CONCORA's BIG SING
Singers unite!
CONCORA's BIG SING connects vocalists together in multiple locations across the state to sing choruses from the same well-loved work. For January-February 2026, the choruses will all be from Mendelssohn's Elijah. The BIG SING gives singers an opportunity to choose among several locations across Connecticut to sing the same glorious music, at the same time of year. An optional and encouraged vocal workshop, designed for avocational singers, will begin each event. The BIG SING seeks to build connections for vocalists throughout the state.
CONCORA's BIG SING connects vocalists together in multiple locations across the state to sing choruses from the same well-loved work. For January-February 2026, the choruses will all be from Mendelssohn's Elijah. The BIG SING gives singers an opportunity to choose among several locations across Connecticut to sing the same glorious music, at the same time of year. An optional and encouraged vocal workshop, designed for avocational singers, will begin each event. The BIG SING seeks to build connections for vocalists throughout the state.
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DATE & LOCATION #1
Saturday, January 24 - West Hartford Westminster Presbyterian Church 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford SCHEDULE 2:00-2:45PM Vocal Workshop 3:00-5:00PM BIG SING FEATURING
Dr. Ellen Gilson Voth, conductor
James R. Barry, pianist
FEATURED VOCAL WORKSHOP
Sing with Confidence: Healthy Habits for the Avocational Singer
Designed for those who love choral singing, this 45-minute workshop offers practical, accessible strategies for maintaining a healthy voice. Led by CONCORA’s own Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of Hartford Chorale and Professor of Voice at Central Connecticut State University, participants will work as a group to explore posture, breath, efficient tone production, and rehearsal-day self-care—tools that support vocal longevity and expressive, assured choral singing. |
DATE & LOCATION #2
Saturday, January 31 - Madison First Congregational Church of Madison 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison SCHEDULE 3:00-3:45PM Vocal Workshop 4:00-6:00PM BIG SING FEATURING
Chris Shepard, conductor
James R. Barry, pianist
FEATURED VOCAL WORKSHOP
Sing with Confidence: Healthy Habits for the Avocational Singer
Designed for those who love choral singing, this 45-minute workshop offers practical, accessible strategies for maintaining a healthy voice. Led by CONCORA’s own Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of Hartford Chorale and Professor of Voice at Central Connecticut State University, participants will work as a group to explore posture, breath, efficient tone production, and rehearsal-day self-care—tools that support vocal longevity and expressive, assured choral singing. |
DATE & LOCATION #3
Sunday, February 1 - Stamford St. John's Episcopal Church 628 Main Street, Stamford SCHEDULE 3:00-3:45PM Vocal Workshop 4:00-6:00PM BIG SING FEATURING
Chris Shepard, conductor
James R. Barry, pianist
FEATURED VOCAL WORKSHOP
Vocal Freedom for Lifelong Singing
This 45-minute interactive workshop, is led by Constance Chase, retired Director of the West Point Glee Club and former Artistic Director of Connecticut Chamber Choir. Designed for avocational singers, the workshop includes practical new-to-you techniques to support free, expressive singing throughout every stage of life. Singers will participate in practical exercises that fit readily into daily life and contribute to a lifetime of joyful singing. |
Repertoire Information & Practice Materials
All Choruses are from Felix Mendelssohn's ELIJAH.
Page numbers listed are from the Novello edition.
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Nr. 1 - "Help, Lord!" (p. 6)
Nr. 9 - "Blessed are the men who fear Him" (p. 47) Nr. 13 - "Baal! Hear and answer" (p. 70 -- after the recitative) Nr. 15 - "Cast thy burden upon the Lord" (p. 77) Nr. 20 - "Thanks be to God" (p. 99) |
Nr. 22 - "Be not afraid" (p. 115)
Nr. 29 - "He watching over Israel" (p. 145) Nr. 34 - "Behold, God the Lord passed by!" (p. 158) Nr. 42 - "And then shall your light break forth" (p. 199) |