Music Worcester announces its 2026-27 season.

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CONCORA performs three of Bach’s choral cantatas as part of the BACHtoberfest.

Performance Date: Oct. 24, 2026

Allegra Martin conducts the First Unitarian Choir in the second concert of BACHtoberfest.

Performance Date: Oct. 25, 2026

Singers from across the region and country, plus members of the Hartford Chorale gather for closing performance of BACHtoberfest.

Performance Date: Oct. 25, 2026

The Worcester Chorus is joined by pianist Michael Fennelly in “Porgy & Bess” in concert. Everett McCorvey conducts.

Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2026

The Soldiers’ Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band, the First Unitarian Church of Worcester Choir, the Worcester Children’s Chorus, and the Bridgewater State University Choral Society present “America’s 250th.”

Performance Date: Nov. 6, 2026

Robyn Marie Lamp, Ann McMahon Quintero, and Edwin Jhamal Davis serves as soloists in Händel’s “Messiah.” They are joined by the Worcester Chorus.

Performance Date: Dec. 5, 2026

The Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble performs a Holiday Concert, featuring Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” alongside a program of other holiday classics and sing-a-longs. Mark Mummert conducts.

Performance Date: Dec. 20, 2026

The American Spiritual Ensemble performs to mark the completion of Everett McCorvey’s Artist-in-Residency.

Performance Date: Jan. 27, 2027

“Cantatathon” features the performances of five cantatas by Trinity Choir, The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and other ensembles.

Performance Date: March 21, 2027

Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” is presented by the Worcester Chorus. María Guinand conducts.

Performance Date: April 11, 2027

Bach’s “Clavier-Ubung III” concludes year three  of “The Complete Bach’ Project.”  Mark Mummert conducts.

Performance Date: April 25, 2027

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