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SEASON 12
I'm thrilled to share our new season offerings. Season 12: Threads of Connection invites us on a captivating journey through the palpable themes of human existence, becoming and belonging, identity, and connection. As we celebrate our twelfth season, we are immensely grateful for the transformative power of music that enriches our lives and ignites our souls. This season, we aim to explore the essence of being human, delving into the depths of our shared experiences, the intricate process of self-discovery, and the journey toward belonging that binds us together. Through the ethereal harmonies and expressive melodies, we hope to foster a profound understanding of ourselves and each other, connecting hearts and minds in an unforgettable choral experience. Join us on this extraordinary musical odyssey as we embrace the beauty of life's journey and the power of community and harmony.
Brandon Elliott, Artistic Director
Sun, Feb 23Newport BeachFeb 23, 2025, 4:30 PM PSTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAAscension captures both spiritual and sacred transformations. Featuring world and West Coast premieres, this program delves into themes of enlightenment and transcendence through works by Bora Yoon, Alexander Levine, Osnat Netzer, and more.
Sun, Apr 06Newport BeachApr 06, 2025, 4:30 PM PDTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAAn intimate concert featuring solo and chamber repertoire. Experience the magic of new music in a closer, more personal setting with a select roster of a dozen Choral Artists. Featuring new vocal works by Vivian Fung, Che Buford, Joe Jaxson, Christopher Cerrone, and more.
Sun, May 18Newport BeachMay 18, 2025, 4:30 PM PDTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAReflect on two transformational journeys with the United States premiere of Gabriel Jackson's “Exile Meditations” and the world premiere of Anne Dudley's “One Touch of Nature.” These two profound works explore themes of displacement, nature, and renewal.
Fri, Jun 27Borland-Manske Music CenterJun 27, 2025, 7:00 PM PDTBorland-Manske Music Center, Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612, USAPREMIERE|Project Festival 2025 culminates with 12 world premieres by emerging composers across the world! Hear music that is so new, the ink on the page may still be wet.
Sun, Nov 03Newport BeachNov 03, 2024, 4:30 PM PSTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAExperience the transformative power of music in our Season 13 opening performance, From the Heart. Featuring world and West Coast premieres, this program explores themes of change and growth through works by Samuel Siskind, Paul Ayres, Shara Nova, and more.
Sat, Sep 28Laguna Canyon WinerySep 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMLaguna Canyon Winery, 2133 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USARaise a glass with us at our wine-tasting fundraiser! Discover new wines and support Choral Arts Initiative's mission to perform the next greatest choral compositions.
Fri, Jun 28Zhang Hall–Concordia University IrvineJun 28, 2024, 7:00 PM PDTZhang Hall–Concordia University Irvine , Borland-Manske Center: Music, Irvine, CA 92612, USASeason 12 culminates with 12 world premieres by emerging composers across the world! Hear music that is so new, the ink on the page may still be wet.
Sun, May 19Newport BeachMay 19, 2024, 4:30 PM PDTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAJoin us as we explore themes of identity, belonging, and connection.
Sun, Mar 10Newport BeachMar 10, 2024, 4:30 PM PDTNewport Beach, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USATapestry of Becoming takes you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, resilience, transformation, and love. Featuring four commissioned works, the pieces talk about finding your place in the world, loving yourself, and appreciating everything life has to offer.
Sun, Nov 12St. Mark Presbyterian ChurchNov 12, 2023, 4:30 PM PSTSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAEmbark on a profound and introspective journey into the intricate tapestry of human existence and its interplay with time and the natural world.- Fri, Jun 30Zhang Hall–Concordia University IrvineJun 30, 2023, 7:00 PM PDTZhang Hall–Concordia University Irvine , Borland-Manske Center: Music, Irvine, CA 92612, USASeason 11 culminates with 13 world premieres by emerging composers across the world! Hear music that is so new, the ink on the page may still be wet.
Sun, May 21St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal ChurchMay 21, 2023, 4:30 PM PDTSt. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USAChoral Arts Initiative examines Messianic leaders – heroic and horrific – throughout history in Rex Isenberg’s Messiahs: False and True, juxtaposing the exploration of the past with inspiring and hopeful works for our future by featured composers.
Sun, Mar 05St. Mark Presbyterian ChurchMar 05, 2023, 4:30 PM PSTSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAWest Coast premiere of Kile Smith’s 65-minute Canticle, which sets the stunning Spiritual Canticle text by Saint John of the Cross – a canticle poem that he authored and memorized while imprisoned for nine months.
Sun, Nov 06St. Mark Presbyterian ChurchNov 06, 2022, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PSTSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAIn the opening concert of their 11th season, Choral Arts Initiative explores the question of what makes a home: is it a place? A feeling? Or the people who live in it?- Fri, Jul 01Zhang Hall–Concordia University IrvineJul 01, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDTZhang Hall–Concordia University Irvine , Borland-Manske Center: Music, Irvine, CA 92612, USAOur 10th Anniversary Season culminates with 15 world premieres by emerging composers across the country! Hear music that is so new, the ink on the page may still be wet.
Sat, Apr 30Hyatt Regency Newport BeachApr 30, 2022, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMHyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAWe are so excited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and album release with you! Please join us for some light appetizers, an open bar (for those 21+), a silent auction featuring some amazing prizes, a special performance by our Choral Artists, and more!
Sun, Apr 24St. Mark Presbyterian ChurchApr 24, 2022, 4:30 PMSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAAt its heart, composer Jeffrey Derus' sweeping new concert-length work is a story about the transformation one experiences in a wilderness. Join us for the live world premiere just days after the international album release.
Sun, Nov 07St. Mark Presbyterian ChurchNov 07, 2021, 4:30 PM PSTSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USAFeaturing a vibrant roster of living composers that allows listeners to be wrapped in a lush and comforting soundscape. It’s a time to come together, reflect, and reaffirm: this is how harmony and unison feels.
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