Choral Calendar

12/15/2024 in Providence RI: G.F. Handel: Messiah. Eleonore Cockerham, soprano; Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano; Thomas Cooley, tenor; Douglas Williams, baritone; Christine Noel, conductor. CONTACT: boxoffice@riphil.org, 401-248-7000.

11/09/2024 in Warren RI, 11/10/2024 in Providence RI: Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms; Benjamin Britten: Ceremony of Carols; Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna. CONTACT: executive@providencesingers.org, 401-751-5700.

12/13/2024 in Exeter NH, 12/15/2024 in Durham NH, 12/18/2024 in Portsmouth NH: Unaccompanied choral music for the holidays, including settings by Sweelinck, Palestrina, Nanino, and LaCour of the Christmas text Hodie Christus natus est; Anton Bruckner: Christus factus est; Virga Jesse; Morten Lauridsen: O nata lux; Healey Willan: “The Three Kings”; Benjamin Britten (arr.): “The Holly and the Ivy”; Matthew Cullton: “Gabriel’s Message”; John Rutter (arr.): “Deck the Hall” for women’s voices. Tickets: $18. CONTACT: info@amarecantare.org, 603-365-6727.

12/14/2024 in Damariscotta ME, 12/15/2024 in Damariscotta ME: From classical choral music to popular holiday standards. With organist Sean Fleming, a full orchestra, bell choir, and an audience holiday sing-along. CONTACT: info@tapestrysingersmaine.org, 207-607-9269.

12/14/2024 in Portland ME, 12/15/2024 in Falmouth ME: CONTACT: contact@stmaryschola.org.

05/18/2025 in Portland ME: CONTACT: vocesrenacentistasme@gmail.com, 207-766-0059.

12/14/2024 in Portland ME, 12/15/2024 in Portland ME: CONTACT: vocesrenacentistasme@gmail.com, 207-766-0059.

05/26/2025 in Thomaston ME: Antonin Dvorák: Requiem. Erin Chenard, soprano; Jazmin DeRice, contralto; David Myers-Wakeman, tenor; John David Adams, bass. With Mozart Mentors Orchestra. Tickets: $25, free for students 18 and younger, but ticket required. CONTACT: downeastsingers@gmail.com, 207-619-0413.

12/06/2024 in Thomaston ME, 12/08/2024 in Rockport ME: Gustav Holst: On this Day Earth Shall Ring; Sergei Rachmaninoff: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (excerpts); Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols. With Halcyon String Quartet. Tickets: $25, free for students 18 and younger, but ticket required. CONTACT: downeastsingers@gmail.com, 207-619-0413.

09/21/2024 in Brewster MA: A lecture by Michael Anderson, PhD, founder of the ENCORE Chorus, which serves people living with early- to middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners. The chorus is modeled on the Giving Voice Initiative, which fosters independent choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their care partners. In Person & Livestreamed CONTACT: info@artsempoweringlife.org, 508-255-3999.

12/20/2024 in Ellsworth ME, 12/21/2024 in Ellsworth ME: Elaine Hagenberg: Illuminare. Bronwyn Kortge, conductor. Tickets: $20 adult, free for students. CONTACT: bagaducechorale@gmail.com, 207-667-3555.

06/08/2025 in New Haven CT: Elaine Hagenberg: Illuminare (excerpts, Carolina Flores, conductor); Jake Runestad: Wild Forces; Flower into Kindness (Blake Hansen, conductor); Jake Runestad: Proud Music of the Storm; Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms (Ed Bolkovac, conductor; Benjamin Rauch, countertenor); Nathan Scalise: new work (premiere). CONTACT: business@newhavenchorale.org, 203-776-7664.

09/22/2024 in New Haven CT: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Courtney Bryan: Gathering Song (libretto by Tazewell Thompson). Lisa Williamson, soprano; Annie Rosen, alto; Chad Kranak, tenor; Eric Greene, baritone; Perry So, conductor. With Heritage Chorale of New Haven and Yale Glee Club. CONTACT: Administration@NewHavenSymphony.org, 203-865-0831.

02/09/2025 in New Haven CT: Nathaniel Dett: The Ordering of Moses; Fela Sowande: "Go Down Moses"; Florence Price: Finale from Sonata No. 1; Carl Haywood: "We Shall Overcome". Albert Lee, tenor; Kenneth Overton, baritone; Nathaniel Gumbs, organ; Perry So, conductor. With the Heritage Chorale of New Haven. CONTACT: Administration@NewHavenSymphony.org, 203-865-0831.

12/08/2024 in East Haven CT: Ola Gjeilo: A Spotless Rose; The Ground (Pleni sunt caeli); Elaine Hagenberg: The Wexford Carol; Christopher Theofanidis: November Song; Kim Arnesen: Flight Song; Adam Paltrowitz: Peace Flows into Me; Rosephanye Powell: I Dream a World; Noah Stein: Yo Lisa Goy; and choruses by Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. With orchestra, and the Gospel choir "New Praise". Audience sing-along as well. CONTACT: business@newhavenchorale.org, 203-776-7664.

10/26/2024 in New Haven CT: The choristers will be wearing their Halloween costumes and children of all ages are encouraged to come in costume as well. This concert will include rounds to be sung with the choir, madrigals, several engaging classical pieces including Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, a spiritual arrangement, and a gospel piece performed by the gospel choir "New Praise". There will also be an opportunity for the children to come up and conduct the Chorale! This will be a fun and educational concert tailored for you, your children, and grandchildren. CONTACT: business@newhavenchorale.org, 203-776-7664.

06/01/2025 in Fairfield CT: Maurice Duruflé: Requiem; other works for chorus and organ. Heather Petrie, alto; Christopher Grundy, baritone. CONTACT: info@fairfieldcountychorale.org, 203-254-1333.

03/29/2025 in Norwalk CT: Featuring Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichewsky. CONTACT: info@fairfieldcountychorale.org, 203-254-1333.

12/15/2024 in Norwalk CT: Zoltán Kodály: Veni, Veni, Emmanuel; Benjamin Britten: Te Deum in C major; William Matthias: Sir Christemas; R.R. Terry: Myn Liking; Gustav Holst: Lullay my liking, Op 34; Christmas Day; J.DS. Bach: Magnificat. Samarie Alicea, soprano; Claire Coven, mezzo soprano; David Freides, tenor; Gustavo Feullien, baritone. With orchestra. CONTACT: info@fairfieldcountychorale.org, 203-254-1333.

10/26/2024 in Danbury CT: Charles Ives: “I Come to Thee”; Randall Thompson: Frostiana,; Emma Lou Diemer: Three Madrigals; Florence Price: “Praise the Lord”; “Resignation”; Ola Gjeilo: Ubi Caritas; Morten Lauridsen: “Sure on this Shining Night”; “Dirait-on!” Free admission (donations welcome). CONTACT: dmc@danburymusiccentre.org, 203-748-1716.