WETA Arts presents the third year of Songs of the Season, a spirited holiday music special featuring choral groups from all around the D.C. area. Conceived in 2020 to celebrate choral music during the pandemic, Songs of the Season has become a WETA holiday tradition. This year’s special showcases 15 talented choral groups from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Stream it for free on WETA+.
Featured choral groups:
Alexandria Harmonizers
A multi-generational men’s a cappella choir, the Alexandria Harmonizers are focused on community outreach and bringing a love of song to new audiences.
Alfred Street Baptist Church's Trinity Choir
The Trinity Choir is a spiritual choral group within the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, which traces its origin back to 1803. Watch this year’s Songs of the Season to hear its rendition of “Have You Heard About the Baby.”
Capitol Hill Chorale
Since its first program in 1993, the Capitol Hill Chorale has been characterized by camaraderie, community spirit, and commitment to musical excellence.
Cathedral Choral Society
Located in Washington, D.C.’s historic Washington National Cathedral, the Cathedral Choral Society, founded in 1941, is the District’s oldest symphonic chorus.
Children's Chorus of Washington
Led by Songs of the Season creator, Margaret Nomura Clark, the Children’s Chorus of Washington aims to highlight the value of every voice and empower young singers in the D.C. area.
Choral Arts Society of Washington
Founded in 1965 by Norman Scribner, the Choral Arts Society of Washington has a rich history of bringing the power of the human voice to audiences large and small.
Encore Creativity for Older Adults
Encore Creativity, the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over, provides an excellent and accessible artistic environment for older adults. The choral arts organization seeks to give all adults, regardless of experience or ability, the opportunity to perform in a professionally led chorus.
Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC
As one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ choral organizations in the United States, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC prides itself on being “part performance; part comedy show; and part activism rally.”
The Maryland State Boychoir
Comprised of approximately 130 choristers of boys and young men ages 7 to 20 from across the state of Maryland, The Maryland State Boychoir will be showcasing its rendition of “Jubilate Deo” in this year’s Songs of the Season.
The Reston Chorale
The Reston Chorale is a mixed-voice choir situated in Northern Virginia that has promoted community interest in choral arts for over 50 years.
The Thirteen
The Thirteen is a choir that aims to inspire new audiences and foster empathy in our community by performing music from many generations and cultures.
Thomas Circle Singers
The Thomas Circle Singers is a choral ensemble that partners with D.C.-based social service organizations and is committed to enriching the musical life of Washington, D.C.
Vocal Arts Ensemble (Fairfax Choral Society)
Directed by Michael Ehrlich, the Vocal Arts Ensemble embraces the true meaning of community by seeking diversity in its repertoire to foster inclusiveness and share the love of choral art.
Washington Bach Consort
The Washington Bach Consort shares the transformative power of music through historically-informed performances and educational programs in the Washington, D.C. community and beyond.
Washington Master Chorale
Washington Master Chorale is a vibrant 60-voice mixed chorus, comprised of professional and volunteer singers, that focuses on choral repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries.