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Worcester Chorus & Friends: Ellington & Gershwin
11-01-2026 5:00 pm
The Worcester Chorus performs selections from Porgy and Bess, singers from WPI Festival Chorus perform a choral & orchestral arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, plus an orchestral performance of Ellington’s Three Black Kings, all conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, Artist-in-Residence.
Program
George Gershwin, arr. Michael Fennelly – Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin, arr. Robert Russell Bennett – Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Duke Ellington, arr. Luther Henderson – Three Black Kings
Worcester Chorus & Friends: Ellington & Gershwin
11-01-2026 5:00 pm
The Worcester Chorus performs selections from Porgy and Bess, singers from WPI Festival Chorus perform a choral & orchestral arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue, plus an orchestral performance of Ellington’s Three Black Kings, all conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, Artist-in-Residence.
Program
George Gershwin, arr. Michael Fennelly – Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin, arr. Robert Russell Bennett – Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Duke Ellington, arr. Luther Henderson – Three Black Kings
Music Worcester Celebrates 250th
11-06-2026 7:00 pm
$20 - $76
Mechanics Hall
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Everett McCorvey’s curated program that includes works by Beethoven and Margaret Bonds, featuring performances by The Soldiers’ Chorus of The U.S Army Field Band, the First Unitarian Church of Worcester Choir, the Worcester Children's Chorus and the Bridgewater State University Choral Society.
Cape Ann Symphony - 2026 Holiday Pops
11-28-2026 2:00 pm
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Symphony Chorus under the joyful direction of Brittany Betts. This festive celebration brings seasonal magic through multiple performances filled with warmth and cheer. The program sparkles with Leroy Anderson's joyful Christmas Festival and a gorgeous arrangement of the timeless Greensleeves. Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Selections transport audiences through the enchanted world of Clara and her Prince with favorites including the spirited Trepak, elegant Waltz of the Flowers, and charming character dances. The concert celebrates the Festival of Lights with both Custer's grand Chanukah Festival in full orchestra splendor and Holcomb's Festive Sounds of Hannukah. Broadway magic shines through John Higgins' delightful Christmas on Broadway arrangement, while Sebesky's playful Christmas Scherzo and Pinkzebra's tender Winter Lullaby add moments of whimsy and reflection. The program also features John Rutter's exquisite choral work What Sweeter Music and the jubilant Rejoice! How Great Our Joy. The concert concludes with a joyous sing-along that brings the entire audience together in the spirit of the season — a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with your community!
Handel Messiah: Worcester Chorus
12-05-2026 7:00 pm
$55 - $100
The Worcester Chorus celebrates the season with their annual presentation of this cherished holiday staple, known for the jubilant and dramatic “Hallelujah” chorus. Attending Messiah has become a beloved tradition for many families and choral music fans in the Greater Worcester community and beyond.
This year’s concert features the return of the soloists who were featured in 2025 to high acclaim.
Handel was a star of his era, and wrote music that stands the test of time. Messiah is the story of Jesus Christ, set in three parts (“acts”) that alternate between recitatives, arias, and choruses. What was originally written for Easter has now become a Christmas tradition, as the work tells the story of Christ from birth through death and glory. Ensembles across the world gather to perform this work year after year, whether it’s in full or simply performing the “Hallelujah” chorus.