2018 NYC-Philly-DC Tour

June 19-24, 2018 – NY, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. Concert Tour – Cantare Choir

June 19, 2:00 pm, Statue of Liberty Island

June 20, 12:30 p.m. St. Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

June 20, 2:30 p.m. United Nations, UN Visitors Lobby, 46th St & 1st Ave, New York, NY 10017

June 21, 8:30 p.m., Chinese Lantern Festival, Franklin Square, 6th & Race Sts., Phila., PA 19106

June 23, 6:15 p.m., Postlude at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate                                         Conception, 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

June 24, 12:00 p.m., Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121

2017-2018 Season (Feb. 1, 2018 update)

August 14-18 – Choir Camp – all choir levels Treble and Concert Choirs 9:00-2:00; Pro Arte and Cavalieri Choirs (i.e. Cantare Choir) 12:00-5:30 p.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm- All GRCC Choirs

Saturday September 9, 9:00 am (Treble and Concert) and 10:00 am (Pro Arte and Cavalieri)  Parent Meeting

Sunday, October 29, 4:00 PM – Reformation 500th Anniversary Service, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9400 Redbridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, 23236 – Cantare Choir

Sunday, November 12, 10:30 AM – Worship service at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Ln. 23235 – Cantare Choir

Tuesday, November 21, 7:00 PM – Thanksgiving Service at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220– Concert Choir

Sunday, December 10, 4:00 PM – Festival of Holidays – First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave. 23222 – all choirs

Sunday, February 11, 4:00 PM – Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series, Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., 23235 – all choirs

Sunday, February 25, 10:00 AM – Worship Service – Westover Hills UMC, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd., 23225 – Concert and Treble Choirs

Sunday, March 18 – G&HT – 11:00 Worship Service – Grace and Holy Trinity, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 - Cantare

Saturday, April 28 – 2:00 PM – Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St., 23219 – Treble and Concert Choirs

Sunday, April 29 - 4:00 – Tour Preview concert – Westminster Canterbury- Cantare

Tuesday, May 1 – 6:45 PM - Sitter and Barfoot Veteran’s Care Center – Concert and Treble Choirs

Saturday, June 2 – 4:00 PM - Annual Spring Concert – G&HT, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 – all choirs

Mid-June - Approximate 6 day northeast U.S. tour - Cantare

August 13-17- GRCC Choir Camp, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane 23235

2016-2017 Calendar

All events are now confirmed as of Sept. 10, 2016.

Mon. August 15-Fri. August 19, 2016 GRCC Choir Camp,

Treble and Concert Choirs 9:00-2:00; Pro Arte and Cavalieri Choirs (i.e. Cantare Choir) 12:00-5:30 p.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. –Camp emphasizes improving music reading skills and vocal technique, and exposing choristers to a broad range of musical styles. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm- All GRCC Choirs

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Ln. Bon Air, VA 23235 as part of St. Michael's "Gifts from the Heart" and CultureWorks artoberVA - Cantare Choir

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m. performance for CultureWorks Board meeting, Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd - Cantare Choir

Tues, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220 -Concert Choir

Fri. Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m., Joint concert with the James River Singers, Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Ave. RVA 23230 - Cantare Choir

Sat. Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m. Joint concert with the James River Singers, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 N. Parham Rd. Henrico, VA 23229- Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 11, 4:00 p.m., Festival of Holidays Concert, First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave. RVA 23222 -Treble & Concert Choirs

Sun. Jan. 8, 4:00 p.m. Epiphany Concert at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227- Cantare Choir

Fri, Jan. 27, 7:00 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 E. Broad St, RVA 23223– All GRCC Choirs

Sun. February 26 - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 - Cantare Choir

Sun. March 19, 4:00 p.m. Old St. John's Church Concert Series, 103 St. John's Church Lane, West Point, VA 23181 - Pro Arte, Cavalieri, and Concert Choirs

Sun. March 26, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.   - Treble Choir

Saturday April 1, 10:00 a.m., "Get to Know GRCC," Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.  Information session for those interesting in enrolling in GRCC. Voice checks available for those interested in GRCC intermediate and advanced choirs. No voice check required for entry level choir. Call 804-201-1894 to register. NOTE: This location is a change.

