The Piedmont Choral Society Presents:
Nightfall

Dates / Times:
1. Friday, April 24th / 7:30pm
2. Sunday, April 26th / 3:00pm

Locations:
1. All Saints' Episcopal Church: 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord, NC
2. First Presbyterian Church: 126 W. North Street, Albemarle, NC

Ticket Cost: Free!

Description:

Step into an evening of beauty, reflection, and wonder as the Piedmont Choral Artists, under the direction of Joseph Judge, present Nightfall: Music of Stars, Dreams, and the Nocturne. This evocative program traces a poetic journey from the quiet stillness of dusk, through the shimmer of starlight and the mystery of dreams, and into the radiant promise of dawn.

Featuring music by Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ola Gjeilo, Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, and more, Nightfall offers a richly expressive choral experience filled with luminous harmonies and deeply moving texts. Join us for a concert that invites you to pause, reflect, and be carried away by the beauty of the night.

North Mecklenburg Community Chorus Presents:
Of Thee We Sing!

Dates / Times:
1. Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 / 7:00pm
2. Sunday, April 26th, 2026 / 3:00pm

Locations:
1. Cain Center for the Arts: 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

2. Huntersville Veterans Park: 201 Huntersville Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Ticket Cost: Free! (Tickets Required for Thursday performance)

Link to register / claim FREE tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/54336431/north-mecklenburg-community-chorusof-thee-we-sing-cornelius-cain-center-for-the-arts-special-engagements?partner_id=100&_ga=2.42607653.102374200.1774977316-2053228459.1774977315

Description:

Celebrate America's 250th with the north mecklenburg community chorus with songs that shaped our nation's rich cultural heritage - ranging from soulful folk tunes, heartfelt blues, catchy pop hits and dazzling broadway melodies. Our chorus is 65 singers strong and will be accompanied by keyboard, bass, cello, violin and brass.

Winthrop University Choirs Present:
I, Too, Sing America

Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop University: 1703 Memorial Cir, Rock Hill, SC 29733

Ticket Cost: Free!

Description:

Our next concert is Tuesday April 21st; join us as we celebrate the heritage of American choral music. Featuring Credo by Margaret Bonds, a piece that lay dormant for over 50 years!

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Central Piedmont Theater Presents:
Shrek: The Musical

Dates / Times:
1. Friday, April 24th / 7:30pm
2. Saturday, April 25th / 7:30pm
3. Sunday, April 26th / 2:30pm
4. Thursday, April 30th / 7:30pm
5. Friday, May 1st / 7:30pm
6. Saturday, May 2nd / 7:30pm
7. Sunday, May 3rd / 2:30pm

Dale F. Halton Theater (CPCC): 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Ticket Costs: (family and group discounts available)
Adult: $27.30
Child: $14.18

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053795/shrek-charlotte-dale-fhalton-theater

Description:

"Once upon a time, there was an ogre named Shrek...."

Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who goes on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her own rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and several other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. And his name is Shrek!

BOGO available for the Thursday performance. Family 4-Pack (2 Adults and 2 children) discount any date.

Piedmont Choral Society Presents:
Voices, Verse, and Song
An American Choral Landscape

Dates / Times:
1. Friday, May 1st, 2026 / 7:00pm
2. Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 / 3:00pm

Location: First Baptist Church: 200 Branchview Dr. SE, Concord, NC 28025

Ticket Cost: Free!

Description:

250th Birthday Celebration of the United States. Works of American composers and poets.

Featuring music rooted in the American Choral tradition; hymns and spirituals, Broadway and film classics, and poetry by Robert Frost, Sara Teasdale, and James Agee

Queen City Performing Arts Presents:
After Dark: Splash

Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Time: 7:30pm

Location: The Pine: 4100 Raleigh St Suite #113, Charlotte, NC, 28206

Ticket Costs: $125

Link to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/afterdark-splash-2026-aoan5f

Description:

One night. One room. One incredible impact. AFTERDARK: SPLASH is back — and you’re invited.

Join the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte for an evening of: Live music that moves you Great food + full bar Auction experiences you actually want A vibrant, welcoming community Every ticket helps power performances, outreach, and visibility for LGBTQ+ voices in Charlotte. Make it a night out. Make it meaningful.

Guest Night with the Queen Charlotte Chorus!

Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Location: Pineville United Methodist Church: 110 S Polk St. Pineville, NC 28134

Description:

Queen Charlotte Chorus:
Guest Night

Love to sing? Curious about a cappella harmony? Come spend an evening with the Queen Charlotte Chorus and see what we’re all about.

We’re opening our doors on Tuesday, May 5th, and we’d love to have you join us. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 6:00–6:15pm for check‑in so you can settle in before we start singing.

