Blue Ridge Consort:

Home City: Asheville, NC

About: Blue Ridge Consort is a choral ensemble dedicated to inspiring and empowering the communities of Western North Carolina through the transformative power of choral music. Committed to artistic excellence, the ensemble presents performances of the highest caliber, fostering a deep connection between music and the people it serves. Rooted in the region’s rich heritage, Blue Ridge Consort embraces inclusivity, innovation, and community engagement, ensuring that its programming reflects both tradition and forward-thinking creativity as it brings people together through the shared experience of music.

Website: https://www.blueridgeconsort.com/

Contact: https://www.blueridgeconsort.com/contact

Facebook: http://facebook.com/blueridgeconsort

Instagram: http://instagram.com/blueridgeconsort

Caritas
A Capella Ensemble

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Dr. Jeremy Mims

About: “Choral artistry with a purpose”,
To promote and present outstanding choral performances in the Charlotte region, with a primary focus on a cappella music, while supporting the work of worthy social service non-profits.

Website: https://www.caritasacappella.org

Contact: info@caritasacappella.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caritasacappella/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caritasacappella/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7RzC3zFjZTJ6tJWwHiUhg/featured

Artistic Director,
Dr. Jeremy Mims

Charlotte Chamber Choir

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Matt Wetmore

About: The CHARLOTTE CHAMBER CHOIR is a semi-professional choral ensemble in its third year, founded in 2022 by artistic director Matt Wetmore. With a focus on performing a cappella works from throughout the choral repertoire, but especially within chamber works from the Renaissance to the Romantic, the Charlotte Chamber Choir seeks to present these choral masterpieces at a high level of artistry and passion.

Contact: charlottechamberchoir@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottechamberchoir

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottechamberchoir/

Artistic Director,
Matt Wetmore

Charlotte Chorale

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Andrew Struhar

About: The Charlotte Chorale is a secret gem of the Charlotte arts community. The Chorale is comprised of auditioned singers that enjoy singing a variety of styles of music and giving back to the community. Each concert has a creative musical theme so audience members are entertained with a variety of styles of music all in one show.

Website: https://charlottechoraleinc.org/

Contact: charlottechorale@hotmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032893313196

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottechorale

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharlotteChorale

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlottechorale

X: https://x.com/CChorale31695

Artistic Director,
Andrew Struhar

East Lincoln Community Chorus

Home City: Denver, NC
Director: Dustin Stamey

About:
The East Lincoln community chorus (ELCC) is a non-auditioned, all-volunteer chorus made up of passionate singers from all walks of life. We come together out of a shared love for music, community, and connection. Some of us are professional and seasoned performers, While others are singing in a group for the first time in years. What unites us is a belief that music has the power to build bridges, celebrate our shared humanity and bring joy to those around us. Rehearsals are held once a week, and we typically perform two to three major concerts per year. Anyone interested can find more information on our website (www.ELCCSings.com) or social media pages. To get connected, fill out the simple “Get in Touch” form on our website, and we'll contact you!

Website: https://www.elccsings.com/

Contact: elcc_sings@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlincolncommunitychorus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcc_sings/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elcc_sings

Artistic Director,
Dustin Stamey

Gardner-Webb University
Concert Choir

Home City: Boiling Springs, NC
Director: Dr. Joshua Cheney

About:
Concert Choir is the flagship choral ensemble at Gardner-Webb University. This auditioned ensemble of mixed voices is open to all students regardless of major. Concert Choir rehearses 4 times per week, performs on campus several times a year, travels regionally every year, and internationally every few years. Recent performances of note include an invited performance at the 2024 Conference of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, participation in a performance of Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem at L’Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and an invited performance for the 17th Organ at Davidson Concert Series. Concert Choir is under the direction of Dr. Joshua Cheney, who has served as the Director of Choral Activities at Gardner-Webb University since 2020. Concert Choir collaborates in performance with Mr. Timothy Scruggs, a Staff Accompanist and University Organist at Gardner-Webb since 2003.

Website: https://gardner-webb.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-and-sciences/music/concert-choir-ensemble/

Contact: jcheney1@gardner-webb.edu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardnerwebbmusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardnerwebbchoirs/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@gardner-webbmusic1228

Artistic Director,
Dr. Joshua Cheney

Gaston Choral Society

Home City: Gastonia, NC
Director: Daniel Wynkoop

About:
OUR MISSION:

♪ We serve our community by providing an accessible, quality musical experience.

♪ We foster a bond between our members based on a mutual
enjoyment of musical performance.

♪ We cultivate an understanding and appreciation for choral music.

OUR VISION

♪ We aim to become the cornerstone of choral arts in the Gaston County region.

♪ We aim to promote musical growth in our members, through ongoing education.

♪ We aim to form an inclusive space, for all to share their love of music.

Website: https://www.gastonchoralsociety.org/

Contact: shelly.murphy@gastonchoralsociety.org or SARAH.NOBLETT@GASTONCHORALSOCIETY.ORG

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gastonchoralsociety/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thegastonchoralsociety/

X:
https://x.com/GastonChoral

Artistic Director,
Daniel Wynkoop

Gay Men's Chorus
of Charlotte
&
7th Son

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: John Quillin

About:
Through artistic excellence, education, and engagement, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte along with the Women’s Chorus of Charlotte endeavor to create a society which values and respects its LGBTQ+ members.

