Chester River Chorale

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/

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.”

05/07/2026

Check out a recap of our “Where Voices Meet” concerts and find out the theme for our 2026-2027 season! 🎉

Chester River Chorale Uplifts Audiences with “Where Voices Meet” ...Read more at https://chestertownspy.org/2026/05/07/chester-river-chorale-uplifts-audiences-with-where-voices-meet/

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

04/19/2026

Wherever voices meet, hearts are never far behind. 🤍🧡 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our performances this week and weekend to celebrate the music that has shaped, and continues to shape the American spirit!

Stay tuned for announcements about our 2026-27 season – planning is well underway, and we have much in store!✨

04/14/2026

The CRC Chamber Singers ensemble is excited to collaborate with the Washington College Chorale for a combined number in their upcoming “Dreamsong” concert on April 22 at Gibson Center for the Arts. (Hint: It’s a piece from our spring concert and our award-winning performance in Ireland!)

Concert admission is FREE and open to all. Reserve your free ticket on Washington College’s event page: https://wacarts.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200528545

04/08/2026

📣 There’s one more chance for you to come hear us perform “Where Voices Meet”: At our Open Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, April 15! We received lots of positive feedback from folks who attended the open dress rehearsal performance of our winter concert – it’s a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes into how everything comes together in real time as we polish, practice, and prepare for our weekend concerts.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets while they last! Link in comments.