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04/06/2025 in Rockport MA: Annual concert of the BCC Concert Choir. CONTACT: info@bostonchildrenschorus.org, 617-778-2242.

03/29/2025 in Cambridge MA: Training and Intermediate Choirs. From the courageous activism of Malala Yousafzai, to the impassioned climate advocacy of Greta Thunberg, and the inspiring literacy activism of Marley Dias, these stories serve as beacons of hope and inspiration. CONTACT: info@bostonchildrenschorus.org, 617-778-2242.

03/27/2025 in Cambridge MA: Rollo Dilworth: Weather: Stand the Storm (Massachusetts premiere). Premier Choir, Concert Choir, and Recital Choir. The performance will invite audiences to consider the journey we have made as a global community across the last few years and to ponder what it takes to move forward in greater harmony and resilience. CONTACT: info@bostonchildrenschorus.org, 617-778-2242.

04/26/2025 in Milford MA: Carl Orff: Carmina Burana. CONTACT: boxoffice@claflinhill.org, 508-478-5924.

04/05/2025 in Portsmouth NH, 04/06/2025 in Exeter NH: Carl Orf: Carmina Burana. Maggie Finnegan, soprano; Neal Ferreira, tenor; Will Prapestis, baritone. With Safe Haven Ballet. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. CONTACT: info@ppmnh.org, 603-436-8154.

05/03/2025 in Cambridge MA: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Dona nobis pacem; Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Domine; Pēteris Vasks: Dona nobis pacem. Dana Lynne Varga, soprano; Paul Max Tipton, bass-baritone. With orchestra. CONTACT: info@jamesonsingers.org.

03/29/2025 in Hebron CT: Works by Caroline Shaw, Florence Price, Eric Whitacre, Ethel Smyth, Heinrich Schütz, the Beatles, and more. With Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet. The concert is a moving experience that includes the beauty of dance; it explores the stories, lore, and experiences of the veil between the world of the living and dead to allow space to process loss, feel comfort, and find connection. Tickets: $20, free for students. CONTACT: consonare.sing@gmail.com.

03/23/2025 in Willimantic CT: Music composed by Giovanni B. Pergolesi, Barbara Strozzi, Diana Saez, Joanne Metcalf, Bob Dylan, and more. With Choir Matrix and Consonare Youth Choirs. Draw parallels in your own stories with the stories of others while enjoying the beautiful voices from our community. Suggested donation: $10; free for students and children; no one is ever turned away. CONTACT: consonare.sing@gmail.com.

03/30/2025 in Providence RI: Works by William Byrd, J.S. Bach, and Hildegard von Bingen, paired with those of Elaine Hagenberg, Dale Trumbore, and Caroline Shaw; with a world premiere by David Ibbett. The concert aims to highlight how essential voices from the past are still speaking to us today, and how today’s composers are adding their voices to that tradition. CONTACT: info@ricco.org, 401-521-5670.

04/05/2025 in Randolph VT: Amanda Forsythe, soprano. In English, with orchestra on period instruments. CONTACT: baroqueuv@gmail.com, 203-240-1164.

04/27/2025 in Lowell MA: Kyle Pederson: A Vision Unfolding, a new extended work on a theme of social justice. With spoken word artist, solo trumpet, solo violin, and solo snare drum. Also on the program are UML's Chamber Singers, University Choir, and the Alumni Chorus. CONTACT: owenkelly@alliesinmusicedu.org.

03/17/2025 in Shrewsbury MA: Vocalists (18+) are welcome to join this Open Rehearsal to experience a regular session and learn more about the group. Come early so that you can meet section leaders and borrow music for the rehearsal. The May concert features works by Ola Gjeilo, Elaine Hagenberg, Christopher Tin and Jake Runestad. Following the rehearsal, interested singers may schedule an audition to join the group. Further details are on the AVM website or the Choral Arts New England auditions page. CONTACT: manager@avmsingers.org, 314-495-2258.

04/05/2025 in West Roxbury MA: James Eakin III: "Stargazing" (set to Ancient Greek and Native American texts); Ola Gjeilo: "Dark Night of the Soul"; "Luminous Night of the Soul"; Elaine Hagenberg: "Deep Peace"; "As the Rain Hides the Stars"; "Measure Me, Sky"; "You Do Not Walk Alone!" With string orchestra and piano. Tickets: $35, $30 seniors, $20 students $20, $5 children age 5-12 CONTACT: info@dedhamchoral.org, 781-326-1520.

03/08/2025 in Cambridge MA: Dale Trumbore: How to Go On (texts by Barbara Crooker, Laura Foley, and Amy Fleury); Claudio Monteverdi: Lamento della Ninfa; Johannes Brahms: Schicksalslied. Trumbore's work is a modern day secular requiem, an exploration of love and grief. Elizabeth Eschen Cacciola, guest conductor. CONTACT: info@musicasacra.org, 617-349-3400.

03/22/2025 in Portland ME, 03/23/2025 in Portland ME: Travis M. Ramsey: Fire! (premiere, based on Portland’s Great Fire of 1866); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Credomesse (Mass in C major, K. 257). (Concert poster is George Frederick Morse’s “Painting of Great Fire, Portland, 1866”. Used with permission; Collections of Maine Historical Society, MaineMemory.net, item 42791.) CONTACT: info@choralart.org, 207-828-0043.

03/09/2025 in Newton MA: Songs of knighthood, valor, and derring-do by Grieg, Sibelius, Elgar, Romberg, and more! Jessica Toupin, soprano; Jonathan Reddix, piano. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door. CONTACT: highlandgleeclub@gmail.com, 508-641-9985.

03/15/2025 in Cambridge MA: Dan Forrest: "Requiem for the Living"; with works by Wood, Elgar, Reger, Boulanger, Hagenberg and Cho, all focusing on the theme of light as a symbol of hope, both a cappella and accompanied by piano or instrumental ensemble. Katherine Chan, Guest Conductor. CONTACT: info@spectrumsingers.org, 617-492-8902.

03/30/2025 in Burlington VT: Music written for the season of Lent by Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Johann Christoph Bach. Performed by vocal soloists and instrumentalists of L'Harmonie des saisons and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, directed by Eric Milnes. CONTACT: bridgetz@gmail.com, 802-238-5434.

02/28/2025 in Somerville MA: A unique experience of music, food, and community, where musicians and non-musicians of all ages to come together and make music. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take some time to mingle and share in the joy of singing together. Selections include "Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis; "We Shall Not Be Moved" (Spiritual); "Across the Universe" by John Lennon & Paul McCartney; "For Good" by Stephen Schwartz; many more. Sophia Miller, Guest Artist. Admission is $25. CONTACT: mrush@cantatasingers.org, 617-868-5885.

03/23/2025 in New Britain CT: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, featuring Farmington Valley Chorale singing the "Ode To Joy" chorus. CONTACT: newbritainsymphony@gmail.com, 860-826-6344.