Choral Calendar

12/06/2024 in Beverly MA, 12/08/2024 in Newburyport MA, 12/15/2024 in Gloucester MA: Music by Josquin des Prez, Felix Mendelssohn, Joan Szymko, Abbie Betines and Eric Whitacre. The program reveals the beauty, resilience and humor to be found within the animal kingdom. CONTACT: Info@cantemus.org.

05/02/2025 in Boston MA: Joby Talbot: Path of Miracles. A journey in sound along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

03/30/2025 in Boston MA: Music by Amy Beach, Arthur Foote, Leonard Bernstein, Peter Child, John Harbison, Marti Epstein, and Elena Ruhr, as well as young up-and-coming composer Omar Najmi. Allison Voth, Music Director. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

03/14/2025 in Cambridge MA: Scott Perkins: A Map to the Next World (World premiere). Draws upon Indigenous American folklore and using words by seven celebrated poets, environmentalists, activists, and anthropologists—Tamiko Beyer, Rachel Carson, Harold Courlander, Joy Harjo, Rachel Morgan, Jay Parini, and Judith Wright. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

02/28/2025 in Somerville MA: An opportunity for musicians and non-musicians of all ages to come together and make music. Whether you read music or just love to sing, you're welcome to join in the fun. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take some time to mingle and share in the joy of singing together. Sophia Miller, Guest Artist. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

12/14/2024 in Cambridge MA: CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

11/17/2024 in Boston MA: A showcase for the works of esteemed Canadian and Mexican composers. John Greer: "A Prairie Boy’s Life" for four hands and quartet; songs by Greer and by John Estacio; music by Daniel Catán, Carlos Chávez, and Arturo Márquez. Allison Voth, Music Director. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

10/25/2024 in Boston MA: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610. With performances by select area high school choral programs who will have spent the day in immersive workshops, learning and perfecting several choral movements. This concert is a rare opportunity to witness the future of choral music alongside seasoned professionals. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

09/12/2024 in Northampton MA: Pioneer Valley Cappella (PVC) is a Northampton-based auditioned ensemble that has been performing unaccompanied choral music for over thirty years. Our fall concert pairs Pēteris Vasks's haunting Dona nobis pacem with songs, service music, and spirituals on the theme of peace by Aluoch & Anyango, Burleigh, Byrd, Gibbons, Gibbs, Johnson, Morely, Tallis, & Weelkes. Experienced singers are invited to join us for a rehearsal and audition on September 12. Auditions are friendly. Singers should have a short piece prepared, and be ready for simple exercises to determine voice part. CONTACT: pioneervalleycappella@gmail.com.

12/07/2024 in Belmont MA: The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus, Stephanie Beatrice, Music Director. Benjamin Britten: "A Ceremony of Carols" (SSA); Dan Forrest: "The Work of Christmas"; John Gardner: "Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day"; Mack Wilberg: "Dong, Dong, Merrily On High"; Henry Percell: "Soul of the World"; Mark Sirett: "Thou Shalt Know Him"; Sarah Quartel: "Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind"; Austin Schend: "The Great Clear Twilight"; William Walton: "What Cheer"; Terre Johnson: "Of the Father’s Love Begotten". CONTACT: chorale@psarlington.org, 617-240-1240.

04/12/2025 in Newton MA: Music by Mattia Maurée, Ursula Kwong-Brown, Linda Chase, and others, about the better angels of our nature and how we can manifest a kinder world together. The proceeds from this program will be split with a local Boston charity. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

02/15/2025 in Newton MA, 02/16/2025 in Boston MA: Music by Evelin Seppar, Modesta Bor, Rafaella Aleotti, Hildegard von Bingen, and others. A concert centering the voices of women and gender non-binary composers in this program on the topic of love in all its forms. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

11/17/2024 in Boston MA: Music by Anna Clyne, Alma Mahler and others; Francis Poulenc: Soir de Neige.. Music to reflect on light and darkness - physical and emotional - and the challenges that we all face during this cold and lonely time. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

11/16/2024 in Newton MA, 11/17/2024 in Boston MA: Music by Anna Clyne, Alma Mahler and others; Francis Poulenc: Soir de Neige.. Music to reflect on light and darkness - physical and emotional - and the challenges that we all face during this cold and lonely time. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

09/22/2024 in Boston MA: Music by Clara Faisst, Alma Mahler, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Clara Schumann, and Julia Schwartz, with music that transports the listener to a world that blurs the line between dreams and reality. In this magic world, mermaids lure innocent people to their deaths, people are haunted by the ghosts of their dead lovers, the wind carries countless messages, and the most interesting things happen at night. Lois Shapiro, piano. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

09/21/2024 in Newton MA, 09/22/2024 in Boston MA: Music by Clara Faisst, Alma Mahler, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Clara Schumann, and Julia Schwartz, with music that transports the listener to a world that blurs the line between dreams and reality. In this magic world, mermaids lure innocent people to their deaths, people are haunted by the ghosts of their dead lovers, the wind carries countless messages, and the most interesting things happen at night. Lois Shapiro, piano. CONTACT: manager@clausura.org, 617-993-0013.

05/17/2025 in Cambridge MA: Tracy Wong: Antata (Between); Sarah Quartel: “I Will Be With You”; Caroline Shaw: “To Thy Hands”; and other works by predominantly women composers that celebrate strength, resilience, and grace through the powerful metaphor of human hands. CONTACT: info@bostonchoral.org.

03/08/2025 in Newton MA: Alberto Grau: Kasar mie la gahie; Joe Twist: “How Shall We Sing In A Strange Land?” that underscore our global and timeless relationship with the Earth. CONTACT: info@bostonchoral.org.

12/07/2024 in Boston MA: Part Uusberg: Valgusele (For light); Ola Gjelio: “Northern Light”; Eric Barnum: “Sweeter Still”; and other Nordic-inspired works. With traditional holiday carols as well. CONTACT: info@bostonchoral.org.

05/17/2025 in Brookline MA: Reena Esmail: Tipping Point for chorus and tabla; works of Texu Kim, Kenneth Tay and others celebrating the rich and varied traditions of Asian and Asian-American choral music. CONTACT: info@bostoncecilia.org, 617-232-4540.