Whether you’re brand‑new to singing or have years of experience, you’re welcome here. This is a relaxed, supportive night to meet the chorus, learn a little about our style of music, and experience the joy of singing with other women who love 4-part harmony.

Bring your voice, your curiosity, and that enthusiasm you save for singing in the car — we can’t wait to meet you.

If you have any questions, send an email to join@queencharlottechorus.org and we’ll get back to you.

Caritas A Cappella Ensemble Presents:
En français

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church: 3115 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC, 28211

Ticket Costs:
Adults: $28.52
Students: $7.18 (Valid student ID required at the door)

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/en-francais-a-french-choral-journey-tickets-1986169321908?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRDw-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPTDQ5aFVXdThSYmRqSVZXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhuYM_YwYEa0Ra0QuWvRi4fd-8kjpQ7EnTdyPkoNsSzvQLgmhtyP8IdeihLF_aem_tqvWm2urajL8ohzxF5m82w

Description:

Spanning centuries of music, this program invites you into a luminous soundscape where voices illuminate both the sacred and the everyday.

Join Caritas A Cappella Ensemble for En français: A French Choral Journey, a program that traces the evolution of French choral music from the Renaissance to today. Featuring works by Josquin des Prez, Maurice Duruflé, Francis Poulenc, and Claude Debussy, the concert moves seamlessly between sacred motets and secular chansons.

From the serene beauty of Josquin’s Ave Maria to the rich, chant-inspired harmonies of Duruflé and the striking emotional contrasts of Poulenc, the program highlights the depth and variety of the French choral tradition. Lighter selections, including Renaissance songs and folk-inspired works, add moments of playfulness and charm.

The result is a vibrant and expressive evening of a cappella music spanning 500 years, yet unified by language, poetry, and sound.

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Sing with the
Queen Charlotte Chorus

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Rehearsal Location: Pineville United Methodist Church, fellowship hall: 101 S. Polk St. Pineville, NC, 28134

Cost to attend: Free

Your Recurring Event Here!

Description:

Come sing with us! The Queen Charlotte Chorus is looking for women of all ages who love to sing. We rehearse every Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 9:00pm. All of our rehearsals are open to visitors. No music training is required - you just need to be able to carry a tune! We perform for the public regularly and compete in a five-state region every spring as part of Sweet Adelines International.

Over 30,000 women all over the world have discovered the joy of a cappella singing through Sweet Adelines. You may choose to audition after four visits. The audition song is from our current repertoire, so you will already have one song under your belt! Our members hail from all over the Charlotte region - some of us drive over an hour to get to rehearsal each week! We are educators, business professionals, medical personnel, accountants, moms; all sisters because we share a passion for singing and performing.

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Recurring Events

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, 2025
Deeply Rooted

Website: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2025-fall-conference

Dates: October 10th - 11th

Conference Location: Queens University of Charlotte: 2319 Wellesley Ave, Charlotte, NC 28274

Link to Register: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2025-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 1st

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 2025 Fall Conference! The conference will take place at Queens University of Charlotte 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, 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.
- Lab Choir Open to all conference attendees to Learn and make music together with our clinician and local gospel choir.
- NC Sings! Where students 4th grade and up can join with other students from across NC to learn and make music together under amazing guest clinicians.
- Collegiate Festival Chorus where college students can combine together, under a fabulous guest clinician, and use their singing skills and musical abilities to put on an incredible performance for conference goers and audience members.
- 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!

Collegiate Festival Choir:

The North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (NC ACDA) invites collegiate conductors to select students to participate in the third annual Collegiate Festival Chorus. The 2025 clinician is Dr. Frances Fonza from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Registration Cost: $55 / Student
More registration info will be Made available in August

Music:
- Wangol by Sten Kallman
- In Bright Mansions Above arr. by Roland M. Carter
- Joy Never Leaves by Christopher Harris
- Hallelujah You're Worthy by Judith McAllister
  (Will be taught by rote)

Link to more info and clinician bio: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2025-fall-conference/collegiate-festival-chorus

NC Sings!

The North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (NC ACDA) invites North Carolina conductors to bring singers to participate the 2025 NC Sings! event, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in conjunction with the Fall NC ACDA state conference on the campus of Queens University in Charlotte.

NC Sings! is an annual one day choral festival for singers where all of the music is learned on site. That's right, no extra rehearsals ahead of time to teach the notes. School, church, and community choir conductors select and register motivated singers, and the master conductors do the rest. The choirs will begin rehearsals at 8:30 am, and present a concert at 4:00 pm. All rehearsals and the performance will take place on the campus of Queens University.

Date: Saturday, October 11th

Registration Cost: $40 / singer
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12th

Link to more info, registration, and clinician bios: https://www.ncacdaonline.org/2025-fall-conference/nc-sings-2025

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