Auditions

Auditions are open for Brattleboro Concert Choir, Cantemus Chamber Chorus, Cantilena and GMChorale. See the auditions page for more information.

December 8, 2024 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: Handel’s Messiah. With orchestra. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville RI 02838 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

December 7, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: Handel’s Messiah. With orchestra. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Church Of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Avenue, Providence RI 02906 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

November 16, 2024 (Saturday)

2:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: Handel’s Messiah. With orchestra. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Block Island School, 15 High Street, New Shoreham RI 02807 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

April 7, 2024 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [MA]: Elijah. Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah. With singers and instrumentalists from Worcester Polytechnic Institute for an intergenerational performance of students, amateurs, and professionals that will combine for a total of 200 choristers, an orchestra of 60, and multiple soloists. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. First Baptist Church, 111 Park Avenue, Worcester MA 01609 ⓘ 🔗

April 6, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Elijah. Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah. With singers and instrumentalists from Worcester Polytechnic Institute for an intergenerational performance of students, amateurs, and professionals that will combine for a total of 200 choristers, an orchestra of 60, and multiple soloists. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter And Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

December 3, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Messiah Open Sing. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Bring your own score or borrow one from us as we sing selections of Handel’s Messiah with the Chorale, soloists, and instruments. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Church of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Avenue, Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Mendelssohn: Prelude to Greatness. Felix Mendelssohn: The First Walpurgis Night; "Hear My Prayer"; Psalm 42; String Octet. Soloists are the 2023 Collegiate Vocal Competition Winners. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville RI 02838 ⓘ 🔗

November 18, 2023 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Mendelssohn: Prelude to Greatness. Felix Mendelssohn: The First Walpurgis Night; "Hear My Prayer"; Psalm 42; String Octet. Soloists are the 2023 Collegiate Vocal Competition Winners. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Church of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Avenue, Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

May 21, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: New Voices. Music by a diverse array of living composers. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Church of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Ave, Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

March 19, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Bach, St. John Passion. J.S. Bach: St. John Passion. Ethan DePuy, Evangelist; Stephan Griffin, Jesus; Olivia Rich, soprano; Emerald Barbour, alto; Orlando Montalvo, tenor (Peter); Junhan Choi, baritone (Pilate). For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Grace Episcopal Church, 300 Westminster Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

March 18, 2023 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Bach, St. John Passion. J.S. Bach: St. John Passion. Ethan DePuy, Evangelist; Stephan Griffin, Jesus; Olivia Rich, soprano; Emerald Barbour, alto; Orlando Montalvo, tenor (Peter); Junhan Choi, baritone (Pilate). For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Joseph’s Church, 79-93 Broadway, Newport RI 02840 ⓘ 🔗

December 4, 2022 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Featuring the winners of the Collegiate Vocal Competition—Jennifer Burks, soprano; Isabel Randall, alto; Donovan Black, countertenor; Marcus Huber, tenor; Benedict Hensley, bass. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville RI 02838 ⓘ 🔗

December 3, 2022 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Featuring the winners of the Collegiate Vocal Competition—Jennifer Burks, soprano; Isabel Randall, alto; Donovan Black, countertenor; Marcus Huber, tenor; Benedict Hensley, bass. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Church of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Ave, Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

May 21, 2022 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: American Voices. Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring; with newer works by Jocelyn Hagen, Martin Sedek, and Michael Foumai, including Nature Has a Thousand Choirs and I’ll be on my Way. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

March 11, 2022 (Friday)

8:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: Carmina Burana – Reimagined. Carl Orff: Carmina Burana. In collaboration with the Island Moving Company, Newport’s contemporary ballet. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue Of The Arts, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

December 5, 2021 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: A Holiday Fanfare. Renaissance music, favorite carols, and Rutter’s Gloria with brass. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket RI 02895 ⓘ 🔗

December 4, 2021 (Saturday)

8:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra [RI]: A Holiday Fanfare. Renaissance music, favorite carols, and Rutter’s Gloria with brass. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., Providence RI 02906 ⓘ 🔗

