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 26 2:00-2:45PM Welcome & Check-In 3:00-6:00PM Rehearsal #1 6:15-8:00PM Buffet Dinner Monday, July 27 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #1 - Topic TBA 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #2 Wednesday, July 29 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #2 - Topic TBA 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #3 9:30-10:30PM Ice Cream Social Friday, July 31 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #3 - Topic TBA 6:30-9:30PM Rehearsal #4 Saturday, August 1 10:00AM-1:00PM Dress Rehearsal 3:00PM Concert Attendance: Attendance at the dinner on Sunday, July 26, the ice cream social on Wednesday, July 29, 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 - $275.00
Available March 30 - May 31, 2026 Adult Registration - $325.00 Available June 1 - July 26, 2026 Student Registration - FREE! Available March 30 - July 26, 2026 Registration is FREE for all college and high school students. All registration types include:
Registration prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees. |
2026 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 Claudio Monteverdi - Beatus Vir Johann Kuhnau - Uns ist ein Kind geboren (old BWV 142) Bach J.S. Bach Choruses from these Cantatas: Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV79 Nun danket alle Gott, BWV192 Wie schön leuchter der Morgenstern, BWV1 Beyond Felix Mendelssohn - "Behold a Star from Jacob Shining" from Christus Ralph Vaughan Williams - O How Amiable Alice Parker - Wondrous Love Benjamin Britten - Nicolas Comes to Myra (St. Nicolas) |
2026 WorkshopsWorkshop #1 - Monday, July 27 5:30-6:20PM
Workshop #2 - Wednesday, July 29 5:30-6:20PM Workshop #3 - Friday, July 31 5:30-6:20PM Topics and Presenters Coming Soon! 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!
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Summer Festival Testimonials
"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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