Auditions

Auditions are open for Tanglewood Festival Chorus. See the auditions page for more information.

August 26, 2024 (Monday)

7:30 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Summer Choral Workshops presented by the Connecticut Choral Society. Master teacher offers summer choral workshops! Singers of all levels are invited to attend one or all three Choral Workshops with master teacher and celebrated mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Russo. We especially encourage local choirs and other chorus singers to attend. Classes will include light physical warm-ups and stretches, vocal technique, including both group and individual instruction, and work on choral repertoire. No auditions are required. Elizabeth Russo has over 30 years of teaching and performing experience in NYC and CT. Charge: $28 per workshop. Advanced online registration with payment is suggested. Parking is free and the church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email Info@ctchoralsociety.org. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

August 19, 2024 (Monday)

7:30 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Summer Choral Workshops presented by the Connecticut Choral Society. Master teacher offers summer choral workshops! Singers of all levels are invited to attend one or all three Choral Workshops with master teacher and celebrated mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Russo. We especially encourage local choirs and other chorus singers to attend. Classes will include light physical warm-ups and stretches, vocal technique, including both group and individual instruction, and work on choral repertoire. No auditions are required. Elizabeth Russo has over 30 years of teaching and performing experience in NYC and CT. Charge: $28 per workshop. Advanced online registration with payment is suggested. Parking is free and the church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email Info@ctchoralsociety.org. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

August 12, 2024 (Monday)

7:30 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Summer Choral Workshops presented by the Connecticut Choral Society. Master teacher offers summer choral workshops! Singers of all levels are invited to attend one or all three Choral Workshops with master teacher and celebrated mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Russo. We especially encourage local choirs and other chorus singers to attend. Classes will include light physical warm-ups and stretches, vocal technique, including both group and individual instruction, and work on choral repertoire. No auditions are required. Elizabeth Russo has over 30 years of teaching and performing experience in NYC and CT. Charge: $28 per workshop. Advanced online registration with payment is suggested. Parking is free and the church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email Info@ctchoralsociety.org. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

March 24, 2024 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Valley Music Series / Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Messiah Sing. Come sing Händel's Messiah (Parts II & III). Francesca Federico, soprano; Holly Sorensen, mezzo-soprano; Nicholas Simpson, tenor; John Robert Green, bass-baritone; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ; Eric Dale Knapp, director. With other Nexus Choral Artists. Whether you’re a singer or a classical music aficionado our annual sing-ins are for you! $20 suggested donation at the door to attend/sing. You may bring your own music or borrow a score at the door. For more information, call 203-775-2624 or email valleypresct@gmail.com. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 ⓘ 🔗

January 21, 2024 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Winter Sing featuring the Faure Requiem. The Winter Sing is an opportunity for singers to join in the fun or for music lovers to simply come and enjoy. Featuring Francesca Federico, soprano; Damian Savarino, bass; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organist; Eric Dale Knapp, conductor. Scores will be available or you are welcome to bring your own. Suggested donation: $20, or $25 if a score is provided. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 ⓘ 🔗

November 12, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The Breath of Life. Dan Forrest: The Breath of Life; Light Beyond Shadow; Alway Something Sings, Astor Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Amy Beach: Two Songs. Francesca Federico, soprano; Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Max Vladimiroff, piano; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ and piano; Eric Dale Knapp, director. With ORCHESTRANEXUS and the Nexus Choral Artists. Tickets $25, available online or at the door. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 ⓘ 🔗

November 11, 2023 (Saturday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The Breath of Life. Dan Forrest: The Breath of Life; Light Beyond Shadow; Alway Something Sings, Astor Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Amy Beach: Two Songs. Francesca Federico, soprano; Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Max Vladimiroff, piano; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ and piano; Eric Dale Knapp, director. With ORCHESTRANEXUS and the Nexus Choral Artists. Tickets $25, available online or at the door. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street North, Woodbury CT 06798 ⓘ 🔗

November 10, 2023 (Friday)

7:30 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The Breath of Life. Dan Forrest: The Breath of Life; Light Beyond Shadow; Alway Something Sings, Astor Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Amy Beach: Two Songs. Francesca Federico, soprano; Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Max Vladimiroff, piano; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ and piano; Eric Dale Knapp, director. With ORCHESTRANEXUS and the Nexus Choral Artists. Tickets $25, available online or at the door. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 ⓘ 🔗