December 8, 2019 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Elisabeth Swanson, soprano; Elizabeth Eschen, mezzo-soprano; Ethan DePuy, tenor; Devon Russo, baritone. With professional orchestra. Tickets: $30 at door, $27 advance, $24 seniors, $10 students with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket RI 02895 ⓘ 🔗

December 7, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Elisabeth Swanson, soprano; Elizabeth Eschen, mezzo-soprano; Ethan DePuy, tenor; Devon Russo, baritone. With professional orchestra. Tickets: $30 at door, $27 advance, $24 seniors, $10 students with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. McVinney Auditorium, Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

June 1, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Gospel & Brubeck. Dave Brubeck: The Gates of Justice. Michael-Paul Krubitzer, tenor; Eric McKeever, baritone. With the Joe Parillo Trio. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Dr, Cranston RI 02920 ⓘ 🔗

March 23, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Gifted Young Voices. Robert Schumann: Requiem, op. 148; Gerald Finzi: Eclogue for Piano and Strings, op. 10 (Nicholas Rocha, piano); W.A. Mozart: Regina Coeli in C Major, KV 27. Martha Hellerman, soprano; Teresa Murphy, mezzo-soprano; David Rivera Bozón, tenor; John Watson, baritone (winners of the Collegiate Vocal Competition). Edward Markward, conductor. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

November 25, 2018 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Magnificent Bach! J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 191 (Gloria in excelsis Deo); Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068; Magnificat in D, BWV 243. Dana Varga, soprano; Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano; Christon Carney, tenor; Matt Chastain, bass-baritone. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket RI 02895 ⓘ 🔗

November 24, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Magnificent Bach! J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 191 (Gloria in excelsis Deo); Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068; Magnificat in D, BWV 243. Dana Varga, soprano; Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano; Christon Carney, tenor; Matt Chastain, bass-baritone. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

June 2, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Love and Peace: Two Journeys. Geoffrey Gibbs: Until Forever Ends (World Premiere); R. Vaughn Williams: Dona nobis Pacem. Paul Nelson: Requiescat for Orchestra. Diana McVey, soprano; Aaron Engebreth, baritone. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Dr, Cranston RI 02920 ⓘ 🔗

March 24, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Tomorrow’s Stars Today! Benjamin Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb; W. A. Mozart: Coronation Mass; Gustav Holst: Four Hymns from the Rig Veda. Hagar Adam, soprano; Marilyn Oliver, mezzo-soprano; Felix Aguilar-Tomlinson, tenor; Matt Chastain, baritone. Soloists are the winners of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra’s 10th Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition. Tickets: adults $30 ($27 advance), seniors $24, students $10 with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

November 26, 2017 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: A Full & Glorious Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Kelley Hollis, soprano; Megan Roth, mezzo-soprano; Jesse Darden, tenor; John Allen Nelson, bass-baritone. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket RI 02895 ⓘ 🔗

November 25, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: A Full & Glorious Messiah. G.F. Handel: Messiah. Kelley Hollis, soprano; Megan Roth, mezzo-soprano; Jesse Darden, tenor; John Allen Nelson, bass-baritone. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

June 3, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Glorious Brahms, a Requiem for the Living. Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem; Variations On A Theme By Haydn. Diana McVey, soprano; David Kravitz, baritone. With the Sippican Choral Society of Marion, Mass. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

March 25, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Tomorrow’s Talent Today! Roger Cichy: I Dream A World (world premiere, commission); F. J. Haydn: Mass In Time of War; W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 35 In D Major, "Haffner". Mahoko Taniguchi, soprano; Wei En Chan, countertenor; Kyle Buonfiglio, tenor; Matthew Chastain, baritone (all winners of the 9th Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition). Tickets: $24-$30; Students: $10. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

December 4, 2016 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Jubilant Bach Christmas. J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts Oratorium). Dana Varga, soprano; Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano; Jesse Darden, tenor; Colin Levin, bass-baritone.With CCRI Chamber Singers. Performed in English. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport RI 02840 ⓘ 🔗

