New Mission Statement
The mission of the Virginia Chorale is to inspire, enrich, and educate through transformative choral performances that combine masterful vocal artistry and powerful programming.
COMING UP
Groove On!
Pull out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes and join the Virginia Chorale and percussionist Dennis Holden-Northerner for Groove On!, a tribute to great songs of the 70s. With mega hits by singers/songwriters James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Elton John, Roberta Flack, ABBA and many more, this is a concert you’ll not want to miss!
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth
Pull out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes and join the Virginia Chorale and percussionist Dennis Holden-Northerner for Groove On!, a tribute to great songs of the 70s. With mega hits by singers/songwriters James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Elton John, Roberta Flack, ABBA and many more, this is a concert you’ll not want to miss!
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth
American Dream
The Virginia Chorale celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence with The American Dream, a musical sampler of the sounds of America, including classical, folk, gospel, and jazz selections. Join us for this exciting, joy-filled celebration and timely conclusion to our 42nd season!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 4:00 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
The Virginia Chorale celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence with The American Dream, a musical sampler of the sounds of America, including classical, folk, gospel, and jazz selections. Join us for this exciting, joy-filled celebration and timely conclusion to our 42nd season!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 4:00 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
Photos: Steve Budman
World Premiere Recording Release
The Virginia Chorale is pleased to release the ensemble's recording of The Neighboring Village by composer Gregory Spears. Commissioned by the Chorale for its 40th Anniversary Season, The Neighboring Village received its premiere performance on April 20th, 2024 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Please enjoy listening to this breathtaking composition once again.
Please enjoy listening to this breathtaking composition once again.
Recordings
Check out our YouTube channel to view more live recordings.
Leap Free of the Cage (Connor Koppin)
The Virginia Chorale
June 5, 2022
The Virginia Chorale
June 5, 2022
Sicut Cervus (Palestrina)
The Virginia Chorale
October 3, 2021
The Virginia Chorale
October 3, 2021
The Oxen (Jonathan Rathbone)
The Virginia Chorale
December 8, 2019
The Virginia Chorale
December 8, 2019