, Caroline Shaw, Florence Price, Eric Whitacre, Ethel Smyth, the Beatles, and others. With Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet. During this time of the year, many cultures believe the veil between the living and the dead is thin (commemorations such as Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls Day). This concert that explores stories and harmonies that allow space to process loss, feel comfort, and find connection. Tickets: $20, free for students. CONTACT: consonare.sing@gmail.com.

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.

12/08/2024 in Andover MA: Francis Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël; Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour Noël. Pre-concert lecture by Andrew Shryock at 2:00. CONTACT: info@newenglandclassical.org, 978-474-6090.

11/10/2024 in Cambridge MA: Works by James Macmillan, Imant Raminsh, Moses Hogan, Arvo Pärt, Kevin Siegfried, and others that reflect on the ways music has given voice to our deepest desires, dreams, hopes, and even fears. Daniel Parsley, Boston University's Director of Choral Activities, Guest Conductor. Tickets: $25, $20 senior, $10 student, $15+ virtual. CONTACT: darylbichel@aol.com, 617-312-8328.

11/09/2024 in West Roxbury MA, 11/10/2024 in Cambridge MA: Works by James Macmillan, Imant Raminsh, Moses Hogan, Arvo Pärt, Kevin Siegfried, and others that reflect on the ways music has given voice to our deepest desires, dreams, hopes, and even fears. Daniel Parsley, Boston University's Director of Choral Activities, Guest Conductor. Tickets: $25, $20 senior, $10 student, $15+ virtual. CONTACT: darylbichel@aol.com, 617-312-8328.

10/27/2024 in Peterborough NH: J.S. Bach: Motet, “Jesu Meine Freude” BWV 227; Cantata, “Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir” BWV 131; Cantata, “Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot” BWV 39. Mary Bonhag, soprano; Wee Kiat Chia, countertenor; Matthew Newhouse, tenor; Alan Cline, baritone; Colin Mann, conductor. With professional orchestra. This is Viva Bach's third annual festival. CONTACT: vivabachpbro@gmail.com, 603-513-8818.

03/09/2025 in Newton MA: Songs of knighthood, valor, and derring-do. CONTACT: highlandgleeclub@gmail.com, 508-641-9985.

12/07/2024 in Newton MA: Music for the holidays, featuring violinist Keila Wakao, 2024 Highland Glee Club Music Award Winner. CONTACT: highlandgleeclub@gmail.com, 508-641-9985.

10/26/2024 in Newton MA: German and English drinking songs: Trinklieder from Mendelssohn and Schubert, the rousing drinking song from The Student Prince, and everyone's favorite pirate song, "Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum." Junhan Choi, baritone. Beer garden reception follows the concert (one beer included with ticket). Tickets: $25. CONTACT: highlandgleeclub@gmail.com, 508-641-9985.

05/17/2025 in Hartford CT: CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.

03/08/2025 in Hartford CT: CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.

12/13/2024 in Simsbury CT, 12/15/2024 in Hartford CT: CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.