December 3, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Jubilant Bach Christmas. J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts Oratorium). Dana Varga, soprano; Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano; Jesse Darden, tenor; Colin Levin, bass-baritone.With CCRI Chamber Singers. Performed in English. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ 🔗

May 15, 2016 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Britten & Fauré. Benjamin Britten: Cantata Misericordium; Simple Symphony; Gabriel Fauré: Requiem. Kelley Hollis, soprano; William Hite, tenor; Aaron Engebreth, baritone. Tickets $30 adults at door, $27 advance; $24 seniors, $10 students with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Joseph's Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport RI 02840 ⓘ

May 14, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Britten & Fauré. Benjamin Britten: Cantata Misericordium; Simple Symphony; Gabriel Fauré: Requiem. Kelley Hollis, soprano; William Hite, tenor; Aaron Engebreth, baritone. Tickets $30 adults at door, $27 advance; $24 seniors, $10 students with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral Of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

March 12, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: 8th Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition Winners & the Jump! Dance Company. Michael Haydn: Missa Sancti Gabrielis; Franz Schubert: Magnificat In C Major; Edward Elgar: Serenade In E Minor; Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass (RI Premiere). Alyssa Weathersby, soprano; Susannah Thornton, mezzo-soprano; Jacob Chippo, tenor; Chase Gutierrez, baritone (winners of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra’s 8th Annual Collegiate Vocal Competition). With Jump! Dance Company, Mary Paula Hunter, Artistic Director. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral Of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

November 29, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Handel’s Messiah! The only complete performance in Rhode Island. Katrina Galka, soprano; Gerrod Pagenkopf, countertenor; Jesse Darden, tenor; Erik Van Heyningen, bass-baritone. Tickets: $30 adults ($27 advance), seniors $24, students with ID $10. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport RI 02840 ⓘ

November 28, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Handel’s Messiah! The only complete performance in Rhode Island. Katrina Galka, soprano; Gerrod Pagenkopf, countertenor; Jesse Darden, tenor; Erik Van Heyningen, bass-baritone. Tickets: $30 adults ($27 advance), seniors $24, students with ID $10. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral Of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

May 17, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Soli Deo gloria. J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor. Diana McVey, soprano; Dana Varga, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Richard Kennedy, tenor; Aaron Engebreth, baritone. With full orchestra, conducted by long-time RICCO music director Edward Markward. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St Joseph's Church, 5 Mann Ave, Newport RI 02840 ⓘ

May 16, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Soli Deo gloria. J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor. Diana McVey, soprano; Dana Varga, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Richard Kennedy, tenor; Aaron Engebreth, baritone. With full orchestra, conducted by long-time RICCO music director Edward Markward. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

March 14, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Psalms of Praise and Peace. Maurice Duruflé: Four Motets on Gregorian Themes; W.A. Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339 (soloists are the Collegiate Competition winners: Sierra Marcy, soprano; Jordan Swett, mezzo-soprano; Alexander Sheerin, tenor; John Brakatselos, baritone); Arvo Pärt: Festina lente; Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms (Gerrod Pagenkopf, countertenor). Tickets: $25 adults ($22 in advance); $22 seniors, $10 students with ID. For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

November 30, 2014 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Reflect and Rejoice. Ottorino Respighi: Laud to the Nativity; Giovanni Gabrieli:Jubilate Deo; Beata es,virgo Maria; John Rutter: Gloria. Katrina Galka, soprano (the Angel; Jacquelyn Kress, mezzo-Soprano (Mary); Martin Kelly, tenor (the Shepherd). For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. St. Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Ave., Newport RI 02840 ⓘ

November 29, 2014 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra [RI]: Reflect and Rejoice. Ottorino Respighi: Laud to the Nativity; Giovanni Gabrieli:Jubilate Deo; Beata es,virgo Maria; John Rutter: Gloria. Katrina Galka, soprano (the Angel; Jacquelyn Kress, mezzo-Soprano (Mary); Martin Kelly, tenor (the Shepherd). For more information, call 401-521-5670 or email info@ricco.org. Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St, Providence RI 02903 ⓘ

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