2019 – 2020 Season Events
Concert I – Battle of the Blends XXVI
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M.
Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston
Year after year audiences are blown away by the amazing talent performing a cappella music at this annual event. It is such a joy to present singers from around the state of Maine and beyond. This year’s groups include the Deansmen [Bates College], Fermata NoWhere [Edward Little High School], Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, None of the Above, Northern Pitch and Vocal Solution. What a line-up! You just can’t miss this popular concert of a cappella singing.
Concert II – Heritage Holidays
TWO PERFORMANCES
Note that both performances are at 3:00 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M.
Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston
This season the Chorale will present an exquisite Christmas cantata: Hodie by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Hear this extraordinary setting of the familiar Christmas story composed by one of the most beloved British composers. In addition the Chorale will perform seasonal Chanukah songs and Christmas carols. We’ll conclude this festive concert with the traditional audience sing-along. Come usher in your holidays with us!
Cancelled – Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Recognizing that the health and well-being of our community is of the utmost importance, the Maine Music Society and Bates College are cancelling the community-wide collaborative performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony that was scheduled for March 29 at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.
Ticket & Parking information
Tickets are reserved by section not individual seats. Patrons will choose their seats within their purchased sections at the time of the concert. Please refer to the section layouts in the seating plan and note that many seats in the General section have partially obstructed views. The music can be heard everywhere.Parking is available in the Horton Street lot, on the streets by the Basilica and in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Oak and Park Streets. No food or beverage, including water, may be taken beyond the Basilica foyer.
Tentatively Rescheduled
Sunday, September 27 AT 3:00 pm
Concert IV – A Gala Farewell
– Favorites of John Corrie and the Chorale
Gendron Franco Center, Lewiston
John Corrie and the Chorale will continue to Make Music Soar by presenting many of their favorites from the past 14 years. You are sure to hear a number of familiar and beloved songs. Join us as we sing a fond farewell to a fabulous director!