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SUMMARY:Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte Presents: GAME ON!
DESCRIPTION:Game On! \nStep Inside the Game. \nVideo game music is some of the most cinematic\, emotionally powerful music being written today\, and Game On! places you front and center. The music. The story. The battles! \nThis immersive concert brings audiences inside iconic game worlds through sweeping choral sound and projected gameplay and cinematic capture. These scores aren’t background music\, they are the emotional engine behind epic stories\, impossible odds\, chosen families\, and final battles. \nThe music is bold and instantly recognizable: driving rhythms\, soaring themes\, and moments of breathtaking intensity that rival the great film scores. Paired with striking visuals\, you become part of the action\, surrounding by sound\, story\, and momentum. \nThis isn’t music you just listen to. It’s music you enter.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/gay-mens-chorus-of-charlotte-presents-game-on/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 501 N Tryon\, Charlotte\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte":MAILTO:tlogan@gmccharlotte.org
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SUMMARY:Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte Presents: GAME ON!
DESCRIPTION:Game On! \nStep Inside the Game. \nVideo game music is some of the most cinematic\, emotionally powerful music being written today\, and Game On! places you front and center. The music. The story. The battles! \nThis immersive concert brings audiences inside iconic game worlds through sweeping choral sound and projected gameplay and cinematic capture. These scores aren’t background music\, they are the emotional engine behind epic stories\, impossible odds\, chosen families\, and final battles. \nThe music is bold and instantly recognizable: driving rhythms\, soaring themes\, and moments of breathtaking intensity that rival the great film scores. Paired with striking visuals\, you become part of the action\, surrounding by sound\, story\, and momentum. \nThis isn’t music you just listen to. It’s music you enter.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/gay-mens-chorus-of-charlotte-presents-game-on/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 501 N Tryon\, Charlotte\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte":MAILTO:tlogan@gmccharlotte.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193944Z
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SUMMARY:The Day the Music Didn't Stop: 9/11 at 25 Years
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Stuart Hoke shares his firsthand account of September 11\, 2001\, recounting the shock\, grief\, and extraordinary resilience he witnessed at Ground Zero while serving as the executive assistant to the rector. As thousands fled lower Manhattan\, Trinity Church became a refuge where music offered comfort amid unimaginable loss. \nInterwoven with Hoke’s storytelling\, musicians from 7th Street Concerts will perform works inspired by the events of 9/11 and themes of remembrance\, hope\, and healing. Featuring string quartet\, oboe\, piano\, and organ\, this immersive evening explores how music can sustain us through tragedy and illuminate our shared humanity. \nEvery ticket purchase helps bring our acclaimed artists to underserved communities and schools throughout Charlotte for free concerts. Parking is included and a complimentary reception follows each concert.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/the-day-the-music-didnt-stop-9-11-at-25-years/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 115 w 7th st\, Charlotte\, 28202
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ORGANIZER;CN="7th Street Concerts":MAILTO:contact@7thstreetconcerts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Queen City Performing Arts Presents: GAME ON!
