Choral Calendar

05/19/2024 in Lenox MA: To celebrate its 20th anniversary season under the direction of Andrea Goodman, the singers themselves have chosen their favorite repertoire from over 100 programs they have sung. William Byrd: Sing Joyfully; Dmitri Bortniansky: Concerto 32; Johannes Brahms: O Heiland Reiss; Ildebrando Pizzetti: Ululate; George Gershwin: Highlights from Porgy & Bess; Charles Ives: Psalm 90; David del Tredici: "Acrostic Song" from Final Alice; Morten Lauridsen: "Three Madrigali" from Fire Songs on Italian Renaissance Poems; Zachary Wadsworth: Beyond the Years for chorus and organ. Tickets: $35, $25 students with ID and seniors 65 and older. CONTACT: satbchoir@yahoo.com, 518-791-0185.

06/01/2024 in Newton MA, 06/02/2024 in Newton MA: Voices Rising was born in February 2004, in a living room full of singers who wanted to make music and build community together. Now, two decades later, our living room days are over—almost 300 singers have performed with us over the years, and our total repertoire exceeds 500 songs. Please join us as we mark this milestone anniversary with song and celebrate our ever-expanding community. Concert volunteers are welcome! COVID safety guidelines: Masks are not required for attendees, unless Greater Boston average waste water numbers exceed 500 copies/mL. Because vaccination is a safe and effective way for individuals to protect themselves, we strongly encourage (but do not require) it for attendees. CONTACT: info@voicesrising.org, 617-396-7086.

05/19/2024 in Willimantic CT: Elaine Hagenburg: Illuminare; Carl Orff: Carmina Burana (excerpts). With the Willimantic Orchestra. Join us for an afternoon filled with music of light, fate, and fortune. Suggested donation: $15 (however, no one is turned away). CONTACT: consonare.sing@gmail.com.

05/18/2024 in Hartford CT, 05/19/2024 in Fairfield CT: Voce welcomes world-renowned composer and pianist Dan Forrest as Composer-in-Residence for its final experience of the 2023-2024 season. With the Fairfield County Children’s Choir, Dimensional Dance, Kelet String Quartet, and classical guitarist Emilio Garcia. Tickets: $50 premium, $30 general, $10 student, or pay as you like. CONTACT: info@voceinc.org.

06/01/2024 in Norwalk CT: Music written by female composers, including Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Sarah Bareilles, and Elaine Hagenberg. The seventy-member mixed chorus is led by Conductor and Artistic Director, Brian Muller. Pianist Will Duchon will accompany all choral arrangements along with several other musicians. CONTACT: norwalkcc3@gmail.com, 203-451-6742.

05/11/2024 in Keene NH: Spring concert featuring Cecilia Ensemble, Elm City Singers, and Choristers. Esther Rhoades, director. Tickets: $20, $5 for children age 5 and older, free for children under 5. CONTACT: grandmonadnockyouthchoirs@gmail.com, 603-499-3505.

05/10/2024 in Dublin NH, 05/11/2024 in Keene NH: Spring concert featuring Cecilia Ensemble, Elm City Singers, and Choristers. Esther Rhoades, director. Tickets: $20, $5 for children age 5 and older, free for children under 5. CONTACT: grandmonadnockyouthchoirs@gmail.com, 603-499-3505.

05/10/2024 in Cambridge MA: David Lang: The National Anthems; Reena Esmail: When the Violin; F.J. Haydn: Missa in Angustiis (Nelson Mass) Hob. XXII/11. Deborah Selig, soprano; Christina English, mezzo-soprano; Gregory Zavracky, tenor; David McFerrin, baritone; Caron Daley, conductor. With orchestra. CONTACT: info@bbcboston.org, 617-648-3885.

05/10/2024 in Amherst MA: Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45. Paige Graham, soprano; John Salvi, bass; Alan C. Murchie and Larry Schipull, piano; Kai Glashausser, timpani; Arianne Abela, director. This piece has a special place in our hearts – an ad hoc chorus performed it in 2011 with conductor Tony Thornton, as a Red Cross benefit in the wake of a devastating snowstorm, helping to lead to the formation of Illuminati. CONTACT: illuminechoir@gmail.com.

05/04/2024 in Boston MA: Hector Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette. Andris Nelsons, conductor; J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano; Nicholas Phan, tenor; John Relyea, bass-baritone. CONTACT: tfc@bso.org, 617-638-9311.

05/03/2024 in Boston MA, 05/04/2024 in Boston MA: Hector Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette. Andris Nelsons, conductor; J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano; Nicholas Phan, tenor; John Relyea, bass-baritone. CONTACT: tfc@bso.org, 617-638-9311.

05/19/2024 in Torrington CT: A choral celebration of Patriotic and Americana favorites to commemorate our 40th Anniversary Year! It includes guest instrumentalists and a presentation of our annual CYC Scholarship. Donations of non-perishable food items will be taken to support the Friendly Hands Food Bank. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors & students, $5 children 12 and under. CONTACT: connecticutyankeechorale@gmail.com, 860-482-5743.

06/22/2024 in Westerly RI: A free event including classical masterworks as well as popular music for chorus and full orchestra. The pre-show, beginning at 6:15 pm, showcases featured community performers. CONTACT: jodie@chorusofwesterly.org, 401-596-8663.

06/22/2024 in Keene NH: Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien; J.S. Bach: Fürchte dich nicht; Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium. Suggested Donation $25, Pay-what-you-can. CONTACT: thezenithensemble@gmail.com, 603-465-8602.

06/19/2024 in Peterborough NH: An intimate evening of vocal music co-directed by Moira Smiley. Suggested donation $25, Pay-what-you-can. CONTACT: thezenithensemble@gmail.com, 603-465-8602.

06/09/2024 in Fairleigh VT: A day of fun activities, workshops and performances suitable for the whole family, including a special Mummer's Play workshop, crafting, Morris Dance performances, a Community Dance, Pub Sing, Picnic, Community Potluck and more. CONTACT: info@RevelsNorth.org, 603-558-7894.

05/08/2024 in Hanover NH: Arthur Honegger: Le Roi David. With the Dartmouth Glee Club. Tickets: $20. CONTACT: handel.society@dartmouth.edu, 603-646-2422.

05/27/2024 in Thomaston ME: Josef Haydn: Mass in a Time of Anxiety, also known as the Lord Nelson Mass or Mass in D minor. Erin Chenard, soprano; Jazmin DeRice, contralto; David Myers-Wakeman, tenor; John David Adams, bass. With Mozart Mentors Orchestra. Tickets: $25, students 18 and younger pay what you wish. Light reception to follow - all are welcome. CONTACT: downeastsingers@gmail.com, 207-619-0413.

05/11/2024 in Bangor ME: Choral works by Thomas Weelkes, Wolfgang Mozart, Gustav Holst, Antgon Bruckner, and Harry T. Burleigh; "As the Ship Went Down" by Woodpigeon, "Set Me As a Seal" by René Clausen, "Fly", by Arian Norman, and a beautiful arrangement of "Like A River in My Soul". With the Orono High School Concert Choir. Suggested donation: $10. CONTACT: 207-992-7870.

06/01/2024 in Framingham MA, 06/02/2024 in Framingham MA: CONTACT: voicesofmetrowest@gmail.com.