Jefferson Choral Society

04/23/2026

Join the Jefferson Choral Society for "Requiem for All People", a contemporary requiem by Aaron Garber, inspired during a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral that led to his return to composing after six years. Blending traditional Latin texts with scripture such as Psalm 23, the piece offers memorable melodies and an hour of music meant to leave audiences with a sense of peace. The Requiem features soprano soloist Penelope Shumate and is accompanied by piano and string quartet.

📍 Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta
🗓️ April 25 at 4:00 pm

📍 Snidow Chapel, University of Lynchburg
🗓️ April 26 at 4:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets: $25
👥 $20 each when buying 10 or more
🎓 Students & children: FREE

Get tickets at Lynchburgtickets.com, Georges Feed & Seed, Givens Books, or at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Tickets will also be available at the door!

04/20/2026

Experience "Requiem for All People" with the Jefferson Choral Society, a moving contemporary work by Aaron Garber. Inspired during a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, the piece marks his return to composing after six years. With its blend of traditional Latin texts and scripture such as Psalm 23, the work offers powerful, memorable melodies and a sense of peace that lingers beyond the final note. The Requiem features soprano soloist Penelope Shumate and is accompanied by piano and string quartet.

📍 Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta
🗓️ April 25 at 4:00 pm

📍 Snidow Chapel, University of Lynchburg
🗓️ April 26 at 4:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets: $25
👥 $20 each when buying 10 or more
🎓 Students & children: FREE

Get tickets at Lynchburgtickets.com, Georges Feed & Seed, Givens Books, or at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Tickets will also be available at the door!

04/07/2026

The Jefferson Choral Society invites you to experience "𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆", a contemporary work by Virginia composer Aaron Garber. Inspired during a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, the piece marks his return to composing after six years. Blending traditional Latin texts with scripture such as Psalm 23, the work offers powerful melodies and an hour of music designed to leave audiences with a lasting sense of peace. The Requiem features soprano soloist Penelope Shumate and is accompanied by piano and string quartet.

📍 Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta
🗓️ April 25 at 4:00 pm

📍 Snidow Chapel, University of Lynchburg
🗓️ April 26 at 4:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets: $25
👥 $20 each when buying 10 or more
🎓 Students & children: FREE

Get tickets at Lynchburgtickets.com, Georges Feed & Seed, Givens Books, or at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Tickets will also be available at the door!

03/20/2026

The Jefferson Choral Society invites you to experience Requiem for All People, a contemporary requiem by Virginia composer Aaron Garber, inspired by a moment inside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that sparked his return to composing after six years. Blending traditional Latin texts with scripture such as Psalm 23, the work offers powerful melodies and an hour of music meant to leave audiences with a sense of peace. The performance will also feature a string quartet and the incredible soloist Penelope Shumate.

Tickets:

$25 Adults
Group rate for 10 or more: $20 per ticket
Children or students: Free

Tickets available at https://www.lynchburgtickets.com/requiem-for-all-people, Givens Books, Trinity Ecumenical Parish, and from JCS singers!

📅 April 25, 2026 | 4:00 pm
📍 Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta, VA

📅 April 26, 2026 | 4:00 pm
📍 Snidow Chapel, University of Lynchburg

April 25, Saturday at 4:00 pm Trinity Ecumenical, Moneta April 26, Sunday at 4:00 pm Snidow Chapel, U. of L

03/13/2026

Preparations are underway for the Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale to be held tomorrow, March 14 at Moose Lodge 715 on Lakeside Drive. Come and shop from 8AM - 1 PM. All proceeds benefit Jefferson Choral Society.

03/09/2026

Come out to the Moose Lodge of Lakeside Drive on Saturday and shop for bargains!

03/09/2026

We had a marvelous time performing "Be Our Guest: A Collection of Disney Favorites" at the Historic Academy Theatre. From beloved classics to modern favorites, the performance brought generations together for an afternoon of music and nostalgia!

02/25/2026

Many thanks to all who came out to our "Be Our Guest: A Collection of Disney Favorites" concert this past weekend. You were a great audience and we loved performing for you!

We hope to see you again on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Ecumenical Church in Moneta, VA, or Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 pm at Snidow Chapel, University of Lynchburg, for our next concert "Requiem for All People."

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02/19/2026

✨ A little rehearsal magic happening over here… ✨

The Jefferson Choral Society is hard at work bringing Disney to life, and we cannot wait to share it with you! From timeless classics like When You Wish Upon a Star and Zip-a-Dee Doo-Dah to favorites like Circle of Life, A Whole New World, Let It Go, The Bare Necessities, and more, this concert is packed with songs that have shaped generations.

🎶 The Jefferson Choral Society: Be Our Guest – A Collection of Disney Favorites
📅 February 22 | 4:00–5:45 pm
📍 Historic Academy Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: $10–$50 @ https://academycenter.org/event/the-jefferson-choral-society-be-our-guest-a-collection-of-disney-favorites/

Tickets also available at the door!

Children of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney character. Come sing along, relive the memories, and make a few new ones with us.

These rehearsal photos are just a glimpse of the joy and energy heading your way. Trust us, you’re going to want to be in the room when the curtain rises. 🏰🎵

02/14/2026

Be our guest and sing along to the magic!

Join the Jefferson Choral Society for Be Our Guest: A Collection of Disney Favorites, a joyful musical journey through 90 years of Disney music—from timeless classics to modern favorites the whole family loves.

Featuring beloved songs like When You Wish Upon a Star, The Bare Necessities, Circle of Life, A Whole New World, Let It Go, and more! Kids of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite Disney character, so go the distance, bring your imagination, and celebrate the music that reminds us… it really is a small world.

Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 pm
Historic Academy Theatre, Academy Center of the Arts

Tickets: Purchase Tickets HERE: https://academycenter.org/event/the-jefferson-choral-society-be-our-guest-a-collection-of-disney-favorites/

Adults: $25, $35, $50 (plus taxes and fees)
Children under 12 (when accompanied by an adult): $10

Join the Jefferson Choral Society in a musical journey through 90 years of America’s favorite family film studio! Enjoy favorites of the classic era such as “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Zip-a-Dee Doo-Dah”; 1960s hits such as “The Bare Necessities” and “Supercalifragilisticexpiali...

12/15/2025

Many thanks to all who came out to our Christmas "Welcome Yule" concert over the weekend. You were a great audience and we loved performing for you. We hope to see you again on February 22 as we present "Be Our Guest: A Collection of Disney Favorites" at the Academy Center of the Arts.

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12/13/2025

Today's the day! Come and listen to some great Christmas music with the Jefferson Choral Society - 7:30 PM, Snidow Chapel at University of Lynchburg. If you can't come tonight, you'll have another chance tomorrow at 4 PM! I hope to see you at one of these performances.