Handel Choir of Baltimore

Handel Choir of Baltimore Handel Choir of Baltimore is an oratorio society of auditioned singers founded in 1935 that performs choral and choral-orchestral repertory.

Go to https://handelchoir.org for information about our history, auditions and more!

AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Handel Choir of Baltimore's 92nd season: Renewal.A fresh season of growth and new beginnings ...
05/28/2026

AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Handel Choir of Baltimore's 92nd season: Renewal.

A fresh season of growth and new beginnings with a full hour of newly commissioned music, including What The Earth Remembers: a brand new oratorio for choir and orchestra by GRAMMY-nominated composer Shawn Okpebholo with libretto by Marcus Amaker.

Auditions are open for community choristers of all voice parts. Community chorister audition times will not be pre-screened. When you sign up for a date, that date is yours! We will see you then!

Pro-chorister auditions are currently being heard for altos and tenors only. All pro-chorister auditions will be pre-screened. You will be emailed to confirm your pro chorister audition time if your materials are accepted.

Sign up for your audition time here: https://forms.gle/8tWfP5LsvBPYLnkz5 or at handelchoir.org/auditions

Many things have changed in the last decade...Too many to name in this post. One thing that has NOT changed is Handel Ch...
05/09/2026

Many things have changed in the last decade...
Too many to name in this post. One thing that has NOT changed is Handel Choir’s adventurous spirit. Handel Choir’s unique repertoire. Handel Choir’s... coolness, you might say.

In fact, in 2016 prominent Baltimore arts critic Tim Smith did say exactly this. “Listening to the Talbot work unfold at the Baltimore Basilica, I got the distinct impression that this ensemble has become the cool chorus in town.” - Handel Choir excels in Baltimore premiere of ‘Path of Miracles,’ The Baltimore Sun. (Linked in our story!)

Where and when can you hear this cool choir?

Tomorrow at St. Mark’s Lutheran church at 3pm, as we present our season finale:
Audacity, Electrified.
It will be cool.
We’ll see you there.

How many percussion instruments can you spy in this picture??There’s more out of frame, too! We can’t wait to bring to l...
05/07/2026

How many percussion instruments can you spy in this picture??

There’s more out of frame, too! We can’t wait to bring to life Schnittke’s powerful Requiem and Bernstein’s exuberant Chichester Psalms with this incredible ensemble. Don’t miss out on this absolutely electrifying afternoon with us this weekend. Tickets are available at handelchoir.org/25-26-season

This Saturday! Join us in the  Arts District for a glorious afternoon of sights and sounds. Schnittke’s raucous Requiem ...
05/06/2026

This Saturday! Join us in the Arts District for a glorious afternoon of sights and sounds. Schnittke’s raucous Requiem and Bernstein’s jubilant Chichester Psalms anchor a program of colorful music, to include Ayanna Woods’ percussion work Double Drum Dutch for an extra dose of excitement for all.

In-person and livestream tickets are still available at handelchoir.org/25-26-season

05/05/2026

A special edition of today with composer Evan Tucker, whose piece Modeh Ani we will be premiering this Saturday at our season finale Audacity, Electrified!

Haven't made your Mother's Day weekend plans yet?! We have you covered!Spend the day on Saturday with mom in Baltimore's...
05/04/2026

Haven't made your Mother's Day weekend plans yet?! We have you covered!

Spend the day on Saturday with mom in Baltimore's Station North Arts District! Enjoy a pre-concert lunch at The Royal Blue, Guilford Hall Brewery, or one of the many other amazing restaurants within walking distance, or a short drive!

Come early to the stunning St. Mark's Lutheran Church to hear from Maestro Brian Bartoldus about what went into crafting the exceptionally unique Schnittke Requiem.

Take your seat in the beautifully painted sanctuary, bathed in light streaming in from the Tiffany stained glass windows, and enjoy Bernstein's beloved Chichester Psalms, Schnittke's Requiem, and a brand new piece: Modeh Ani, written especially for this concert: Handel Choir's season finale.

After the concert, grab a drink in the airy courtyard of Dutch Courage or the cozy dining room of Alma Cocina Latina.

We are looking forward to a day celebrating the amazing art, food, and musicians of Baltimore!

TODAY ONLY: Buy one in -person ticket, get a second one at 20% off for mom! Enter code CELEBRATEMOM at checkout!

(Valid on in-person tickets only!)

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05/01/2026

The Chandos small ensemble had a lovely time sharing music at at ! Thank you for having us! 🍋🌷

Don’t miss our concert NEXT weekend just a few blocks away at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on May 9 at 3pm!

The Schnittke Requiem is scored for organ, choir, soloists, brass, piano, celesta, electric guitar and bass, and percuss...
04/27/2026

The Schnittke Requiem is scored for organ, choir, soloists, brass, piano, celesta, electric guitar and bass, and percussion ensemble... including a marimba with the sole purpose of playing one single note in the entirety of all 14 movements: an E.

Schnittke scored, at times, a 12-way split for SSSAAATTTBBB. And yet, the marimba gets one. single. note.

Come to our concert on May 9th to see an instrument the size of your dining table brought in to play exactly one note in exactly one movement of a 40-minute work.

In-person and livestream tickets are available at handelchoir.org/25-26-season !

04/22/2026

In honor of we are thrilled to be making a very special announcement!

Handelchoir.org/what-the-earth-remembers

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120 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD
21014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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