DESCRIPTION:EXPERIENCE THE EPIC. \nONE NIGHT ONLY \nSome of the most breathtaking music being written today wasn’t created for the concert hall. It was written to tell stories of courage and sacrifice\, hope and despair\, love and loss. \nJoin the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte for Game On!\, a spectacular evening of soaring melodies\, unforgettable storytelling\, and music that has captivated millions around the world. From moments of quiet reflection to breathtaking battles\, from intimate human drama to heroic triumph\, this extraordinary concert explores the full emotional power of music in ways that will surprise and inspire you. \nWhether you’re drawn to sweeping cinematic scores\, powerful choral music\, or simply love discovering something new\, Game On! promises an evening unlike any we’ve ever presented. Featuring the full Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte\, instrumentalists\, and immersive visual storytelling\, this is music that is epic\, moving\, and deeply human. \nNEW! PREMIUM CABARET SEATING \nElevate your evening with our Cabaret for Two package\, including: \nReserved cabaret table for two \nComplimentary reserved parking for one vehicle \nA complimentary drink and snack for each guest \nPremium seating close to the performance \nOne performance. One unforgettable experience.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/queen-city-performing-arts-presents-game-on/
LOCATION:Galilee Center\, 3601 Central Avenue\, Charlotte\, 28205
CATEGORIES:Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte":MAILTO:tlogan@gmccharlotte.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260905T155150Z
CREATED:20260824T195944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T155150Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Sings! 2026 Community Concert - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 features performances by Caritas\, Charlotte Chamber Choir\, Charlotte Master Chorale Main Chorus\, North Mecklenburg Community Chorus\, Queen Charlotte Chorus\, Queen City Singers\, and Queen City Vocals. This ticket is valid for Session 1 only. Want to experience even more of Charlotte’s choral community? Join us for Session 2 at 4:00 PM\, featuring six additional ensembles. \nCelebrate the power of community through song as voices from across the Charlotte region come together for an afternoon of shared music-making. \nCharlotte Sings! is a collaborative concert bringing together community choirs and vocal ensembles from across the region in a joyful celebration of vocal and choral music. From intimate ensemble singing to full choral sound\, the program highlights the depth\, variety\, and vitality of Charlotte’s singing community in a shared artistic experience. \nEach concert session highlights different ensembles from our community. Come for one or stay for both. Proceeds from this event will benefit CMS Choral Music Education programs. \nSession Lineups\nThis ticket is valid for Session 1 only. Each concert session requires its own ticket. \nSession 1 (2:00 PM—this session) features Caritas\, Charlotte Chamber Choir\, Charlotte Master Chorale Main Chorus\, North Mecklenburg Community Chorus\, Queen Charlotte Chorus\, Queen City Singers\, and Queen City Vocals. \nSession 2 (4:00 PM) features 7th Son\, Brighter Day Community Choir\, Carolina Lady Singers\, Charlotte Chorale\, One Voice Charlotte\, and Uptown Sound.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/charlotte-sings-2026-community-concert-session-1/
LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 1000 E Morehead St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLTSings":MAILTO:info@cltsings.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
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CREATED:20260824T200056Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Sings! 2026 Community Concert - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 features performances by 7th Son\, Brighter Day Community Choir\, Carolina Lady Singers\, Charlotte Chorale\, One Voice Charlotte\, and Uptown Sound. This ticket is valid for Session 2 only. Want to experience even more of Charlotte’s choral community? Join us for Session 1 at 2:00 PM\, featuring seven additional ensembles. \nCelebrate the power of community through song as voices from across the Charlotte region come together for an afternoon of shared music-making. \nCharlotte Sings! is a collaborative concert bringing together community choirs and vocal ensembles from across the region in a joyful celebration of vocal and choral music. From intimate ensemble singing to full choral sound\, the program highlights the depth\, variety\, and vitality of Charlotte’s singing community in a shared artistic experience. \nEach concert session highlights different ensembles from our community. Come for one or stay for both. Proceeds from this event will benefit CMS Choral Music Education programs. \nSession Lineups\nThis ticket is valid for Session 2 only. Each concert session requires its own ticket. \nSession 1 (2:00 PM) features Caritas\, Charlotte Chamber Choir\, Charlotte Master Chorale Main Chorus\, North Mecklenburg Community Chorus\, Queen Charlotte Chorus\, Queen City Singers\, and Queen City Vocals. \nSession 2 (4:00 PM—this session) features 7th Son\, Brighter Day Community Choir\, Carolina Lady Singers\, Charlotte Chorale\, One Voice Charlotte\, and Uptown Sound.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/charlotte-sings-2026-community-concert-session-2/
LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 1000 E Morehead St\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choral
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLTSings":MAILTO:info@cltsings.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T233848Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Home: Celebrating American Choral Composers
