Concerts and Events Calendar

Friday, May 1, 2026

Bristol Choral Society

Onward & Upward: Dreams of Beyond

Come hear the sounds of adventure, dream of the possibilities of what lies beyond, and soar to new heights at one of Bristol Chorale's performances of Onward & Upward. The concert will feature choral music from across the ages, inspired by the chorale reaching its 50th year, and looking ahead to the future.

Venue: Friday, May 1 7:00 pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
355 Camp Street, Bristol

Tickets: $20 general admission
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/onward-and-upward-dreams-of-beyond

Contact: info@bristolchorale.org

Website: https://bristolchorale.org

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

A Tribute to America

Hospital Vocal Group’s “Tribute to America”
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) will perform a “Tribute or America” to help honor our nation’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm. It wil be held at Portland High School, 95 High Street, Portland , CT.
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of music featuring our 80-voice chorus (directed by Samuel Tucker) and ten-piece orchestra (directed by Alan Dougherty) performing a selection of patriotic, pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and gospel pieces. A “Tribute to the Armed Forces” medley is the ultimate hymn of patriotism and homage to our service men and women, past and present. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “Andrew Loyd Webber in Concert” and “Beatles in Revue” are some of the other selections which will showcase the texture, dynamics, layers and forces of the music and our voices. A few surprises are also in store.
Our special guest this season is TODD ALLAN HERENDEEN, a triple platinum country and gospel star who hails from Indiana and performs around the United States especially in Panama City, FL and Memphis, TN. Todd is the ultimate performer who has entertained thousands from all walks of life around the country with his incredible voice and charisma. His amazing talent captures many different legends of music. He will perform one of his signature songs “My Name is America”.
Tickets are $25 (non-refundable). Visit vocalchords20.org for more information or call 860-342-3120 or 860-347-2787. Also visit us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Venue: Portland High School, 95 High Street, Portland, CT at 4:00

Tickets: $25 Call 860.342.3120 or 860.347.2787, from any member or at the door

Contact: Joyce Ghent 860.342.3120

Website: vocalchords20.org

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Another Octave/Connecticut Women's Chorus

Building a More Perfect Union

Octave: Connecticut Women's Chorus spring choral concert

Another Octave: Connecticut Women's Chorus will celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with music reflecting the complexity of our history. Starting with a lesson about the Constitution (think Schoolhouse Rock and 1776), we continue with music of the Civil War, anthems from the Civil Rights movement, and with songs extolling the nation's beauty and promise and acknowledging our faults. We will end with Keep Marching from the musical Suffs: "Your ancestors are all the proof you need that progress is possible, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching on."

Venue: May 9 @ 700pm
Unitarian Society of New Haven
700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT 06517

Tickets: Tickets $27 & $20. Purchase online at https://www.anotheroctave.org/tickets.html or at the door.

Contact: www.AnotherOctave.org
women@AnotherOctave.org

Website: www.AnotherOctave.org

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Hartford Gay Men's Chorus

Diva Devotion

Our spring concert, Diva Devotion, is just around the corner, and we’d love to see you there! It’s going to be a spectacular celebration of the iconic women who defined pop and R&B, from the timeless brilliance of Judy Garland and Bette Midler to the power of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. We’re even nodding to the glamour of Madonna and Cher and the energy of breakout stars like Chappell Roan.

Special guest artist Christa Steiner. As a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music who’s performed on Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth and at Carnegie Hall with Megan Hilty, she brings incredible vocal brilliance and creative artistry to our stage.

Performances take place at the Aetna Theatre at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 10, at 3:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours and get ready to celebrate these icons with us!

Venue: Aetna Theatre @ The Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103

Tickets: Purchase online at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35552/production/1266813

Contact: Robert Reader, Executive Director
rreader@hgmc.org

Website: www.hgmc.org

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Stamford Chorale

Stamford Chorale to Premiere New Commission Alongside Mozart's Requiem

Emmy Award-winning composer will attend the official premiere of her work, “If I Were a Billionaire.” Mozart’s final masterpiece will be performed by the choral group with world-renowned organ

This May, the soaring acoustics of Stamford's iconic First Presbyterian Church will resonate with one of classical music's most powerful works as the Stamford Chorale presents Mozart's Requiem alongside a newly commissioned work by acclaimed composer Jasmine Barnes at 3 pm on May 17, 2026.


The performance unites 235 years of sacred choral tradition: Mozart's unfinished 1791 masterwork, completed on his deathbed, paired with Barnes’ contemporary piece titled “If I Were a Billionaire.” Ms. Barnes will also appear at the performance to share a composer’s perspective. Both works will be performed by the choir's 60+ Stamford-area singers, accompanied by the church's majestic Vissier-Rowland pipe organ, one of the largest concert instruments in Fairfield County.

Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Stamford
1101 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT

Tickets: Adults: $25
Students 18+: $10
Children under 18: Free

Contact: Sean Armstrong
The Stamford Chorale
267-532-8402
sean@thestamfordchorale.org

Website: thestamfordchorale.org