Choral music for Western North Carolina
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Blue Ridge Consort is a new choral ensemble in Western North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Consort is a choral ensemble dedicated to inspiring and empowering the communities of Western North Carolina through the transformative power of choral music. Committed to artistic excellence, the ensemble presents performances of the highest caliber, fostering a deep connection between music and the people it serves. Rooted in the region’s rich heritage, Blue Ridge Consort embraces inclusivity, innovation, and community engagement, ensuring that its programming reflects both tradition and forward-thinking creativity as it brings people together through the shared experience of music.
2025-2026 Season
Our third season is underway with three exciting new programs: Celebratio in fall 2025, In Winter’s House in winter 2025, and My Spirit Sang All Day in spring 2026. Each concert offers its own reflection on joy, stillness, and song — stay tuned for full program details.
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Celebratio
7 pm · October 4, 2025
First Baptist Church, Asheville
We open our third season with Celebratio - a vibrant evening of choral music that uplifts the joy of community, connection, and collective voice. Join us as we welcome the season with warmth, energy, and music that celebrates life. Celebratio centers upon a performance of Arvo Pärt's Berliner Messe, which we are performing in honor of the 90th anniversary of Pärt's birth. The program also features other celebrated Scandinavian and Baltic composers like Ola Gjeilo, Pärt Uusberg, Edvard Grieg, and Jean Sibelius.
My Spirit Sang All Day
7 pm · May 2, 2026
St. James Episcopal Church, Hendersonville
We close the season on May 2 with My spirit sang all day at St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville. This spring concert invites listeners to reflect on the beauty and vitality of the choral tradition through performance of British classics by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Charles Villiers Stanford, and Gerald Finzi alongside modern British voices like Cecilia McDowall, James MacMillan, and John Rutter.
In Winter’s House
7 pm · December 6, 2025
First Presbyterian Church, Lenoir
In Winter's House invites listeners into a quiet space of reflection and beauty. This winter concert offers a tapestry of stillness, wonder, and light - the kind of music that holds you gently in the heart of the season. The program features holiday classics by composers like George Frideric Handel and Gustav Holst alongside contemporary voices like Sarah Quartel and Gabriel Jackson. We are especially proud to highlight the work of Bruce Moser, a North Carolinian composer.