August 29, 2022 (Monday)

7:30 PM. CT Choral Society [CT]: Summer Sing: Vivaldi Gloria. Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria. Kristen Plumley, soprano; Jessica Grigg, mezzosoprano; Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ; Eric Dale Knapp, director. Both singers and non-singers are invited. The Summer Sing is part of the Connecticut Choral Society’s 40th Anniversary season. Scores will be available, but singers are welcome to bring their own copy. For more information, call 203-775-2624 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Valley Presbyterian Church 21 West Whisconier, Brookfield CT ⓘ 🔗

April 29, 2018 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The French Connection. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 ⓘ 🔗

April 28, 2018 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The French Connection. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 ⓘ 🔗

May 21, 2017 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The Poet’s Quill. Julian Revie: The Poet (premiere; commissioned for Eric Dale Knapp’s 10th anniversary season); Randall Thompson: Choose Something Like A Star; Morten Lauridsen: Sure On This Shining Night; Z. Randall Stroope: Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid); Eric Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs; Aaron Copeland: Heart, We Will Forget Him; Renee Clausen: O My Love’s Like a Red, Red Rose; arr. Z. Randall Stroope: How Can I Keep from Singing?; Dan Forrest: Alway Something Sings; Aaron Copland: The Promise of Living. Megan Knapp, soprano; Linda Sweetman Waters, piano; Eric Dale Knapp, conductor. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street North, Woodbury CT 06798 ⓘ 🔗

May 20, 2017 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: The Poet’s Quill. Julian Revie: The Poet (premiere; commissioned for Eric Dale Knapp’s 10th anniversary season); Randall Thompson: Choose Something Like A Star; Morten Lauridsen: Sure On This Shining Night; Z. Randall Stroope: Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid); Eric Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs; Aaron Copeland: Heart, We Will Forget Him; Renee Clausen: O My Love’s Like a Red, Red Rose; arr. Z. Randall Stroope: How Can I Keep from Singing?; Dan Forrest: Alway Something Sings; Aaron Copland: The Promise of Living. Megan Knapp, soprano; Linda Sweetman Waters, piano; Eric Dale Knapp, conductor. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel CT 06801 ⓘ 🔗

December 11, 2016 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert: SNOW! A holiday celebration featuring music inspired by snow. Highlights include On This Winter’s Night, the 2012 hit from Lady Antebellum; Snow on Snow, by Philip Lawson of the King's Singers; and the world premiere of Snowflakes Fall by Southbury resident Ron Dukenski, scored for choir, keyboard, soprano sax and bass violin. The audience is invited to join in singing Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Tickets: $25 adults (add $5 at the door), $20 seniors and youth. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street North, Woodbury CT 06798 ⓘ 🔗

December 10, 2016 (Saturday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert: SNOW! A holiday celebration featuring music inspired by snow. Highlights include On This Winter’s Night, the 2012 hit from Lady Antebellum; Snow on Snow, by Philip Lawson of the King's Singers; and the world premiere of Snowflakes Fall by Southbury resident Ron Dukenski, scored for choir, keyboard, soprano sax and bass violin. The audience is invited to join in singing Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Tickets: $25 adults (add $5 at the door), $20 seniors and youth. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street North, Woodbury CT 06798 ⓘ 🔗

December 9, 2016 (Friday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert: SNOW! A holiday celebration featuring music inspired by snow. Highlights include On This Winter’s Night, the 2012 hit from Lady Antebellum; Snow on Snow, by Philip Lawson of the King's Singers; and the world premiere of Snowflakes Fall by Southbury resident Ron Dukenski, scored for choir, keyboard, soprano sax and bass violin. The audience is invited to join in singing Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Tickets: $25 adults (add $5 at the door), $20 seniors and youth. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.com. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 ⓘ 🔗

August 31, 2015 (Monday)

7:30 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Verdi Requiem Summer Sing. Open to both singers and non-singers and under the direction of Maestro Eric Knapp. Scores are provided (or bring your own). This is an opportunity to learn the background of this monumental piece, to sing the choral sections, and to experience the rehearsal techniques of a high-caliber choral ensemble. Meet our conductor and choral members, and see if you would like to join us when we begin rehearsing in the fall. Non-singers are welcome to enjoy the music! There will be light refreshments following the music. Registration begins at 7:00 pm. $10 (singers), FREE (non-singers) For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 W. Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 ⓘ