Saturday April 22, 12:00 p.m., National Anthem - Atlee Little League 50th Anniversary Season Opening Ceremony, 8324 Whippoorwill Rd., Mechanicsville 23116 - Cantare

Sat. April 29, 2:00 p.m.  Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Concert and Treble Choirs

Tuesday, May 2 Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 1601 Broad Rock Blvd. 23224 – Treble Choir

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., "Get to Know GRCC," Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220.  Information session for those interesting in enrolling in GRCC. Voice checks available for those interested in GRCC intermediate and advanced choirs. No voice check required for entry level choir. Call 804-201-1894 to register.

Sat. June 3, 2017 4:00 p.m. GRCC 20th Anniversary Spring Concert, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church , 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220  - All GRCC Choirs  

Sun. June 25, 2017 - 2:00 p.m.  Concert by invitation of the American Guild of Organists Mid-Atlantic Convention, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Place, RVA 23220 - Cantare Choir

Mon.- Friday August 14-18, 2017 GRCC Summer Camp for 2017-18 Season Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.

2015-2016 SEASON

as of February 13, 2016

Mon. August 10-Fri. August 14, 2015 GRCC Choir Camp- Treble and Concert Choirs 9:00-2:00; Pro Arte and Cavalieri Choirs (i.e. Cantare Choir) 12:00-5:30 p.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. –Camp emphasizes improving music reading skills and vocal technique, and exposing choristers to a broad range of musical styles. Themes this year include the lives and music of Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn and music from the people of Virginia. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm- All GRCC Choirs

 Sat., October 17, 4:00 p.m., Singing in the Spirit, First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue, RVA, all-day workshop with First African Baptist, Trinity Baptist, and Ebenezer Baptist Adult and Children's Choirs with guest director Dr. Paul Kwami, 4:00 p.m. celebration of music open to the public - All Choirs (About Dr. Kwami, click here)

Fri, Nov.  13, 7 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 – Cantare Choir

Tues, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220 -Concert Choir

Fri. Dec. 4th, 5:15 p.m. Riverfront Plaza Grand Illumination Event, 901 E. Byrd St. 23219 - Cantare Choir

Sat Dec. 5, 8 p.m. & Sun Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow" Holiday Concerts, CenterStage 600 E. Grace Street – Concert and Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 13, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, Brookdale Imperial Plaza, 1717 Bellevue Ave. RVA 23227- Concert and Treble Choirs

Sun. Jan. 10, 4:00 p.m. Epiphany Concert at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227- Cantare Choir

Sun. Jan. 31, 4:00 p.m. Winfree Baptist Church, 13617 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian VA 23113 – All GRCC Choirs

Sun. March 6, 3:00 p.m. American Guild of Organists Bach Marathon, St. Michael's Episcopal Church 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 - Concert & Cantare Choirs, select Treble Choir members

Tues. March 15, 6:30 p.m., "Get to Know GRCC," Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220.  Information session for those interesting in enrolling in GRCC. Voice checks available for those interested in GRCC intermediate and advanced choirs. No voice check required for entry level choir. Call 804-201-1894 to register.

Sat. March 19, 6:00 p.m., Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Concert, 2700 F Street NW, Washington D.C. 20566 - Cantare Choir

Sat. April 16, 2:00 p.m.  Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Concert Choir

Sun. April 17, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.   - Treble Choir

Sat. April 23, 10:30 a.m. "Get to Know GRCC," Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220.  Information session for those interesting in enrolling in GRCC. Voice checks available for those interested in GRCC intermediate and advanced choirs. No voice check required for entry level choir. Call 804-201-1894 to register.

Sun., April 24, 4 p.m. German Tour Send-Off Concert - St. Michael's Episcopal Church 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 - Cantare Choir

Tues. May 3, 6:45 p.m. Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 1601 Broad Rock Blvd. 23224 – Treble Choir

Sat. May 14, 10:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Family Fun Day, Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd. Chester, VA 23836 - Concert Choir

Sun. May 15, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 - Cantare Choir

Sat. June 4, 4:00 p.m. GRCC 19th Anniversary Spring Concert, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220  - All GRCC Choirs

June 21-30 German Tour to Berlin and neighboring areas - Cantare Choir

Mon.- Friday August 15-19, 2016 GRCC Summer Camp, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.

