Songs of the Season

WETA Arts 2026 Songs of the Season

Celebrate the holidays this December with the 7th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season! A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups, showcasing the talent that this region has to offer. 

Alexandria Choral Society

Alexandria Choral Society

The Alexandria Choral Society hosts a diverse range of musical programming, with a goal of enhancing the cultural life of Alexandria, VA. The group performs compositions from the renaissance period to the modern age. The chorus joins forces with other performers in the community, and organized the One Voice Alexandria event in 2025, which brought over 450 Alexandria-based singers together. Find them on Facebook, Instagramand YouTube.

Cathedral Choral Society

Cathedral Choral Society

As Washington, D.C.’s oldest symphonic chorus, the GRAMMY-nominated Cathedral Choral Society performs in Washington National Cathedral. The aims of the chorus are to invite more people to enjoy the art of choral singing, elevate emerging voices, and steward the art for future generations. Find them on Facebook, Twitter/Xand Instagram.

Children’s Chorus of Washington

Children’s Chorus of Washington

The Children's Chorus of Washington (CCW) aims to nurture artistic excellence and empower young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. CCW provides 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.

Choral Arts Society of Frederick

Choral Arts Society of Frederick

For more than 80 years the Choral Arts Society of Frederick (CASF) has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive, multigenerational community through the study and performance of choral music. Performing all genres of music on their home stage at Frederick Community College, CASF is Frederick, MD's oldest community choir and is comprised of students from Frederick Community College as well as the community at large. Singers range from 18-81 years of age and are from all walks of life. Find them on Facebook.

The Alfred Street Baptist Church Christmas Choir

The Alfred Street Baptist Church Christmas Choir

The Christmas Choir combines several ensembles hosted by historic Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC). Located in Alexandria, VA, ASBC traces its origins back to 1803. It's Music and Worship Arts Ministry features many performance groups dedicated to leading the congregation in praise and worship. Find them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The Frederick Children’s Chorus

The Frederick Children’s Chorus

The Frederick Children’s Chorus was built on the principle that financial circumstances should not dictate access to musical education. For over 40 years, they’ve offered an inclusive program nurturing a sense of joyful self-expression, no matter what background or skill level. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Frederick Chorale

The Frederick Chorale

Organized in 1977, The Frederick Chorale seeks to enrich the cultural life of the Frederick, MD 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/X, and YouTube.

Maryland Choral Society

Maryland Choral Society

Located in Prince George’s County, the Maryland Choral Society welcomes members from DC, Virgina and Maryland. From traditional choral arrangements to more eccentric pieces, they’ve performed a diverse repertoire of music in many languages. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Thirteen

The Thirteen

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

Washington Douglass Chorale

Washington Douglass Chorale

Founded as a collaborative effort by DC artistic directors Scott Tucker and Nolan Williams, Jr., the Washington Douglass Chorale was formed through a shared vision to create a mixed chorus emphasizing the racial diversity and ethnicity of the Washington, DC region. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Washington Master Chorale

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/X, and YouTube.

The Washington Men’s Camerata

The 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.