DESCRIPTION:The Road Home: Celebrating American Choral Composers brings together music that reflects the extraordinary breadth of the American choral tradition\, spanning centuries\, styles and stories. \nFrom the early American sounds of William Billings to the spiritual traditions represented by R. Nathaniel Dett and William L. Dawson\, the program travels through the music of Amy Beach\, Samuel Barber\, Alice Parker\, Randall Thompson\, Morten Lauridsen\, Stephen Paulus\, Jake Runestad and others. Along the way\, familiar melodies such as Shenandoah and The Road Home explore themes of faith\, longing\, hope\, belonging and the places\, both physical and emotional\, that call us home. \nThe program will also feature Craig Hella Johnson’s choral arrangement of Dolly Parton’s Light of a Clear Blue Morning. Written by Parton during a time of personal transition\, the song looks beyond difficulty toward hope and the promise of a new beginning. Its message feels especially poignant following the loss of Parton this week\, and Caritas is honored to include her unmistakably American voice among the composers and songwriters celebrated in this concert. \nJoin Caritas A Cappella Ensemble for an evening that traces the many paths of American choral music and reminds us that\, across generations and traditions\, music has a remarkable way of leading us home.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/the-road-home-celebrating-american-choral-composers/
LOCATION:Christ Church Charlotte\, 1412 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cappella
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caritas A Cappella Ensemble":MAILTO:info@caritasacappella.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260914T005053Z
CREATED:20260914T005053Z
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SUMMARY:Murder\, Music & Caravaggio
DESCRIPTION:Few artists transformed the visual world as dramatically as Caravaggio. His revolutionary use of light and shadow\, and his notoriously violent life\, changed the course of Western art forever. \nThis theatrical production explores both Caravaggio’s artistic vision and turbulent biography through a newly created pastiche opera assembled from scenes by Bach\, Stradella\, Monteverdi\, and other Baroque composers. Staged and visually inspired by Caravaggio’s paintings\, the evening follows the artist’s story while bringing his signature chiaroscuro aesthetic to life through music\, theater\, and movement. \nFeaturing soprano Laura Bohn\, theorbo player John Lenti\, and a talented ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists\, the production creates an immersive portrait of the artist and the extraordinary world of Baroque Rome. \nEach concert with 7th Street celebrates the Charlotte community with complimentary wine and food\, with parking included. Your ticket also helps bring acclaimed music and artists to underserved audiences in shelters\, hospitals\, schools\, and beyond.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/murder-music-caravaggio/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 115 w 7th st\, Charlotte\, 28202
CATEGORIES:Choral-Orchestral
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ORGANIZER;CN="7th Street Concerts":MAILTO:contact@7thstreetconcerts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T185029Z
CREATED:20260918T185029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T185029Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers: Lang's poor hymnal
DESCRIPTION:What would a hymnal sound like if it were written not just to be sung\, but to be lived? \nStep into an intimate\, searching concert experience with the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers that transforms the familiar into something quietly urgent and deeply human. In poor hymnal\, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang brings us into a musical space inspired by worn\, well-loved hymnals. \nAt once spare and luminous\, the music offers a rare moment to pause and reflect on what connects us. Throughout the performance\, you will hear echoes of American hymn traditions and the fragmented influence of Charles Ives surface like distant memories\, familiar yet unsettled\, and reshaped into a newly contemplative journey. \nLed by Artistic Director Kenney Potter\, this performance is shaped by shared values\, collective responsibility\, and the beautiful act of community itself. \nJoin us for a performance that asks not only to be heard but to be considered and experienced together.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/charlotte-master-chorale-chamber-singers-langs-poor-hymnal/
LOCATION:Christ Church Charlotte\, 1412 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Cappella,Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T185056Z
CREATED:20260918T185056Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers: Lang's poor hymnal
DESCRIPTION:What would a hymnal sound like if it were written not just to be sung\, but to be lived? \nStep into an intimate\, searching concert experience with the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers that transforms the familiar into something quietly urgent and deeply human. In poor hymnal\, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang brings us into a musical space inspired by worn\, well-loved hymnals. \nAt once spare and luminous\, the music offers a rare moment to pause and reflect on what connects us. Throughout the performance\, you will hear echoes of American hymn traditions and the fragmented influence of Charles Ives surface like distant memories\, familiar yet unsettled\, and reshaped into a newly contemplative journey. \nLed by Artistic Director Kenney Potter\, this performance is shaped by shared values\, collective responsibility\, and the beautiful act of community itself. \nJoin us for a performance that asks not only to be heard but to be considered and experienced together.
URL:https://cltsings.org/performance/charlotte-master-chorale-chamber-singers-langs-poor-hymnal-2/
LOCATION:Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians\, Belmont Abbey\, 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd\, Belmont\, 28012
CATEGORIES:A Cappella,Choral
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