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Daniel Sabzghabaei winner of Emerging Composers Competition

As part of our dedication to the music of our hometown, Handel Choir of Baltimore is thrilled to announce Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei the winner of its Emerging Composers Competition. Daniel will compose a new work for chorus and piano on the writings of Baltimore poet Frances Harper to be premiered by Handel Choir and BSO...

23/24 Season is Announced

Join Handel Choir for a year of more baroque, more Baltimore, and more concerts! FALL Maryland State Boychoir joins us in a new fall concert to sing both grand and intimate choral works by Boulanger, Janáček, Mendelssohn, and Hailstork. HOLIDAY Our period-instrument orchestra returns for the period-perfect Messiah you love, this year including rarely heard...

Made in Baltimore Emerging Composers Competition 2022

Handel Choir of Baltimore is proud to announce its 2022 Made in Baltimore Emerging Composers Competition. The winning composer will receive a commission fee of $1,500 for the composition of a new work for chorus and piano, to be premiered by Handel Choir of Baltimore and Steinway Artist Lura Johnson during the spring of 2024....

22/23 Season Is Announced

Celebrating our 88th year, Handel Choir dazzles with high-spirit dynamic sounds from the Baroque to the modern day. Season subscriptions are now available with a savings of up to 20% off individual tickets. Subscribe today! $102 for premium seating (front rows or center front rows of the venue) $78 for standard seating (general admission). $24...

A Musical Offering Featuring Simon Carrington

Internationally renowned conductor Simon Carrington joins us for a lively discussion on Handel’s masterful oratorio “Solomon.” Hear first hand from the Founding Member of the Kings’ Singers and Professor Emeritus at Yale University. A sight-singing course immediately follows the discussion. Monday, October 5, 2020 7:30 PM – Deep Dive with Simon Carrington 8:30 PM –...

Join Musical Offerings

Join Musical Offerings From Handel Choir A New Virtual Membership sing-alongs of choral masterworks sight-singing courses exclusive discussions with today’s great conductors Membership for the entire fall: $50 (space is limited) Sign up online or mail a check to: Handel Choir of Baltimore,10 Gerard Avenue Suite 204, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093. Subscribe and you can record...

Keeping The Music Alive—Virtually

Planning for the future This summer has been an exercise in expecting the unexpected. The Board and staff of Handel Choir have put countless hours into crafting a year that is inspiring, multi-faceted, and flexible enough to meet a shifting landscape. In the coming days, you will receive an announcement laying out the details of...

Thanks For Making “Messiah” A Rousing Success

Handel Choir extends a special thanks to our many patrons for a fantastic start to our 2019-2020 Concert Season. It is because of you that our Messiah concert at Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore was SOLD OUT, and that our audience continues to grow at St. Mark Catholic Church in Catonsville. If you have...

Season Subscriptions On Sale Now!

Season subscriptions are now on sale for Handel Choir’s 2019-2020 season. Celebrating its 85th year, Handel Choir will explore the music of artists in exile. Our season includes “Messiah,” the Rachmaninoff “All-Night Vigil” (Vespers), and “Song of the Birds:” A Tribute to Pablo Casals. The world premiere of “Houses of Peace” for cello and chorus...

New Board of Trustees Announced for Handel Choir

Mark McGrath took the helm on July 1, 2019 as President of the Handel Choir of Baltimore’s Board of Trustees. Other officers of the Board include Vice President Jason Rudy, Treasurer Leslie Greenwald and Secretary Leroy Ludwick.* New to the Board this year is Laurie Bacon who joins current trustees David Hamburger, Marta Harting, and...
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