Schedule & Pricing Information
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All Festival events will be held at Bethany Covenant Church located at 785 Mill Street, Berlin, CT.
Sunday, July 27 2:00-2:45PM Welcome & Check-In 3:00-6:00PM Rehearsal #1 6:15-8:00PM Buffet Dinner Monday, July 28 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #1 - Best Vocal Practices: A Technical Approach to Vocal Production 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #2 Wednesday, July 30 3:30-4:20PM Conducting Symposium with Chris Shepard 4:30-5:20PM Recruitment and Retention, presented by Choral Arts New England (CANE) 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #2 - Artistic Director Roundtable with Ellen Gilson Voth 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #3 9:30-10:30PM Ice Cream Social Friday, August 1 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #3 - True or False? Debunking Common Misconceptions about the Voice 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #4 Saturday, August 2 10:00AM-1:00PM Dress Rehearsal 3:00PM Concert Attendance: Attendance at the dinner on Sunday, July 27, the ice cream social on Wednesday, July 30, and the workshops is optional. We kindly request that you indicate which events you will attend upon registration, and notify us if your plans change. |
Adult Early Bird Registration - $250.00
Available March 31 - June 1, 2025 Adult Registration - $300.00 Available June 2 - July 27, 2025 Student Registration - FREE! Available March 31 - July 27, 2025 Registration is FREE for all college and high school students. All registration types include:
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2025 Summer Festival RepertoireRepertoire is subject to change. Selections will be finalized and music will be made available in both hard copy and PDFs no less than 30 days prior to the first rehearsal.
Before Dieterich Buxtehude - Befiehl, dem Engel, das er komm, BuxWV10 Bach J.S. Bach - Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29 Chorus: Wir danken dir Gott, wir danken dir Chorale: Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren J.S. Bach - Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 Chorus: Jesu nun sei gepreiset Chorale: Dein ist allen die Ehre J.S. Bach - Singet dem Herrn ein neue Lied, BWV 190 Chorus: Singet dm Herrn ein neues Lied Chorale: Herr Gott, dich loben wir Chorale: Laß uns das Jahr vollbringen Beyond C.P.E. Bach - Magnificat, 1st Movement Johannes Brahms - Geistliches Lied, Op. 30 J.S. Bach, arr. Knut Nystedt- Immortal Bach |
2025 WorkshopsWorkshop #1 - Monday, July 28 5:30-6:20PM
Topic: Best Vocal Practices: A Technical Approach to Vocal Production Presenter: Sarah Armstrong Description: In this interactive workshop, Sarah will guide you through essential techniques to prepare both body and mind for the vocal demands of singing Bach. With a focus on intentionality and mindfulness, you’ll learn a practical, repeatable routine designed to support healthy, effective singing. Whether you're warming up for rehearsal or establishing daily practice habits, this session will help you become your best singing self. Workshop #2 - Wednesday, July 30 3:30-4:20PM Topic: Conducting Symposium with Chris Shepard Presenter: Chris Shepard Description: Registrants are encouraged to bring specific conducting issues (techniques, interpretation, score study) with them. 4:30-5:20PM Topic: Driving Choral Engagement and Belonging with Data Science, presented by Choral Arts New England (CANE) Presenter: Katie Hart Description: The CANE (Choral Arts New England) Board of Directors is pleased to partner with People First Technologies to increase engagement and belonging in the choral arts using data science. This ongoing partnership is designed to support and enhance the effectiveness of choral boards and staff in the areas of singer recruitment and retention. This presentation will outline the process of collaboration and present initial findings from a few New England choirs. We hope you will come to learn more and consider signing your choral organization up for one of their future workshops! 5:30-6:20PM Topic: Artistic Director Roundtable with Ellen Gilson Voth Presenter: Ellen Gilson Voth Description: Ellen and her panel of Artistic Directors will address some of the challenges facing choir directors, ensemble administrators, and choral singers today. Workshop #3 - Friday, August 1 5:30-6:20PM Topic: True or False? Debunking Common Misconceptions about the Voice Presenter: Patricia Benjamin Doyle Description: In this workshop, after a review of anatomy and physiology of voice production, we will explore the veracity (or lack thereof) of commonly held vocal concepts. There will also be time for questions, so come with yours!! NEW IN 2025! Can't attend the entire Festival, but still want to attend a workshop? You can now purchase a ticket for individual workshops! Click the REGISTER HERE button for more details. |
About the CONCORA Summer Festival
CONCORA's Summer Festival offers adults, high school and college singers an opportunity to rehearse and perform great choral works - all under the baton of Artistic Director, Chris Shepard. During this week-long intensive, participants will attend educational workshops, prepare and rehearse alongside CONCORA's professional members, and present a culminating concert for the public. If you love to sing and are looking to hone your skills while making and reconnecting with friends, the CONCORA Summer Festival is for you!
CONCORA is proud to make High School and College Student Registrations FREE for our 2025 Summer Festival.
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Testimonials from Festival Participants
"One of the highlights of my summer. Working with Chris is amazing. And this year, I met several women who all want to stay in touch between now and next year's festival." "Chris's direction makes the music come to life." "It was a great experience, Chris offers so many helpful suggestions for singers and the music selections are great." "Tremendous! I learned so much and the long rehearsals just flew by!" "This was an exceptional experience in so many ways. I feel honored to have been a participant." |
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