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Songs of the Season: A WETA Arts Special Edition

In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts showcases the talent and diversity of the D.C.-area choral community. 16 choirs – from children’s choruses to the American Military Spouses Choir – offer joyful and heartwarming performances that celebrate the season.

Songs of the Season: A WETA Arts Special Edition

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In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts showcases the talent and diversity of the D.C.-area choral community. 16 choirs – from children’s choruses to the American Military Spouses Choir – offer joyful and heartwarming performances that celebrate the season.

The Alexandria Harmonizers

The Alexandria Harmonizers

Listen to The Alexandria Harmonizers’ artistic director Joe Cerutti on the Alexandria Times podcast, “Speak Easy.” Cerutti discusses a cappella’s cultural staying power, performing for the Obamas, and leading a chorus amidst the pandemic.

Cathedral Choral Society

Cathedral Choral Society

Resuming the annual holiday tradition that began in 1976, the Cathedral Choral Society once again fills the arches of the Washington National Cathedral with choral music on December 11th and 12th. Find tickets for “Joy of Christmas” here or watch the recording of 2020’s digital show online.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Originally founded as an accessible and fulfilling artistic environment for older adults, Encore Creativity has grown into the nation’s largest choral organization for adults over the age of 55. Learn more about joining their non-audition choral groups.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C.

Don your gay apparel for the return of the Gay Men’s Chorus of  Washington, D.C.’s “The Holiday Show” to the Lincoln Theater stage. Join the chorus for tap-dancing elves, drag queens, and new twists on old classics, with matinée and evening shows on December 4th, 11th, and 12th.

Voices of Service

Voices of Service

A quartet of active duty and veteran service members, Voices of Service uses its platform to raise awareness of the visible and invisible injuries suffered by service men and women. Watch their powerful audition on Season 14 of “America’s Got Talent,” on which they placed fifth.

Washington Bach Consort

Washington Bach Consort

Each year, the musicians of the Washington Bach Consort bring an enduring European Christmas tradition to D.C. with Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Experience the ultimate musical celebration of the holiday season at The Music Center at Strathmore on December 11th.

The Washington Chorus

The Washington Chorus

Sing along to classic carols with The Washington Chorus at their yearly processional “Candlelight Christmas”, at The Music Center at Strathmore on December 16th, 17th, 23rd and at The Kennedy Center on December 19th, 21st, and 22nd.

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    In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts showcases the talent and diversity of the D.C.-area choral community. 16 choirs – from children’s choruses to the American Military Spouses Choir – offer joyful and heartwarming performances that celebrate the season.

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