April 26, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem. With the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Leif Bjaland, conductor. Tracy Cox, soprano; Jennifer Feinstein, alto; Dominic Armstrong, tenor; Dean Elzinga, bass. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Naugatuck Valley Community College Theater, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury CT 06708 ⓘ

April 25, 2015 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem. With the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Leif Bjaland, conductor. Tracy Cox, soprano; Jennifer Feinstein, alto; Dominic Armstrong, tenor; Dean Elzinga, bass. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. Naugatuck Valley Community College Theater, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury CT 06708 ⓘ

December 21, 2014 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols concerts. Joined by the CHIME IN hand bell choir and accompanied by harp, piano, organ, and timpani. Ron Dukenski: Prayers from the Manger (world premiere); music from the movie Frozen; and both traditional and contemporary holiday and seasonal songs. The audience is invited to join in singing selected carols. Tickets: $25 adult, $20 seniors, $15 youth under 18. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury CT 06810 ⓘ

December 20, 2014 (Saturday)

4:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols concerts. Joined by the CHIME IN hand bell choir and accompanied by harp, piano, organ, and timpani. Ron Dukenski: Prayers from the Manger (world premiere); music from the movie Frozen; and both traditional and contemporary holiday and seasonal songs. The audience is invited to join in singing selected carols. Tickets: $25 adult, $20 seniors, $15 youth under 18. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email info@ctchoralsociety.org. First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest Street, Watertown CT 06795 ⓘ

May 17, 2014 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Music of Celebration. Music composed for birthday celebrations. A multi-media presentation with dancers, an eclectic repertoire from Baroque to Pop, completed with the theatre of sound! Program: Morten Lauridsen: Sure on this Shining Night; John Rutter: Birthday Madrigals; Johann Sebastian Bach: Hunting Cantata BWV 208; arr. Craig Hella Johnson: "Let the River Run"; Arr. Mark Hayes: "What a Wonderful World". For more information, call 888-927-2933. Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel CT 06801

December 22, 2013 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight & Carols. Arr. Darmon Meader – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; G. F. Handel: "How Beautiful are the Feet"; Hector Berlioz: "Shepherds' Farewell"; Arr. Mark Hayes: "Believe" from The Polar Express; Rick Ryan: Gloria; Mack Wilberg: "I Saw Three Ships". Joyous music of the season featuring CCS composer in residence Rick Ryan’s Gloria! For more information, call 888-927-2933. First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury CT 06810

December 21, 2013 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight & Carols. Arr. Darmon Meader – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; G. F. Handel: "How Beautiful are the Feet"; Hector Berlioz: "Shepherds' Farewell"; Arr. Mark Hayes: "Believe" from The Polar Express; Rick Ryan: Gloria; Mack Wilberg: "I Saw Three Ships". Joyous music of the season featuring CCS composer in residence Rick Ryan’s Gloria! For more information, call 888-927-2933. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street N, Woodbury CT 06798

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight & Carols. Arr. Darmon Meader – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; G. F. Handel: "How Beautiful are the Feet"; Hector Berlioz: "Shepherds' Farewell"; Arr. Mark Hayes: "Believe" from The Polar Express; Rick Ryan: Gloria; Mack Wilberg: "I Saw Three Ships". Joyous music of the season featuring CCS composer in residence Rick Ryan’s Gloria! For more information, call 888-927-2933. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street N, Woodbury CT 06798

August 26, 2013 (Monday)

7:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Summer Sing: Fauré's Requiem. Whether you’re a singer (who wants to get the vocal cords back in shape for the fall concert season), or a music appreciator (who is curious to see how a Carnegie Hall conductor and a high caliber ensemble interact), then you’re invited to come to the Connecticut Choral Society’s summer sing, featuring Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. Maestro Eric Dale Knapp will not only lead singers through the Requiem, but will also describe the historical and musical significance of the piece. All one needs is a love of choral music and a willingness to have some fun in a relaxed informal environment against the backdrop of a summer evening. Admission is $10 for singers (includes use of music) and is FREE for non-singers. The evening will end with light refreshments and an opportunity to purchase Connecticut Choral Society concert CDs and holiday choral tree ornaments. For more information, call 888-927-2933 or email ctchoral@comcast.net. Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 W. Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804