2014-2015 SEASON

as of April 3, 2015 

Mon. August 11-Fri. August 15, 2014 GRCC Choir Camp,

Treble and Concert Choirs 9:00-2:00; Pro Arte and Cavalieri Choirs (i.e. Cantare Choir) 12:00-5:30 p.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. –Camp emphasizes improving music reading skills and vocal technique, and exposing choristers to a broad range of musical styles. All choirs will begin preparations for the next season including Chinese songs for the Lunar New Year Festival. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm- All GRCC Choirs

Sat. Sept. 6, Parent Meeting, 9:00 am Treble and Concert, 10:00 am Cavalieri and Pro Arte, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, 23225

Mon. Sept. 8 and Tues. Sept. 9, rehearsals begin. For September and October of 2014, all GRCC rehearsals will take place at Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. We will return to Grace & Holy Trinty Episcopal in November when their remodeling is complete. Thank you for your attention to this!

Sun. Oct. 19, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, 23225- Cavalieri

Tues. Nov. 4, 9:00 a.m. WTVR Channel 6 "Virginia This Morning," -Cavalieri Choir

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:00 a.m. Veteran’s Day Memorial Service at the Virginia War Memorial – National Anthem and another patriotic song – Cantare Choir

Friday, Nov.  14, 7:00 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 – Cantare

Tues., Nov. 25, 7:00 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 -Concert Choir

Fri., Dec. 5, 6:00-6:30 p.m. James Center Grand Illumination, Main Stage Plaza at 10th &Cary Streets - Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. Vespers and Star Lighting at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227- Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 14, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, University of Richmond - Concert and Treble Choirs

Sat. Jan. 10, 2:00 p.m., Virginia Commonwealth University vs. St. Joseph's Men’s Basketball Game, National Anthem, VCU Siegel Center – Cantare

Sun. Jan. 25 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220- Britten Missa Brevis  - Pro Arte and Cavalieri

Sun. Jan. 25, recording session at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, – Britten Missa Brevis, - Pro Arte

Fri. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Salisbury Presbyterian Church Music Series Concert, 13621 W. Salisbury Rd.  Midlothian, VA 23113 – All GRCC Choirs

Sat. March 21, 2:00 p.m. Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 1601 Broad Rock Blvd. 23224 – Concert Choir

Sat. April 18, 10:30 a.m., GRCC information session and auditions, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220 Call to make an appointment, 804-201-1894. No audition required for entry level Treble Choir. 

Wed. April 22, Day Trip - Staunton – VA School for the Deaf and Blind, Frontier Museum – Concert Choir

Sat. April 25, 2:00 p.m. Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 -Treble Choir

Fri. and Sat. May 8-9 Chorus in Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta Iolanthe with Capitol Opera Richmond, Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs 23075 – Cantare

Tues. May 12, 7:00 p.m., GRCC information session and auditions, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220 Call to make an appointment, 804-201-1894. No audition required for entry level Treble Choir. 

Sun. May 17 8:45 a.m. Worship Service, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220- Treble Choir

Sun. June 7, 4:00 p.m. GRCC 18th Anniversary Spring Concert, Church of the Holy Comforter,4819 Monument Avenue 23230-All GRCC Choirs

Sat. July 18 performance of Virginia Music Teachers Association commissioned composition by Brian Throckmorton for conference at Wintergreen – Cantare (those members who are available)

Mon. Aug. 10- Fri Aug. 14 2015 GRCC Summer Camp

2013-2014 SEASON SCHEDULE 

 as of Sept. 9, 2013

Monday August 12-Friday August 16, 2013 GRCC Choir Camp, Treble and Concert Choirs 9-2; Cantare Choir 12:00-5:30 p.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. Camp emphasizes music reading and vocal technique, exposure to a broad range of musical styles, and preparation for 2013-14 season. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm - All GRCC Choirs

Sun. Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, 23225- Treble Choir

Tues., Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. VCU Choral Classic Invitational 2013, Singleton Performing Arts Center, 922 Park Ave., 1-9 p.m. workshops and rehearsals, $20 registration fee for t-shirt and dinner to be paid by Sept 16 – Cantare Choir

Friday, Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Concert as part of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Alternative Gift Fair, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 – Cantare Choir

