May 29, 2023 (Monday)

3:00 PM. Skylark Vocal Ensemble [MA]: Clear Voices in the Dark. Francis Poulenc: Figure Humaine. Interspersed between Poulenc’s settings, Skylark offers musical images from the American Civil War era, both familisr and mostly forgotten. For more information, call 918-688-2236 or email info@skylarkensemble.org. Lawrence School, 113 Lakeview Avenue, Falmouth MA 02540 (View flier) ⓘ

June 1, 2023 (Thursday)

7:30 PM. Handel and Haydn Society [MA]: Crossing the Deep. Spirituals; Handel: Selections from Chandos Anthems. A dramatic—and revelatory—journey exploring the shared wealth of Old and New World music. Anthony Trecek-King, conductor and co-creator; Reginald Mobley, countertenor and co-creator; Regie Gibson, narrator. For more information, call 617-262-1815 or email info@handelandhaydn.org. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston MA 02125 (View flier) ⓘ

June 3, 2023 (Saturday)

3:00 PM. Boston City Singers [MA]: Singing All Together - A Concert for Families and the Community. Featuring Boston City Singers' Boston and Jamaica Plain programs. Tickets not required; goodwill donations accepted at the door. For more information, call 617-825-0674 or email jmoney@bostoncitysingers.org. Brooke Charter School, 150 American Legion Highway, Mattapan MA 02124 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Brattleboro Women's Chorus [VT]: Sweet Are the Days. An eclectic program of soulful songs, including compositions by Floridian singer/songwriter Velma Frye and former Brattleboro resident Susan Kisslinger; the Estonian “Mis on inimene?” (“What is human?”); John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “In My Life;" Karen Hesse and Becky Graber's “Granny and Bean”; andthe opening of “Let Time Be Your Friend" by Diane White-Clayton, composed as part of the Black Lives Matter Commissioning Project. With Cathy Martin, piano. Bring your own chairs and blankets! In the event of rain, Sunday’s concert will be held at the Brattleboro Music Center. Live stream is also available. Tickets on a sliding scale of $15-$25. For more information, call 802-254-8994 or email info@brattleborowomenschorus.org. Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro VT 05301 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Cantabile Women's Chorus [VT]: We Sing Her Song. Choral literature based on texts about historical, biblical, and ordinary women, women's lives, and women's experiences. Composers include Brahms, Legrenzi, Gwyneth Walker, Randal Thompson, David N. Childs, Alice Parker, Stephen Hatfield, Joan Szymko, and Rosephanye Powell. Texts include historical hymns and anthems from the Suffrage Movement and the words of Sojourner Truth from her speech at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention, 1851. Adults $15, Seniors $10, Students 13 and over $5, Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. For more information, email info@cantabilewomen.org. Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St, Norwich VT 05055

4:00 PM. Cantata Singers [MA]: Voices, Shared. Bach: Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196; Roark: Range of Light; Where Endless Ages Roll; premieres of Classroom Cantatas compositions; additional repertoire to be announced. Cantata Singers will join students from the Classroom Cantatas program to present their brand-new compositions, orchestrated and sung by the full ensemble. For more information, call 617-868-5885 or email mrush@cantatasingers.org. First Parish Dorchester, 10 Parish Street, Dorchester MA 02122 (View flier) ⓘ

7:00 PM. Boston Choral Ensemble [MA]: This Is How We Love. Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach: “This Is How You Love”; Lansing McLoskey: “You Have a Name and a Place” (New England premiere); with additional works by Saunder Choi, Edward Elgar, and others. For more information, email info@bostonchoral.org. First Church In Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138 (View flier) ⓘ

7:00 PM. Skylark Vocal Ensemble [MA]: Clear Voices in the Dark. Francis Poulenc: Figure Humaine. Interspersed between Poulenc’s settings, Skylark offers musical images from the American Civil War era, both familisr and mostly forgotten. For more information, call 918-688-2236 or email info@skylarkensemble.org. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 166 High Street, Newburyport MA 01950 (View flier) ⓘ

7:00 PM. Voices Boston [MA]: Brundibar. Hans Krása: Brundibar; Tony Kushner: But the Giraffe; Quinn Gutman: "From Moshe" (Jessica Bloch, soprano). Allison Talis, director; Dan Ryan, conductor. For more information, call 857-366-0034 or email kdimaria@voicesboston.org. The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd, Boston MA 02114 (View flier) ⓘ

7:30 PM. Coolidge Corner Community Chorus [MA]: Canciones de Medicina (Healing with Music). J.S. Bach: Cantata No. 4, "Christ lag in Todesbanden"; works by Lauridsen, Mendelssohn and Brahms. For more information, call 617-905-2268 or email crispin@cccchorus.org. All Saints Church, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02445 (View flier) ⓘ

