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SUMMARY:Fall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fall Concert to conclude our 47th Concert Season! All Hickory Choral Society Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Contributing Members receive benefits such as reserved\, preferred seating\, parking\, and additional invitation-only gatherings and perks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/fall-concert/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 339 2nd Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
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SUMMARY:2025 Cookies and Carols!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE holiday concert\, crafted especially for children!Cookies and Carols will be held on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Ridgeview Community Center in Hickory\, NC.\nThis sing-a-long features the Hickory Choral Society along with orchestra and special surprise guests. Children will enjoy familiar holiday music and a cookie to take home!
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/2025-cookies-and-carols/
LOCATION:Ridgeview Community Center\, 115 7th Ave SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert Friday 7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 100+ voice Hickory Choral Society\, featuring music by early American composer William Billings alongside 20th-century voices Daniel Pinkham\, Dominick Argento\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Moses Hogan. Beloved favorites such as the Alfred Burt Carols and The Many Moods of Christmas will be joined by an orchestrated setting of White Christmas\, the best-selling single of all time. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church\, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nOur Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48.  All of our concerts are FREE to the public. \n\n\n\nThose who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits\, such as preferred and reserved seating\, reserved parking\, and more.  \n\n\n\n2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/christmas-concert-friday-evening/
LOCATION:Corinth Reformed Church\, 150 16th Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085526
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert Saturday 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 100+ voice Hickory Choral Society\, featuring music by early American composer William Billings alongside 20th-century voices Daniel Pinkham\, Dominick Argento\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Moses Hogan. Beloved favorites such as the Alfred Burt Carols and The Many Moods of Christmas will be joined by an orchestrated setting of White Christmas\, the best-selling single of all time. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church\, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nOur Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48.  All of our concerts are FREE to the public. \n\n\n\nThose who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits\, such as preferred and reserved seating\, reserved parking\, and more.  \n\n\n\n2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/christmas-concert-saturday-3pm/
LOCATION:Corinth Reformed Church\, 150 16th Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert Saturday 7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 100+ voice Hickory Choral Society\, featuring music by early American composer William Billings alongside 20th-century voices Daniel Pinkham\, Dominick Argento\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Moses Hogan. Beloved favorites such as the Alfred Burt Carols and The Many Moods of Christmas will be joined by an orchestrated setting of White Christmas\, the best-selling single of all time. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church\, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nOur Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48.  All of our concerts are FREE to the public. \n\n\n\nThose who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits\, such as preferred and reserved seating\, reserved parking\, and more.  \n\n\n\n2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/christmas-concert-saturday-730pm/
LOCATION:Corinth Reformed Church\, 150 16th Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert Sunday 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us this December for an afternoon of Christmas music with the 100+ voice Hickory Choral Society\, featuring music by early American composer William Billings alongside 20th-century voices Daniel Pinkham\, Dominick Argento\, Rosephanye Powell\, and Moses Hogan. Beloved favorites such as the Alfred Burt Carols and The Many Moods of Christmas will be joined by an orchestrated setting of White Christmas\, the best-selling single of all time. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church\, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nOur Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48.  All of our concerts are FREE to the public. \n\n\n\nThose who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits\, such as preferred and reserved seating\, reserved parking\, and more.  \n\n\n\n2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/christmas-concert-sunday-3pm/
LOCATION:Corinth Reformed Church\, 150 16th Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T213000
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SUMMARY:HCS performs with WPS
DESCRIPTION:The Hickory Choral Society\, CVCC Chorus\, and LRU A Cappella Choir\,  will collaborate with the Western Piedmont Symphony to present Grant Us Peace—a moving exploration of humanity’s longing for peace in a turbulent world. Featuring acclaimed baritone Michael Adams and soprano Janinah Burnett\, this stirring program blends orchestral and choral masterpieces into a unified call for hope\, healing\, and harmony. \n\n\n\nThis concert is part of the symphony’s 2025-26 season (not an HCS concert) – tickets can be purchased on the WPS website. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\nADAMS • Christian Zeal and Activity \n\n\n\nDEBUSSY • The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian \n\n\n\nVAUGHAN-WILLIAMS • Dona nobis pacem (Grant Us Peace)
