The Longmont Chorale, a pillar of Longmont’s performing arts scene, is thrilled to announce its eagerly anticipated concert series for the 2023-2024 season, titled “Songs of the Heart – From a Jazz Mass to Broadway’s Beat.” This diverse and captivating lineup promises to transport audiences through a journey of musical genres, emotions, and cultures, truly resonating with the theme “From a Jazz Mass to Broadway’s Beat.”
*All venues are to be announced unless otherwise indicated.
Rhapsody in Jazz! A Little Jazz Mass and Classic Jazz Tunes
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm at Longmont High School Auditorium, 1040 Sunset St in Longmont
Accompanied by a jazz trio
Embarking on a harmonious fusion of classical and jazz styles, the Chorale, accompanied by a jazz trio, presents the captivating work, “A Little Jazz Mass.” This highly original piece of music deftly fuses the Latin mass tradition with the vivacious rhythms of jazz, achieving a unique musical expression. Along with the jazz mass, the Chorale will perform cherished classics along with contemporary gems, promising a delightful afternoon that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation.
Learn more: https://www.longmontchorale.org/rhapsody-in-jazz-oct-22/
Holidays Across the Pond: Festive Harmonies from Abroad
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, 3:00 pm
Featuring Big Thompson Brass and our Youth Vocal Competition winners
In the heart of the holiday season, the Chorale invites audiences to join them on an enchanting journey “Across the Pond.” Revel in the harmonious delights of beloved compositions by esteemed composers such as John Rutter, Gustav Holst, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Chorale will musically venture to nearby countries, weaving together a captivating choral tapestry which captures the global spirit of the holiday season.
Learn more: https://www.longmontchorale.org/holidays-across-the-pond-dec-03/
The Timeless Partnership: Music & Poetry
Sunday, March 10th, 2024, 3:00 pm
Featuring a guest choir from Skyline High School
Witness the sublime marriage of music and poetry as the Chorale presents, “The Timeless Partnership.” Embarking on an exploration of this profound collaboration, the concert will feature poignant texts from great American poets like Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes. With a special appearance from a guest choir from Skyline High School, this performance promises to evoke the deepest emotions and connect the audience with the profound power of words and melodies.
Give My Regards to Broadway!
Sunday, May 5th, 2024, 3:00 pm
Featuring the Ascent Vocals high school contemporary ensemble
Prepare to be dazzled as the Chorale pays tribute to the exciting world of Broadway in “Give My Regards to Broadway!” Featuring the dynamic Ascent Vocals high school contemporary ensemble, this concert is a highly requested treat for singers and audiences alike. Revel in theatrical favorites from the stage as the Chorale captures the essence of Broadway’s magnetic allure and transports the audience to the heart of showbiz magic.
In addition to our four subscription concerts, the Longmont Chorale has a special performance in store in April, 2024!
Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music” and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 7:00pm
As an extraordinary addition to the season’s repertoire, mark your calendars for a monumental evening on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. The Longmont Chorale joins forces with the renowned Longmont Symphony Orchestra (LSO) as guest performers for an extraordinary evening of music. The audience will enjoy Viva Voce, our select vocal ensemble, collaborating with the LSO to present Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music.” In the same concert, the full Chorale joins the LSO on stage to deliver Beethoven’s magnificent 9th Symphony. This unique collaboration promises an unforgettable musical experience, elevating the human spirit through sweeping melodies and a triumphant ode to unity.
*For additional details and ticket information for this performance, please visit www.longmontsymphony.org.
The Longmont Chorale’s 2023-2024 concert season, “Songs of the Heart – From a Jazz Mass to Broadway’s Beat,” promises to be a musical journey that ignites emotions, stirs souls, and unites communities through the universal language of music. Prepare to be captivated, moved, and entertained by a season that celebrates the remarkable tapestry of human expression.
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The Longmont Chorale is a nonprofit Longmont choral group, an SATB choir which performs four major concerts in Longmont each season. Concert tickets and information are both available at LongmontChorale.org/Tickets.
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