WETA Arts

Celebrate the holidays with the 6th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season! A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 19 area choral groups.

Washington Men's Camerata performs "Sing We Now of Christmas" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The ensemble, directed by Scott Tucker, is DC's premier chorus performing, promoting, and preserving diverse tenor and bass choral music and camaraderie since 1984.

The Frederick Chorale performs "Auld Lang Syne" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Organized in 1977, The Frederick Chorale seeks to enrich the cultural life of the Frederick community by performing beautiful and diverse choral works with artistic excellence, and to provide an outlet for talented area singers who want to learn and perform excellent choral music.

Children of the Gospel Choir perform "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir strives to be the premier youth ensemble in the greater Washington, D.C., area, celebrating and mastering the American art form of gospel music, while inspiring audiences through dynamic performances.

The Thomas Circle Singers perform "Carol of the Stranger" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Established in 1976, The Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) is a welcoming and inclusive choral ensemble committed to enriching the musical life of the Washington, D.C. region through engaging and impactful performances, and partnerships with D.C.-based social service organizations.

The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg performs "Glow" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Chorale is the region’s premier auditioned choir, dedicated to presenting exceptional choral music that spans timeless masterworks and bold contemporary works. Through dynamic performances and community collaborations, the Chorale enriches Fredericksburg’s cultural life.

The Choir of the Church of the Epiphany performs "Jesus Child" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The ensemble consists of professional section leaders and volunteers. They execute their mission through their service to the poor and through the gift of music, and do outreach throughout Washington DC and its neighboring areas, as well as with the homeless community.

The Children’s Chorus of Washington Advanced Bel Canto Ensemble performs "Al Shlosha D'Varim" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Children's Chorus of Washington (CCW) nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice.

Capitol Hill Chorale performs "A Winter Day (Movement No. 4) " as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Founded by longtime Capitol Hill resident Parker Jayne and directed by Frederick Binkholder, the Capitol Hill Chorale is a 100-member ensemble attracting singers from the entire metropolitan area. It is characterized by camaraderie, community spirit, and commitment to musical excellence.

Washington Bach Consort performs "Jauchzet, frohlocket" by J.S. Bach as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Washington Bach Consort shares the transformative power of music, with the works of J.S. Bach and other Baroque composers at the core. Their professional artists inspire audiences, enrich cultural life, and provide educational programs in the Washington, D.C. community.

Choralis performs "What Sweeter Music" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. Choralis was established by Artistic Director Gretchen Kuhrmann in 2000 to nurture a passion for choral music through excellent choral performances, professional development opportunities for young soloists and conductors, education and training for young choristers, and community outreach.

The Harmonizers perform "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" as part of WETA Arts: Songs of the Season 2025. The Alexandria Harmonizers specialize in one of a cappella’s most challenging forms; four-part close harmony. Founded in 1948 and led by artistic director Joe Cerutti since 2007, the chorus is made up of over 100 volunteer singers ranging in age from their teens to their eighties.