Choral Arts New England will host its annual awards ceremony on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Gales Ferry, CT. The event will celebrate exemplary contributions to the region’s choral life and recognize recipients of the 2026 Alfred Nash Patterson Grants.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Jamie Spillane, an influential conductor and artistic leader whose work has shaped and strengthened New England’s choral community for decades.