June 23, 2013 (Sunday)

7:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: In Memoriam: A concert of solace for the people of Newtown. In response to the tragedy and loss suffered by the people of Newtown, the Connecticut Choral Society is giving a FREE concert open to the general public (not only those in Newtown). The New Jersey Choral Society, the Choir of Historic St. Malachy's Church, and the Keystone State Boychoir will also be participating.
\ \ The featured piece, John Rutter’s Mass of the Children, was born out of heartache and great loss. After Rutter’s college-age son was killed in a tragic accident, the composer was unable to write music for over two years. He regained his inspiration and wrote this epic masterpiece, perhaps as a way of paying tribute to his son and of clearing his soul of torment. The program will also include Durufle's Ubi Caritas, John Rutter's Gaelic Blessing and selected pieces sung by the Keystone State Boychoir. Under the direction of Music Director Steven Fisher, Keystone State Boychoir consists of more than 150 young men between the ages of eight and 18 who sing repertoire from the classical to the contemporary. No tickets are required for this free concert. The audience is encouraged to come early to get a seat. For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctchoral@comcast.net. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470

May 19, 2013 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Inspire - CT Choral Society Spring Concert. A beautiful choral tapestry of voices united in song, featuring Schubert's Mass in G, Durufle's Ubi Caritas, Mozart's Laudate Dominum, Rutter's Gaelic Blessing and more. Tickets ($25, $15 - youth under 18) available at www.ctchoralsociety.org. For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctchoral@comcast.net. First Congregational Church, 9 Division Street, Naugatuck CT 06770

May 18, 2013 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Inspire - CT Choral Society Spring Concert. A beautiful choral tapestry of voices united in song, featuring Schubert's Mass in G, Durufle's Ubi Caritas, Mozart's Laudate Dominum, Rutter's Gaelic Blessing and more. Tickets ($25, $15 - youth under 18) available at www.ctchoralsociety.org. For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctchoral@comcast.net. First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury CT 06810

December 8, 2012 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert. Exuberant, inspiring, dynamic, refreshing – just some of the many words describing our Candlelight and Carols concerts. Add some sparkle to your season by joining us for a time of joyful celebration. You’ll find something for every musical taste and mood, with both traditional and contemporary pieces,including John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, Mozart’s Regina Coeli, and Wilberg's In the Bleak Midwinter. The audience has the opportunity to participate in singing traditional carols interspersed throughout the program. Make this concert part of your holiday celebration! Tickets: $25; $15 (youth). For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctcoral@comcast.net. North Congregational Church, 11 Main street NOrth, Woodbury, CT 06798, Woodbury CT

3:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert. Exuberant, inspiring, dynamic, refreshing – just some of the many words describing our Candlelight and Carols concerts. Add some sparkle to your season by joining us for a time of joyful celebration. You’ll find something for every musical taste and mood, with both traditional and contemporary pieces,including John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, Mozart’s Regina Coeli, and Wilberg's In the Bleak Midwinter. The audience has the opportunity to participate in singing traditional carols interspersed throughout the program. Make this concert part of your holiday celebration! Tickets: $25; $15 (youth). For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctcoral@comcast.net. North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street North, Woodbury, CT 06798, Woodbury CT

December 7, 2012 (Friday)

8:00 PM. Connecticut Choral Society [CT]: Candlelight and Carols Concert. Exuberant, inspiring, dynamic, refreshing – just some of the many words describing our Candlelight and Carols concerts. Add some sparkle to your season by joining us for a time of joyful celebration. You’ll find something for every musical taste and mood, with both traditional and contemporary pieces,including John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, Mozart’s Regina Coeli, and Wilberg's In the Bleak Midwinter. The audience has the opportunity to participate in singing traditional carols interspersed throughout the program. Make this concert part of your holiday celebration! Tickets: $25; $15 (youth). For more information, call 203-206-7186 or email ctcoral@comcast.net. Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown CT

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