Songs of the Season

WETA Arts 2025 Songs of the Season

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.

The D.C.-area choral scene is one of the nation’s strongest, with choirs of all sizes, shapes and voices performing in venues large and small. 

WETA Arts offers viewers the opportunity to experience the magic of 18 of these choral ensembles, all from the comfort of their living rooms. The hour-long program features children’s choirs, professional companies, small closed-harmony groups, massive choruses, and more. Singers of all ages and backgrounds make this a magical showcase of the talent our region has to offer. Stream it for free on WETA+. 

Annapolis Chorale

Annapolis Chorale – Live Arts Maryland

Established in 1974, the mission of Live Arts Maryland is to enhance Annapolis’ cultural landscape through diverse musical performances and educational programs as well as foster a love and participation in the arts. Find them on Facebook.

Arlington Chorale

The Arlington Chorale

The Arlington Chorale is a multigenerational chorus founded in 1966. It creates a rich musical experience for its singers and the Washington community by performing well-known masterpieces and compelling new works. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Capitol Hill Chorale

Capitol Hill Chorale

Capitol Hill Chorale is a 100-member ensemble attracting singers from Capitol Hill and the entire metropolitan area. It is characterized by camaraderie, community spirit, and commitment to musical excellence. Find them on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg

Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg

Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of music through exceptional performances featuring gifted local musicians.  Find them on Instagram.

Children's Chorus of Maryland

Children's Chorus of Maryland

Founded in 1976, Children's Chorus of Maryland is open to children ages six to 17 whose mission is to inspire and empower children through exceptional and joyous musical learning and collaboration.

Children’s Chorus of Washington

Children’s Chorus of Washington

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. CCW provides outstanding music education and performance opportunities for children in grades K-12 in the nation’s capital region, regardless of background, economic status, or prior experience. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Choir of The Church of the Epiphany

The Choir of The Church of the Epiphany

The Choir of The Church of the Epiphany 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. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Choralis

Choralis

Located in Falls Church, VA, Choralis uses the universal language of music to enrich the lives of those in our community through outstanding musical performance, educational outreach, and partnerships with local and national charities dedicated to inclusion and diversity. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Encore Creativity for Older Adults seeks to provide an excellent and accessible artistic environment for older adults in the Washington area, giving all adults 55 and older, regardless of experience or ability, the opportunity to perform under a professional artist. Find them on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

The Frederick Chorale

The Frederick Chorale

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. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

The Harmonizers

The Harmonizers

The Harmonizers, located in Alexandria, VA, is an all-male a cappella chorus founded in 1948. It performs before a wide variety of audiences, competes around the country, and has toured internationally. Find them on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.  

The Thirdeen

The Thirteen

Founded in 2012, The Thirteen is a professional choir and orchestra celebrated for reimagining the potential of vocal music from many periods and is committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Thomas Circle Singers

Thomas Circle Singers

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. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Washington Bach Consort

Washington Bach Consort

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 with the highest levels of artistic excellence, enrich the cultural life through historically-informed performances, and provide educational programs in the Washington, DC community and beyond. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Washington Chorus

The Washington Chorus

Founded in 1961, The Washington Chorus creates transformative musical experiences that bring people together through the joy of choral music. The 220-voice symphonic chorus is dedicated to reimagining beloved classics, commissioning new works, and uncovering lost or overlooked masterpieces. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Washington Men's Camerata

Washington Master Chorale

The Washington Master Chorale is a vibrant 50-voice mixed chorus, comprised of professional and volunteer singers, that focuses on choral repertoire that emphasizes music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Chorale uses interdisciplinary collaboration to present choral works within the context of their culture and time. The Chorale is dedicated to the expansion of the choral canon and maintains this commitment by annually commissioning choral works by leading American composers. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Washington Men's Camerata

Washington Men's Camerata

The Washington Men's Camerata celebrates the unique beauty and power of men’s choral music by consistently pursuing artistic excellence; expanding the breadth of its music, membership, and audiences; and building community among its members and friends.  Find them on Facebook and Instagram.