7:30 PM. Polymnia Choral Society [MA]: Rocket Man - A Tribute to the Music of Elton John. For more information, call 781-662-9381. Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street, Melrose MA 02176 (View flier) ⓘ

June 4, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Handel and Haydn Society [MA]: Crossing the Deep. Spirituals; Handel: Selections from Chandos Anthems. A dramatic—and revelatory—journey exploring the shared wealth of Old and New World music. Anthony Trecek-King, conductor and co-creator; Reginald Mobley, countertenor and co-creator; Regie Gibson, narrator. For more information, call 617-262-1815 or email info@handelandhaydn.org. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston MA 02125 (View flier) ⓘ

3:00 PM. Skylark Vocal Ensemble [MA]: Clear Voices in the Dark. Francis Poulenc: Figure Humaine. Interspersed between Poulenc’s settings, Skylark offers musical images from the American Civil War era, both familisr and mostly forgotten. For more information, call 918-688-2236 or email info@skylarkensemble.org. Church Of The Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill MA 02467 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Brattleboro Women's Chorus [VT]: Sweet Are the Days. An eclectic program of soulful songs, including compositions by Floridian singer/songwriter Velma Frye and former Brattleboro resident Susan Kisslinger; the Estonian “Mis on inimene?” (“What is human?”); John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “In My Life;" Karen Hesse and Becky Graber's “Granny and Bean”; andthe opening of “Let Time Be Your Friend" by Diane White-Clayton, composed as part of the Black Lives Matter Commissioning Project. With Cathy Martin, piano. Bring your own chairs and blankets! In the event of rain, Sunday’s concert will be held at the Brattleboro Music Center. Live stream is also available. Tickets on a sliding scale of $15-$25. For more information, call 802-254-8994 or email info@brattleborowomenschorus.org. Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro VT 05301 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Cambridge Children's Chorus [MA]: Singing All Together - A Concert for Families and the Community. Donations accepted at the door ($10 individual/$20 families) supporting the scholarship fund. For more information, call 617-825-0674 or email jmoney@bostoncitysingers.org. St. James Episcopal Church, 1991 Massachusetts Ave, North Cambridge MA 02140 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Cantabile Women's Chorus [NH]: We Sing Her Song. Choral literature based on texts about historical, biblical, and ordinary women, women's lives, and women's experiences. Composers include Brahms, Legrenzi, Gwyneth Walker, Randal Thompson, David N. Childs, Alice Parker, Stephen Hatfield, Joan Szymko, and Rosephanye Powell. Texts include historical hymns and anthems from the Suffrage Movement and the words of Sojourner Truth from her speech at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention, 1851. Adults $15, Seniors $10, Students 13 and over $5, Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. For more information, email info@cantabilewomen.org. First Congregational Church, 10 S Park St, Lebanon NH 03766

7:00 PM. Shir Joy [MA]: Spring Concert. For more information, call 508-366-7175 or email shirjoyMA@gmail.com. Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St, Westborough MA 01581 ⓘ

7:00 PM. Voices Boston [MA]: Brundibar. Hans Krása: Brundibar; Tony Kushner: But the Giraffe; Quinn Gutman: "From Moshe" (Jessica Bloch, soprano). Allison Talis, director; Dan Ryan, conductor. For more information, call 857-366-0034 or email kdimaria@voicesboston.org. The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd, Boston MA 02114 (View flier) ⓘ

June 6, 2023 (Tuesday)

7:00 PM. Exsultet! [MA]: An Evening of Roses. Songs ranging from the 1920s to current Broadway hits that tell the story of a woman looking for love (sometimes in the wrong places). Music of romance 🌹 will fill the air. General admission: $20; students and seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free (not suitable for children under age 5). For more information, email r2@exsultet.us. 725 Washington Street, Holliston MA 01746 (View flier)

7:00 PM. Pioneer valley Symphony [MA]: Summer Sing: Mozart Requiem with Tianhui Ng. The PVS' Summer Sings are open, community events. Each Sing is led by a different conductor, who will share comments, work on tricky sections, and then conduct a sing-and-play-through. Singers of all experience levels are welcome. Bring your own score or borrow a copy t the door. Instrumentalists are invited to join a pick-up chamber orchestra, accompanied by pianist Larry Picard. Entry is by donation ($15 suggested). For more information, call 413-773-3664 or email admin@pvso.org. Most Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, 120 Russell Street, Greenfield MA 01301 (View flier)

June 7, 2023 (Wednesday)

2:00 PM. Exsultet! [MA]: An Evening of Roses. Songs ranging from the 1920s to current Broadway hits that tell the story of a woman looking for love (sometimes in the wrong places). Music of romance 🌹 will fill the air. General admission: $20; students and seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free (not suitable for children under age 5). For more information, email r2@exsultet.us. Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham MA 02026 (View flier)

