{"id":181,"date":"2021-02-18T15:36:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T21:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lubbockchorale.org\/web\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T16:43:00","slug":"concert-season","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lubbockchorale.org\/web\/concert-season\/","title":{"rendered":"2026-2027 Concert Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lubbock Chorale 2026\u20132027 Concert Narrative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Season Theme: A Journey Toward Illumination<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lubbock Chorale\u2019s 2026\u20132027 season explores music as a pathway to deeper understanding, human connection, and shared experience. Across four distinctive programs, the season moves through moments of reflection, celebration, unity, and renewal, inviting audiences to experience choral music as a source of inspiration, perspective, and belonging.<\/p>\n

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Verdi Requiem \u2013 Collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>
\nOctober 15, 2026 | Buddy Holly Hall | 7:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lubbock Chorale is proud to present Messa da Requiem<\/em> by Giuseppe Verdi in collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Widely regarded as one of the great achievements of choral-orchestral repertoire, Verdi\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

As the opening program of the season, the Requiem<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

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Holiday Concert: Home for the Holidays<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Collaboration with the Lubbock Symphony Chamber Orchestra<\/strong>
\nDecember 1, 2026 | Buddy Holly Hall | 7:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The annual Holiday Concert is a longstanding tradition in Lubbock\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s broader journey, the program serves as a moment of light, connection, and renewal.<\/p>\n

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Annual Gala \u2013 Bound Together in Song<\/em><\/strong>
\nMarch 6, 2027 | Frazier Pavilion | 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lubbock Chorale\u2019s annual gala concert celebrates the power of singing to bring people together. Bound Together in Song<\/em> highlights the connections created through choral music, featuring works that reflect shared expression, collective energy, and the richness of community.<\/p>\n

Bringing together singers, supporters, and community members in a festive setting, the gala serves as both a performance and a gathering centered on fellowship and celebration. As a central point in the season\u2019s journey, this event emphasizes the role of music in strengthening relationships, fostering unity, and creating meaningful shared experiences.<\/p>\n

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Eternal Life \u2013 Featuring Elaine Hagenberg\u2019s Aeterna Via<\/em><\/strong>
\nMay 8, 2027 | Hemmle Recital Hall | 7:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eternal Life<\/em> explores themes of hope, remembrance, and the enduring search for meaning through music that speaks to the human experience across time and culture. The centerpiece of the program is the premiere of Aeterna Via<\/em> (\u201cThe Eternal Way\u201d), a new work by acclaimed composer Elaine Hagenberg.<\/p>\n

By presenting new music alongside timeless choral expression, this concert serves as the culmination of the season\u2019s journey \u2014 a space for reflection, renewal, and lasting resonance. The Chorale\u2019s subsequent performance of this program at Carnegie Hall extends this artistic vision beyond the South Plains, sharing the work with audiences on a national stage. Together, these performances affirm The Lubbock Chorale\u2019s dedication to artistic innovation, meaningful connection, and the enduring impact of choral music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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