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Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Christ Episcopal Church: 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207
Ticket Cost:
General Admission: $25
Students: $5 (Valid Student ID Required at the Door)
Link to purchase tickets: https://www.caritasacappella.org
Description:
The Road Home: Celebrating American Choral Composers brings together music that reflects the extraordinary breadth of the American choral tradition, spanning centuries, styles and stories.
From the early American sounds of William Billings to the spiritual traditions represented by R. Nathaniel Dett and William L. Dawson, the program travels through the music of Amy Beach, Samuel Barber, Alice Parker, Randall Thompson, Morten Lauridsen, Stephen Paulus, Jake Runestad and others. Along the way, familiar melodies such as Shenandoah and The Road Home explore themes of faith, longing, hope, belonging and the places, both physical and emotional, that call us home.
The program will also feature Craig Hella Johnson’s choral arrangement of Dolly Parton’s Light of a Clear Blue Morning. Written by Parton during a time of personal transition, the song looks beyond difficulty toward hope and the promise of a new beginning. Its message feels especially poignant following the loss of Parton this week, and Caritas is honored to include her unmistakably American voice among the composers and songwriters celebrated in this concert.
Join Caritas A Cappella Ensemble for an evening that traces the many paths of American choral music and reminds us that, across generations and traditions, music has a remarkable way of leading us home.
Coming Up This Week!
Caritas A Capella Ensemble Presents:
The Road Home:
Celebrating American Choral Composers
International Choral Composers Institute, 2026
Website: https://www.internationalchoralcomposersinstitute.org
Dates: June 23rd - 28th
Conference Location: Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City: 320 E Ninth St. Charlotte, NC, 28202
Link to Register: https://www.internationalchoralcomposersinstitute.org/registration
Event Registration Costs: (payment plans available)
Auditioned Track: $1,190, (Due by May 15th)
Non-auditioned Track: $590, (Due by May 15th)
Description: What is ICCI?
The International Choral Composers Institute (ICCI) is a 5-day immersive program dedicated to nurturing and instructing choral composers and lyricists of all levels while connecting them with real-world editors and publishers.
Both Virtual and in-person options available.
What to Expect:
• Daily Master Classes & Lectures – Explore key aspects of choral composition, including techniques, lyric writing/setting, writing for varied difficulty levels, publication insights, and more.
• Daily Visits from Publishing House Editors & Owners including how to get published with them and time to meet them following their session.
Small-Group Private Lessons – Gain firsthand knowledge from award-winning composers:
Non-Auditioned Track: Watch small-group instruction sessions with master composers and participate in large-group classes.
Auditioned Track: Receive personalized, one-on-one feedback in small-group instruction from an award-winning composer.
Auditioned - Lyricist Track: Receive personalized, one-on-one feedback in small-group instruction from lyricist/poet, Tony Silvestri.
Reading Sessions & Performance Opportunity (Auditioned Track only) – Participants will have their compositions or poetry/lyrics either featured in a reading session or performed for the Final Concert on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
All classes will be during the day from 9-5 (EDT), and evenings will be reserved for creating, socializing/collaborating with other composers, and dining. A virtual option is also offered.
Looking Ahead!
NC ACDA Fall Conference, 2026
Appalachia Sings
Website: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2026-fall-conference
Dates: October 9th - 10th
Conference Location: First Baptist Church Asheville: 5 Oak St, Asheville, NC 28801
Link to Register: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2026-fall-conference/registration
Event Registration Costs: Early Bird
Regular Member: $103
Retired Member (as directed by ACDA, member must be retired from ALL choral positions): $70
Young Professional (first three years after undergraduate): $70
Student (currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree): $45
Event Registration Costs: After September 7th
Regular Member: $128
Retired Member (as directed by ACDA, member must be retired from ALL choral positions): $95
Young Professional (first three years after undergraduate): $95
Student (currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree): $45
Description:
The North Carolina chapter of the American Choral Directors Association is holding its 2026 Fall Conference! The conference will take place at First Baptist Church Asheville and is open to ALL ACDA members. This Event boasts a number of awe-inspiring performances, learning experiences for those looking to grow their skill as directors and / or choral musicians, and unique opportunities for choir students to collaborate and perform together. so what are you waiting for? register today!
The conference Includes:Performances by auditioned ensembles from throughout the state and Beyond, bringing high quality music making and repertoire to life for all who wish to hear.
interest / Professional Development Sessions for choral directors and educators alike looking to gain new ideas and insights to bring back to their own choir rooms.
NC Sings! Where students 4th grade through 8th Grade can join with other students from across NC to learn and make music together under An amazing guest clinician.
Conducting Masterclass where Attendees can listen and observe as the year's chosen applicants Lead the Showcased choir while Working with a clinician and conductor of renown to grow their conducting skills and abilities.
Featured Events!
Headlining Event
On Friday night, we will celebrate the Music of Appalachia! Jake Runestad’s newly composed Mountain Songs will be performed by area high school and collegiate singers from Western Carolina University led by the composer himself and accompanied by local bluegrass and string players. The concert will also spotlight Western Carolina University and local bluegrass artists Josh Goforth and Zoe & Cloyd. All are welcome!
Parking Info:
Free Parking available in the church parking lot.
NC Sings!
Attention all directors and teachers of 4th through 8th grade treble singers!
Bring your students to join the NC Sings 2026 Treble Choir for Mountains of Fun and Music that Soars! This one-day, no-preparation-required treble choir festival will take place on Saturday, October 10, 202, from 9 am to 5 pm at First Baptist Church in Asheville as part of the NCACDA Fall conference.
Our outstanding clinician for this year is Liliana Salinas, Artistic Director of the Miami Children’s Chorus.
NC Sings! Festival Highlights:
Set in the mountains of beautiful western North Carolina
One-day choral festival from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Singers learn three exciting songs with clinician Liliana Salinas
Singers perform at 4:30 pm in the final concert of the NC ACDA Fall Conference
A fun day of music and making friends with singers from all over North Carolina
NO ADVANCE PREPARATION for teachers and singers
Register your singers and let their voices soar at NC Sings!
Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 9am - 5pm
Performance time: 4:30pm
Registration Cost: $45 / singer (up to 8 singers)
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25th
Link to more info, registration, and clinician bio: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2026-fall-conference/nc-sings-2026
Link to more info and clinician bio: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2026-fall-conference/featured-performances/jake-runestad
Concert Info:
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 7pm
First Baptist Church Asheville: 5 Oak St, Asheville, NC 28801
Ticket Info:
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased ahead of time or at the door. Purchase tickets using the button below. NC ACDA conference attendees will receive complimentary admission with their badge.
Headlining Clinician:
Jake Runestad
NC Sings Clinician:
Liana Salinas
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