June 8, 2023 (Thursday)

7:30 PM. Zamir Chorale [MA]: Viva L’Italia. Celebrating four centuries of music by Italian Jews and the quatercentenary of the publication of Salamone Rossi’s “Ha-Shirim Asher Lishlomo”. Includes Italian Jewish music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including works by composers Giuseppe Vita Clava, Amadio Di Segni, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Accompanied by period instruments. For more information, call 617-244-6333 or email manager@zamir.org. Temple Emmanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton MA 02459 (View flier)

June 9, 2023 (Friday)

7:30 PM. Arlington-Belmont Chorale [MA]: Strawberry Festival and Pops! Concert: “the Great American Songbook”. Strawberries and Ice Cream from 6:00 PM, Pops Concert at 7:30 PM. For more information, call 617-240-1240 or email chorale@psarlington.org. Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA 02476 ⓘ

June 10, 2023 (Saturday)

3:00 PM. Keene Chorale / Concord Chorale [NH]: Dvorak Stabat Mater. Antonín Dvořák: Stabat Mater. With the New England Repertory Orchestra. For more information, email keenechoralesingers@gmail.com. Redfern Arts Center, 90 Wyman Way, Keene NH 03431 ⓘⓘ

3:00 PM. Voices Boston [MA]: Brundibar and "The Gray Bird". Hans Krása: Brundibar; Tony Kushner: But the Giraffe; Emily Vincent/Laura Nevitt: The Gray Bird (matinee performances). Allison Talis, director; Dan Ryan, conductor. For more information, call 857-366-0034 or email kdimaria@voicesboston.org. Brimmer & May School, 69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill MA 02467 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Pilgrim Festival Singers (a select ensemble of Pilgrim Festival Chorus) [MA]: American Voices - Summer Concert Series. The American experience has always been unique for each person. This summer program features music with three major themes: remembering, struggling, and having fun. The music showcases folk songs, spirituals, shape-note hymns, and songs from two American musicals, Ragtime and Guys and Dolls. For more information, call 617-407-4414 or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. First Trinitarian Congregational Church, 381 Country Way, Scituate MA 02066 (View flier)

7:00 PM. Nashua Choral Society [NH]: A Night on Broadway. For more information, call 603-998-0443 or email info@nashuachoralsociety.org. Judd Gregg Auditorium, 505 Amherst Street, Nashua NH 03063 (View flier) ⓘ

7:00 PM. Voices Boston [MA]: Brundibar and "The Gray Bird". Hans Krása: Brundibar; Tony Kushner: But the Giraffe; Emily Vincent/Laura Nevitt: The Gray Bird (matinee performances). Allison Talis, director; Dan Ryan, conductor. For more information, call 857-366-0034 or email kdimaria@voicesboston.org. Brimmer & May School, 69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill MA 02467 (View flier) ⓘ

7:00 PM. Voices of Concinnity [CT]: Mirrored. Music of unheard composers from history together with the music of their contemporaries. For more information, email consonare.sing@gmail.com. TBD, Hartford CT 06105 (View flier) ⓘ

June 11, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Keene Chorale / Concord Chorale [NH]: Dvorak Stabat Mater. Antonín Dvořák: Stabat Mater. With the New England Repertory Orchestra. For more information, email keenechoralesingers@gmail.com. Bow High School Auditorium, 55 Falcon Way, Bow NH 03304 ⓘⓘ

3:00 PM. Voices Boston [MA]: Brundibar and "The Gray Bird". Hans Krása: Brundibar; Tony Kushner: But the Giraffe; Emily Vincent/Laura Nevitt: The Gray Bird (matinee performances). Allison Talis, director; Dan Ryan, conductor. For more information, call 857-366-0034 or email kdimaria@voicesboston.org. Brimmer & May School, 69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill MA 02467 (View flier) ⓘ

4:00 PM. Manchester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale [CT]: Pops Concert – Jazz Favorites. Bob Chilcott: Nidaros Jazz Mass; Ira and George Gershwin, arr. Tenna Chinn.: Embraceable You; arr. Jay Althouse: Jazz Trio by Cole Porter; arr. Kirby Shaw: And All That Jazz; MacHuff: A Gershwin Portrait, Lennon/McCartney: I Will; Joseph Kosma: Autumn Leaves.; Duke Ellington: It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing; Billy Strayhorn: Take The “A” Train; Ellington Medley; Marty Gold: “Tico Tico”; George Gershwin: An American in Paris. For more information, call 860-559-2967 or email info@msoc.org. Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike E, Manchester CT 06040 ⓘ

