Chester River Chorale

Chester River Chorale Founded in 1999, the Chester River Chorale provides opportunity and inspiration for singers to strive for artistic excellence.

Since its founding in 1999, the Chester River Chorale (CRC) has evolved into an all-volunteer, eighty-five-voice community chorus. The CRC, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, includes members from several counties on the Upper Eastern Shore, with a range of experience from those with graduate music training to church choir members to "shower-stall singers." While some experience in choral singin

g is desirable, there is no requirement either for an audition or the ability to read music. Members range in age from teenagers to octogenarians and come together because they love to sing, to learn new music, and to enhance their skills. The CRC’s repertoire features classical masterworks and other sacred and contemporary music, including Broadway show tunes, spirituals, folk, pop and contemporary classical. The concert schedule includes A Chester River Holiday, a spring concert, and "Independence Forever" to kick off the annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival. The season also includes participation in the National Music Festival.

📢❔We have an exciting announcement to share…and you could be among the first to know! Tune in to WCTR radio THIS Sunday ...
06/05/2026

📢❔We have an exciting announcement to share…and you could be among the first to know! Tune in to WCTR radio THIS Sunday at 9 a.m. to listen to an interview with CRC Artistic Director Alexis Ward on “Shore Perspectives.”

You’ll hear about some exciting new developments for the Chester River Chorale’s 2026-2027 season, including a big announcement at the end of the interview! 🎙️Listen here: wctr.com or 100.1/106.9

Can’t listen live? Don’t worry, we’ll share our big news here after the interview airs. Stay tuned! 👀

✨Exciting news: Applications are now open for the Chester River Chorale Choral Scholars program! ✨If you are (or know of...
05/28/2026

✨Exciting news: Applications are now open for the Chester River Chorale Choral Scholars program! ✨

If you are (or know of) a high school student who is passionate about singing and choral music, this is an exciting opportunity to sing with one or more of our ensembles for a full season while earning a scholarship stipend.

Choral Scholars will rehearse and perform alongside experienced adult musicians while participating in mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful community music-making. We already can’t wait to welcome our first cohort of student scholars into the fold!

🗓️ Important dates: Applications for the 2026-2027 program will close Aug. 23. Auditions will take place Aug. 29. Learn more and apply on our website: https://www.chesterriverchorale.org/about/choral-scholars-program/

Our River Voices ensemble has been out and about in the community this month! A roundup of May events: ⛵️Flag raising ev...
05/25/2026

Our River Voices ensemble has been out and about in the community this month! A roundup of May events:

⛵️Flag raising event at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club
📍Justice Day, at the dedication of the James Taylor Historical Marker (learn more: https://sumnerhall.org/james-taylor-justice-coalition/)
🇺🇸Chestertown Memorial Day Parade concert at Memorial Park (pictured)

We’re grateful for these opportunities to support local events and programs with music! 🎶

05/18/2026

Although we’ve shared a great deal from behind the scenes of our Ireland tour, we have even more in store – this time, in the form of some professional recordings from our participation in the Fingal Festival of Voices! 🎶

First up is “No Time,” Arr. by Susan Brumfield, which you may remember from our Spring 2023 concert, “Time After Time.”

Congratulations to the Washington College Chorale on their incredible performance of Dreamsong — the standing ovation sa...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to the Washington College Chorale on their incredible performance of Dreamsong — the standing ovation says it all! 👏🏻🥳

The CRC Chamber Singers were honored to participate for the final two concert pieces. Truly a dynamic finale to our 2025-26 season of community and music making! 🎶

04/21/2026

Dreamsong is almost here! 🎶 Enjoy a sneak preview of what’s in store: five pieces, two choirs (Washington College Chorale joined by the CRC Chamber Singers), and a program full of color, energy, and breathtaking moments.

Experience it live this Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Gibson Center for the Arts. 🎟️ Reserve your free tickets today: https://wacarts.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200528545

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101 N Cross St
Chestertown, MD
21620-1527

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