Verdi Requiem – Collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
October 15, 2026 | Buddy Holly Hall | 7:30 PM
The Lubbock Chorale is proud to present Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi in collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Widely regarded as one of the great achievements of choral-orchestral repertoire, Verdi’s Requiem combines dramatic power with profound emotional depth. Featuring professional soloists and the combined forces of chorale and orchestra, this performance will bring together artists and audiences from across the South Plains for a shared musical experience of intensity, reflection, and humanity.
As the opening program of the season, the Requiem establishes the emotional and artistic foundation for the journey ahead. This collaboration reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, strengthens cultural partnerships within West Texas, and offers audiences the opportunity to experience one of the most compelling works in the choral tradition performed on a grand scale.

Holiday Concert – Collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Chamber Orchestra
December 1, 2026 | Buddy Holly Hall | 7:00 PM
The annual Holiday Concert is a longstanding tradition in Lubbock’s cultural life, offering audiences an uplifting and festive musical experience at the close of the year. In collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Chamber Orchestra, The Lubbock Chorale will present a program that blends beloved seasonal selections with choral works celebrating warmth, joy, and togetherness.
Accessible and welcoming to audiences of all ages, this concert invites the community to gather in celebration and shared experience through the universal language of music. Within the season’s broader journey, the program serves as a moment of light, connection, and renewal.