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/hcs-performs-with-wps/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, Lenoir-Rhyne University\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Hickory Choral Society as we continue our 2025-26 season celebrating 250 years of United States choral traditions and composers. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms will headline this concert\, along with works by William Grant Still\, Randall Thompson\, Howard Hanson\, and Mack Wilberg. \n\n\n\nThere will be a pre-concert talk given by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Luhrs beginning at 2pm. \n\n\n\nAll HCS concerts are free\, with limited open seating for the public. \n\n\nReserved seating for Contributing Members is now available online below or through our office. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/2026-spring-concert/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 339 2nd Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:6th Annual HCS Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:Our annual golf tournament supports our mission and vision through business sponsorships and individual participation. All tournament proceeds will be used for HCS concerts and educational activities. \nParticipants can register as an individual player or as a team of four players. If you don’t golf\, the Golf Classic allows our community to support the Hickory Choral Society through sponsorships and other donations. \nTo find out more and sign up\, visit hickorychoralsociety.org/golf
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/6th-annual-hcs-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Catawba Country Club\, 1154 Country Club Rd\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Singing on the Square - Morganton
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton for an evening of singing as we continue our celebration of 250 years of United States music and composers.  This concert will include favorites from US Broadway\, Hollywood\, and popular tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and some snacks\, along with your friends/family\, to join us for a fun summer evening!
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/singing-on-the-square-morganton/
LOCATION:Morganton Courthouse Square\, 102 E Union Street\, Morganton\, North Carolina\, 28655\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085526
CREATED:20260114T215755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T202408Z
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SUMMARY:Singing on the Square - Hickory
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Union Square in Downtown Hickory for an evening of singing as we conclude our 48th season celebrating 250 years of United States music and composers.  This concert will include favorites from US Broadway\, Hollywood\, and popular tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and some snacks\, along with your friends/family\, to join us for a fun summer evening!
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/singing-on-the-square-hickory/
LOCATION:Union Square in Downtown Hickory\, 222 Union Square\, Hickory\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
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SUMMARY:HCS Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Do you love music and singing? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself?If so\, you are invited to audition for the Hickory Choral Society! \n\n\n\nNew Singer Auditions for 2026-27 are currently scheduled for Monday\, June 1st and Monday\, August 3rd.  Throughout the year\, there may also be individually scheduled auditions by appointment.
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/hcs-auditions/
LOCATION:JDC Rehearsal Hall\, SALT Block\, Hickory NC\, 243 Third Ave. NE Suite2-N\, Hickory\, North Carolina\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T235959
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CREATED:20260205T184322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184445Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Choral Camp
DESCRIPTION:Choral singing strengthens a sense of togetherness and belonging and even decreases anxiety. \nIf you’ve ever sung around a campfire\, you may remember that sense of joy and freedom that comes from singing together.  The Hickory Choral Society hosts a choral camp every summer to foster a love for choral singing in kids who are rising 4th through 6th graders.  Students will start each day with choral clinic and wrap up by enjoying other SALT Block activities. \nCost is minimal for half-day Monday-Friday summer camp\, but scholarships are also available to make this experience affordable for all! \nFind out more and register now: https://hickorychoralsociety.org/choral-camp/ 
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/childrens-summer-choral-camp-2/
LOCATION:JDC Rehearsal Hall\, SALT Block\, Hickory NC\, 243 Third Ave. NE Suite2-N\, Hickory\, North Carolina\, 28601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000
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SUMMARY:HCS Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Do you love music and singing? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself?If so\, you are invited to audition for the Hickory Choral Society! \n\n\n\nNew Singer Auditions for 2026-27 are currently scheduled for Monday\, June 1st and Monday\, August 3rd.  Throughout the year\, there may also be individually scheduled auditions by appointment.
URL:https://hickorychoralsociety.org/event/hcs-auditions-2/
LOCATION:JDC Rehearsal Hall\, SALT Block\, Hickory NC\, 243 Third Ave. NE Suite2-N\, Hickory\, North Carolina\, 28601\, United States
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