Tues., Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 -Concert Choir

Fri., Dec. 6, 6:00-6:30 p.m. James Center Grand Illumination, Main Stage Plaza at 10th &Cary Streets - Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m. Vespers and Star Lighting at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227- Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 15, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 23228 - Concert and Treble Choirs

Sat. Feb 1, 12:00 p.m. Performance at VCU vs. UR Men’s Basketball Game, National Anthem, Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. 23284 – Cantare Choir

 Sun. Feb. 2, 3:00 p.m. Performance at Beth Sholom Retirement Home, John Rolfe Pkwy, RVA 23238 - Concert Choir

Mon. Feb. 10, Midday, The Woman’s Club, 211 E. Franklin St., RVA 23219 – Cantare Choir

Sun. Feb. 23, 4:00 p.m. Chester Presbyterian Church Music Series Concert, 3424 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831 – All GRCC Choirs

Sat. March 22 at 4:00 p.m. and Sun. March 23 at 4:00 p.m. Noye’s Fludde by Benjamin Britten, in collaboration with Capitol Opera Richmond, RRCB and area instrumental teachers, River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road, 23229. Free, donations welcome. – All GRCC Choirs

Sat. April 26, 2:00 p.m. Lyrics, Laughter & Learning! Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 -Treble Choir

Sun. April 27, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220- Cantare Choir

Wed., April 30, 7:00 p.m. Performance Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 1601 Broad Rock Blvd. 23224- Concert Choir

Sun. June 1, 4:00 p.m. GRCC 17th Anniversary Spring Concert, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, 23225 -All GRCC Choirs

Tour to NYC and Montreal – June 19-25, 2014 – Cantare Choir

Beginning of 2014-15 Season: Mon. Aug. 11- Fri Aug. 15, 2014 GRCC Summer Camp

2012-2013 SEASON SCHEDULE

Monday August 13-Friday August 17 GRCC Choir Camp at Westover Hills United Methodist Church 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. – Themes this year are music from India and Puccini’s La Bohème and Messa di Gloriaalong with usual emphasis on improving music reading skills and vocal technique, and exposing choristers to a broad range of music styles. Parent Observation and Reception Friday 2:00 pm- All GRCC Choirs

Sunday, Sept. 30, afternoon performance (time will be posted on festival site 9-26) Festival of India, Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219 – All GRCC Choirs

Friday, Nov. 16 and Sat. Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m. Puccini’s La Bohème with Capitol Opera Richmond, Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd., Henrico, VA 23075 – Cantare townspeople and children choruses (Cantare Choir is combined Pro Arte and Cavalieri Choirs)

Tues., Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St., 23220 - Concert Choir

Fri., Nov. 30, 6:00-6:30 p.m. James Center Grand Illumination, Main Stage Plaza at 10th &Cary Streets- Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m. Vespers and Star Lighting at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227 - Cantare Choir

Sun. Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 23228 - Concert and Treble Choirs

Mon. Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Unity Concert with the Grace & Holy Trinity Adult Choir and Sanctuary Choir of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220 - All GRCC Choirs

Wed. Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. Performance at Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, 514 East Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24402 - day trip includes visit to the Frontier Culture Museum - Concert Choir

Wed. March 6 (start time TBD) Virginia Commonwealth University vs. University of Richmond Men’s Basketball Game, National Anthem, Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. 23284 – Cantare

Sat. March 23, 2:00 p.m. Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Treble Choir

Sat. April 20, 3:00 p.m. Memorial performance of the Puccini Messe di Gloria with Grace & Holy Trinity Adult Choir and professional orchestra presented in loving memory of Eleanor Snellings by her son Hill Snellings,  at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, 1600 Westbrook Ave. 23227 - Cantare

Sun. April 21, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service  of Puccini Messe di Gloria with Grace & Holy Trinity Adult Choir and professional orchestra, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. 23220 - Cantare

Sun. April 28, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, 23225 - Treble Choir

Thurs. May 2, 7:00 p.m.  Performance Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 1601 Broad Rock Blvd. 23224 - Concert Choir

Sun. June 2, 4:00 p.m. GRCC 16th Anniversary Spring Concert, River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road, 23229 - All GRCC Choirs

Mon. Aug. 12 - Fri Aug. 16 2013 GRCC Summer Camp