Festival Chorale Oregon

04/12/2026

Join us tomorrow for an unforgettable night. The stage is set, all we need is you! Tickets available at the door.

04/07/2026

You can ignore the ”dad jokes”, but NASA’s site also has the Artemis following a treble clef path!

04/01/2026

Thanks for the shoutout ArtsWatch!

Chanticleer all over the state; Rollo Dilworth with Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir; Pinkham and Brahms in Salem and Portland; Portland Symphonic Girlchoir sings music by alumna Amy Burgess; the return of Portland Symphonic Choir and Push/Fold Dance Company's Rachmaninoff’s "All Night Vigil";...

03/31/2026

Two Giants, One Birthday! 🎂🎂

On this day, we celebrate two of the greatest composers who ever lived:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685) — The father of Western music. Master of counterpoint, fugue, and everything in between. His music is the foundation upon which all of classical music stands.

Joseph Haydn (1732) — "Papa Haydn," the father of the symphony AND the string quartet. Without him, Mozart and Beethoven would not exist as we know them.

Fun fact: Bach was born on March 21 (Old Style calendar), which converts to March 31 in our modern calendar — the exact same day Haydn was born 47 years later!

Who's your favorite — Bach or Haydn? 👇🏻

03/18/2026

Join us for an evening of elegance, nostalgia, and beautiful music.

Festival Chorale Oregon is joined by collaborative pianists Amy Harris and Anne Britt for a captivating performance of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes. Their refined 4-hand piano artistry perfectly complements the rich, expressive voices of the chorale—bringing warmth, charm, and timeless beauty to every note.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon out filled with music that stirs the heart and lifts the spirit. Bring a friend, share the experience, and make it a memorable moment together.

Get your tickets today —this is a concert you won’t want to miss.

03/03/2026

Get your tickets 🎫

Festival Chorale Oregon presents Harmonies of the Heart — April 12 at the Elsinore Theatre. Get tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/56178678/harmonies-of-the-heart-salem-elsinore-theatre

02/24/2026

Spring concert rehearsals are in full swing and the music is already blooming!
We can’t wait to bring these beautiful sounds to life for you. Stay tuned!

02/13/2026

Festival Chorale Oregon, a Salem-based civic choir now in its 48th season, seeks a new Conductor/Artistic Director at the retirement of our founder, Dr. Solveig Holmquist.
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Philosophically committed to being self-auditioning, the ensemble primarily focuses on performing the major choral/orchestral masterworks, but often explores other repertoire. We look forward to sharing the successful candidate’s artistic vision.
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Interested parties may receive additional information about the organization and the audition process by emailing [email protected]. Auditions will be held during the fall of 2027 and spring of 2028, with a formal passing of the baton at the downbeat of the 2028-2029 season.

01/19/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Register for Winter Term!

This Tuesday, January 20, is the final opportunity to register in person to join Festival Chorale Oregon for this term. If you’ve been considering singing with us, now is the time!

Our season repertoire includes:
🎼 Brahms – Liebeslieder Walzer
🎼 Daniel Pinkham – Wedding Cantata
🎼 Plus additional works

📍 Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Salem
🗓 Date: Tuesday, January 20
⏰ Please arrive early to complete registration before rehearsal

We’d love to welcome you into our choir community for a season of beautiful music-making and connection.
Feel free to share with friends who might love to join!

01/13/2026

First rehearsal is TODAY!
It’s not too late to join us this season — you can still register at the door starting at 6:00 PM and sing with us tonight!
Come be part of the music

Sing with Festival Chorale Oregon this Winter!

Winter term rehearsals for Festival Chorale Oregon’s 2025–26 season begin Tuesday, January 13, and we are excited to welcome new and returning singers to our community.

This term’s repertoire includes:
✨ Johannes Brahms – Liebeslieder Walzer
✨ Daniel Pinkham – Wedding Cantata
✨ Additional works to round out a rich and rewarding season

🗓 Rehearsals: Every Tuesday, January 13 – April 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00–9:30 PM
📍 Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Salem

If you love choral music and meaningful musical collaboration, this is the perfect time to join us. All voice parts welcome!

👉 Registration link in caption.
Please share with friends who might love to sing with us!

01/05/2026

Sing with Festival Chorale Oregon this Winter!

Winter term rehearsals for Festival Chorale Oregon’s 2025–26 season begin Tuesday, January 13, and we are excited to welcome new and returning singers to our community.

This term’s repertoire includes:
✨ Johannes Brahms – Liebeslieder Walzer
✨ Daniel Pinkham – Wedding Cantata
✨ Additional works to round out a rich and rewarding season

🗓 Rehearsals: Every Tuesday, January 13 – April 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00–9:30 PM
📍 Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Salem

If you love choral music and meaningful musical collaboration, this is the perfect time to join us. All voice parts welcome!

👉 Registration link in caption.
Please share with friends who might love to sing with us!