Back Bay Chorale

08/31/2026

A FEW AUDITION SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SEPT 2,3

Check out the links below to find out more about our season with Grammy-award winning conductors and more about why the BBC may be the group for you!

AUDITION FOR AN AMAZING SEASON
Are you a choral singer looking for a dynamic and growing chorus with challenging repertoire that you love and a welcoming community of singers that share that vision? BBC may be just what you're looking for, and we've just announced a preview of our upcoming season with two Grammy award-winning conductors!

Check out our audition page, reserve an audition spot and take a peek at the upcoming season. Auditions are coming up soon! Tenors are especially welcome, but we have openings in all voice parts.

https://bbcboston.org/about/auditions

https://bbcboston.org/current-season/preview

08/14/2026

We're delighted to announce the appointment of the 2026-2027 BBC Conducting Apprentice, Grigori Balasanyan. Read more below - congratulations, Grig! We are very much looking forward to working with you this year!

https://bbcboston.org/about/news/press/release-conducting-apprentice-2627

08/12/2026

AUDITION FOR AN AMAZING SEASON
Are you a choral singer looking for a dynamic and growing chorus with challenging repertoire that you love and a welcoming community of singers that share that vision? BBC may be just what you're looking for, and we've just announced a preview of our upcoming season with two Grammy award-winning conductors!

Check out our audition page, reserve an audition spot and take a peek at the upcoming season. Auditions are coming up soon! Tenors are especially welcome, but we have openings in all voice parts.

https://bbcboston.org/about/auditions

https://bbcboston.org/current-season/preview

08/10/2026

REMINDER: Our Christmas Carol Commission application process closes on August 14th. Full details are available below

Each year, the Back Bay Chorale will commission a brand-new carol that embodies the spirit of the season and premieres at our beloved Boston Christmas concerts at Old South Church. The winning composer will receive a $2,500 prize and the opportunity to hear their work brought to life by our 100-voic...

08/03/2026

Want to join a chorus that is a ton of fun and ambitious? Want to sing, laugh, and go home happy on Monday nights? We still have spots open for auditions! Especially encouraging singers in the tenor range to sign up. September 2 is your day!
https://bbcboston.org/about/auditions
https://calendly.com/audition-bbcboston/auditions

07/17/2026

[ deadline august 14! ]

Calling all composers!

We want to hear from YOU! Submit your portfolio for a chance to win the 2nd Annual Christmas Carol Commission from Back Bay Chorale.

The winner will receive a $2,500 stipend to write an original carol that captures the warmth, wonder, and magic of the season, then hear its premiere on the historic stage of Old South Church, at our beloved Boston Christmas concerts.

This is a rare opportunity for composers of any age or career stage: your original work professionally performed live by our powerful 120-voice Chorale, in front of a broad and appreciative audience. Join a tradition of beloved carols that have defined the season for Boston audiences, music that will be heard and cherished for years to come. https://bbcboston.org/about/bbc-christmas-competition

06/12/2026

We're delighted to announce we've opened submissions for our 2026 Christmas Carol Competition. Composers - check out the details at the link below

Each year, the Back Bay Chorale will commission a brand-new carol that embodies the spirit of the season and premieres at our beloved Boston Christmas concerts at Old South Church. The winning composer will receive a $2,500 prize and the opportunity to hear their work brought to life by our 100-voic...

05/21/2026

A reminder: the deadline for the 2026-2027 Conducting Apprentice applications is closing on June 1. This is a season-long, paid and mentored training position that offers real podium time, with a highly skilled 120 voice ensemble, under the guidance of Dr. Steve Spinelli

The Back Bay Chorale Conducting Apprentice is a season-long mentored training position that offers real podium time, with a highly skilled 120 voice ensemble, under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Spinelli.

05/04/2026

The reviews are in!

"We relished our immersion in such a great night for Boston Conservatory and Back Bay Chorale"

"The broad wall of sound never lacked for articulation, dramatic engagement, or personality"
-- Boston Musical Intelligencer

"Symphony Hall was ablaze with music, dance, and poetry Friday night" -- Boston Classical Review

https://classical-scene.com/2026/05/03/fortune-whirl/

and https://bostonclassicalreview.com/2026/05/o-fortuna-amid-controversy-the-back-bay-chorale-closes-season-with-a-stellar-carmina-burana/

📸 Photo by Jordan Kines