Website: http://www.gmccharlotte.org/

Contact: info@gmccharlotte.org

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gmccharlotte

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmccharlotte/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/gmccharlotte

Artistic Director,
John Quillin

7th Son

Inspirar

Home City: Rock Hill, SC
Director: Dr. Jeremy Mims

About: Inspirar strives to engage, educate, impact, and inspire audiences through exceptional, high-level singing; promote unity and harmony through the performance of diverse choral literature; and provide transformative, awe-inspiring choral performances to listeners and supporters.

Website:
https://www.inspirarchoir.com

Contact:
inspirarchoir@gmail.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/inspirarchoir

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/inspirarchoir/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@InspirarChoir

Artistic Director,
Dr. Jeremy Mims

One Voice Chorus

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Dr. Cory Davis

About: One Voice is the LGBTQIA+ and allies chorus of Charlotte. Through artistic excellence, One Voice Chorus works to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people. Our achievement in choral music enables us to reach diverse groups to overcome misperceptions, and to grow personally, both as performers and as leaders in our community.

Website: https://onevoicechorus.com/

Contact: info@onevoicechorus.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneVoiceChorus/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onevoicechorus

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpht3AFcDLomVi2fB-rHAA

Opera Carolina Chorus

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Emily Jarrell Urbanek

About: The Opera Carolina Chorus is a vibrant ensemble consisting of local and regional singers. Chorus members perform onstage in grand opera productions and in concerts and community events. Membership is by audition only.

Website: http://www.operacarolina.org

Contact: emily@operacarolina.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11801766516

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operacarolina?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Piedmont Choral Society

Home City: Concord, NC
Director: Joseph Judge

About: The Piedmont Choral Society is a 60 voice auditioned choral society who perform two big concerts throughout the year including a beautiful Christmas performance and a selected theme for their spring performance. In addition to these, they host a non auditioned summer patriotic concert.

Website: https://piedmontchoralsociety.weebly.com/

Contact:
Email: pcsconcordnc@gmail.com
Phone: Kay Yates - (704) 699-6053

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Piedmont.Choral.Society

Queen Charlotte Chorus

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Debbie Lovelady

About: The Queen Charlotte Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is a competitive performing group of women singers dedicated to sharing and promoting the uniquely American art form of barbershop harmony through education and quality performance. By providing opportunities for musical excellence, personal growth, education, and leadership, we are creating an atmosphere of unity, enthusiasm, friendship, and empowerment in which each individual can realize her greatest potential within the organization.

Website:
http://www.queencharlottechorus.org/

Contact:
SING@queencharlottechorus.org

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/QueenCharlotteChorus

Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/queencharlottechorus/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@queencharlottechorus7661

Meetup:
http://www.meetup.com/queen-charlotte-chorus/

Artistic Director,
Debbie Lovelady

Queen City Vocals

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Miles Caraballo

About: Queen City Vocals is a Charlotte based a cappella group looking to create a music environment that incorporates challenging music as well as a welcoming social life! Versatility is important in QCV, that's why we perform contemporary rep as well as more choral/classical rep. We love getting out into our community and giving back this wonderful gift of music we have!

Contact:
Email: queencityvocals@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16gpf2vksQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queencityvocals?igsh=MWtkYTU0ZDVidzU4eA==

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@queencityvocals?si=Cbofg9ndAkGWN7oe

Royal Voices of Charlotte

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: Dr. Justin Smith

About: Royal Voices of Charlotte was formed in 2019 by Dr Justin Smith, Director of Choral Activities at Queens University, as an auditioned mixed choir performing repertoire of all types. They have performed by invitation at the North Carolina American Choral Directors Association state conference, sung at Carnegie Hall, and collaborated with Bach Akademie Charlotte at their summer Charlotte Bach Festival. Royal Voices have received acclaim nationally and internationally, performing back up to Sarah Brightman, winning First Prize in the Mixed Choir competition at the International Choral Kathaumixw in British Columbia, Canada, and performing as an invited choir at the national conference of the National Collegiate Choral Organization. In summer of 2024, they won the First Prize and a Special Jury Prize for Best Performance of a Contemporary Work at the Preveza International Choral Festival in Greece. During their 24-25 season, they collaborated with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra in a program featuring Bach’s Magnificat.


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402330430404181

Royal Voices of Charlotte

Artistic Director,
Dr. Justin Smith

Women's Chorus
of Charlotte
&
Vox Dominae

Home City: Charlotte, NC
Director: John Quillin

About:
Through artistic excellence, education, and engagement, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte along with the Women’s Chorus of Charlotte endeavor to create a society which values and respects its LGBTQ+ members.


Website:
http://www.gmccharlotte.org/

Contact:
info@gmccharlotte.org

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wccharlotte/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wccharlotte_/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/gmccharlotte

Artistic Director,
John Quillin

Vox Dominae

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