4:00 PM. Pilgrim Festival Singers (a select ensemble of Pilgrim Festival Chorus) [MA]: American Voices - Summer Concert Series. The American experience has always been unique for each person. This summer program features music with three major themes: remembering, struggling, and having fun. The music showcases folk songs, spirituals, shape-note hymns, and songs from two American musicals, Ragtime and Guys and Dolls. For more information, call 617-407-4414 or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. First Congregational Church, 254 Main Street, Plympton MA 02367 (View flier)

7:00 PM. Voices of Concinnity [CT]: Mirrored. Music of unheard composers from history together with the music of their contemporaries. For more information, email consonare.sing@gmail.com. TBD, Hartford CT 06105 (View flier) ⓘ

June 16, 2023 (Friday)

8:00 PM. Boston Gay Men's Chorus [MA]: Whitney & Friends. Whitney Houston’s music changed the world. Celebrate Pride with her iconic music along with songs from friends like Maria Carey, Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keyes. For more information, call 617-542-7464 or email info@bgmc.org. NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston MA 02115 ⓘ

June 17, 2023 (Saturday)

TBD. Andover Choral Society [MA]: Diverse Voices. Joel Thompson: The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed. Erica Washburn, director. Part of a community-focused event with multiple forms of artistic expression, including vocal and instrumental music, dance, painting, poetry and spoken word, intended to bring together people representing the diversity of ethnicities, languages, and cultures in Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and the two Andovers. For more information, call 978-914-6316 or email tpconnolly@verizon.net. Greater Lawrence Technical School, 57 River Rd, Andover MA 01810 (View flier) ⓘ

8:00 PM. Boston Gay Men's Chorus [MA]: Whitney & Friends. Whitney Houston’s music changed the world. Celebrate Pride with her iconic music along with songs from friends like Maria Carey, Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keyes. For more information, call 617-542-7464 or email info@bgmc.org. NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston MA 02115 ⓘ

June 18, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Boston Gay Men's Chorus [MA]: Whitney & Friends. Whitney Houston’s music changed the world. Celebrate Pride with her iconic music along with songs from friends like Maria Carey, Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keyes. For more information, call 617-542-7464 or email info@bgmc.org. NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston MA 02115 ⓘ

June 24, 2023 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Voce [CT]: The Story of Ruth. A collaborative performance of live singing, music and dance with Dimensional Dance. Pre-concert discussion at 6:15 pm of the story of Ruth from both Jewish and Christian perspectives, led by Reverend Rebekah Hatch, rector at St Alban’s, and Rebekah Goldman, Rabbi at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation. For more information, email info@voceinc.org. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 197 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury CT 06070 (View flier) ⓘ

7:30 PM. Pilgrim Festival Singers (a select ensemble of Pilgrim Festival Chorus) [MA]: American Voices - Summer Concert Series. The American experience has always been unique for each person. This summer program features music with three major themes: remembering, struggling, and having fun. The music showcases folk songs, spirituals, shape-note hymns, and songs from two American musicals, Ragtime and Guys and Dolls. For more information, call 617-407-4414 or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth MA 02360 (View flier)

June 25, 2023 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Pilgrim Festival Singers (a select ensemble of Pilgrim Festival Chorus) [MA]: American Voices - Summer Concert Series. The American experience has always been unique for each person. This summer program features music with three major themes: remembering, struggling, and having fun. The music showcases folk songs, spirituals, shape-note hymns, and songs from two American musicals, Ragtime and Guys and Dolls. For more information, call 617-407-4414 or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth MA 02360 (View flier)

July 15, 2023 (Saturday)

9:00 AM. Jamestown Community Chorus [RI]: Choral Music Swap. Bring your gently used choral music so that other choruses may share it; and take away any and all music you can carry for your ensemble! Swap operates from 9 am to 2 pm. Early drop-off is encouraged. There are drop-off locations in Jamestown for use prior to the event. If you have a more than a typical office file box to share please call 401-787-4487 and we will make arrangements to accept your music prior to the July 15th event. Suggested $20 donation at the door to offset some of the costs. For more information, call 401-787-4487 or email cantabile50@gmail.com. Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown RI 02835 (View flier) ⓘ

December 9, 2023 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Renaissance Voices [ME]: Christmas with Renaissance Voices. Music for the season by Weelkes, Clemens non Papa, Biebl, and others, including the premiere of a new work by RV music director Harold Stover. For more information, call 207-272-4924 or email haroldliz@securespeed.us. St. Luke's Cathedral, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 ⓘ

December 10, 2023 (Sunday)

2:00 PM. Renaissance Voices [ME]: Christmas with Renaissance Voices. Music for the season by Weelkes, Clemens non Papa, Biebl, and others, including the premiere of a new work by RV music director Harold Stover. For more information, call 207-272-4924 or email haroldliz@securespeed.us. St. Luke's Cathedral, 143 State Street, Portland ME 04101 ⓘ

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