Hickory Choral Society

Christmas Concert Saturday Night - "Moments of Awe In A Season of Joy"
2023-12-09 07:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us this Christmas for “Moments of Awe In A Season of Joy!”
Designed to transport listeners through time and other worlds, the 100-voice Hickory Choral Society will perform a concert packed with choral standards, holiday classics, and majestic and etherial selections. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss!
Our Christmas concerts serve as our entrance point for an exciting 2023-2024 season entitled Measured In Love.
All of our concerts are FREE to the public.
Those who choose to donate to our organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more. 2023-24 Season Memberships are now available here.

Christmas Concert Saturday Afternoon - "Moments of Awe In A Season of Joy"
2023-12-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Christmas Concert Sunday Afternoon - "Moments of Awe In A Season of Joy"
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Winter Auditions
2024-01-04 | The Salt Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 2-N, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Are you interested in singing with the Hickory Choral Society?
We currently have availability in all vocal parts!
Join us on Thursday, Jan 4, 2024 for our winter auditions.
Click HERE for more information about what to expect and how to prepare, as well as to sign up for a time!

Spring Concert - "An Irish Afternoon in County Catawba"
2024-03-17 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 339 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for “An Irish Afternoon in County Catawba!”
2023-24 Season Memberships are now available here.

2024 Golf Classic
2024-05-06 | Catawba Country Club, 1154 Country Club Rd, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Each spring, the Hickory Choral Society rallies golfers far and wide, as well as those that don’t golf but enjoy fun and supporting our organization, for our Golf Classic! The tournament serves to support our mission and vision through sponsorship and participation. All tournament proceeds will be used for HCS concerts and educational activities.
Participants can register as an individual player or as a team of four players. And if you don’t golf, the Golf Classic allows our community to support the Hickory Choral Society through sponsorship and other donations.
To find out more and sign up, visit hickorychoralsociety.org/golf

Singing Under the Sails - "Timeless"
2024-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Union Square in Downtown Hickory, 222 Union Square, Hickory, 28601, United States
Join us Under the Sails for “Timeless!”
2023-24 Season Memberships are now available here.

Summer Auditions
2024-06-03 | The Salt Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 2-N, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Are you interested in singing with the Hickory Choral Society?
We currently have availability in all vocal parts!
Join us on Monday June 3, 2024 for our summer auditions.
Click HERE for more information about what to expect and how to prepare, as well as to sign up for a time!

Children's Choral Camp
2024-06-17 08:45 - 2024-06-21 12:00 | The Salt Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 2-N, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Choral singing strengthens a sense of togetherness and belonging and even decreases anxiety.
If you’ve ever sung in unison 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 this 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 the various SALT Block venues.
Find out more by viewing our Summer Choral Camp page HERE.

Fall Auditions
2024-08-05 | The Salt Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 2-N, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Are you interested in singing with the Hickory Choral Society?
We currently have availability in all vocal parts!
Join us on Monday August 5, 2024 for our summer auditions.
Click HERE for more information about what to expect and how to prepare, as well as to sign up for a time!

Fall Concert feat. Guest Conductor, André Thomas
2024-10-20 15:00 - 16:30 | P.E. Monroe Auditorium, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for a Fall Concert, featuring guest conductor, André Thomas.
ANDRÉ J. THOMAS is a Professor Emeritus of Music at Florida State University. He was visiting Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University from 2020-2022. He also served as a faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin. He is presently an Associate Artist with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Thomas is a distinguished composer/arranger with Hinshaw Music Company, Mark Foster Music Company, Fitzsimons Music Company, Lawson Gould, Earthsongs, Choristers Guild, and Heritage Music Company.
Find out more about Dr. Thomas by visiting his website here.
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. 2023-24 Season Memberships are now available here.

2024 Cookies and Carols!
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Ridgeview Community Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Join us for a FREE holiday concert, crafted especially for children!
Cookies and Carols will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00 am.
This sing-a-long with HCS and the Orchestra will feature special surprise guests! Enjoy sweet treats and fine holiday music!

Christmas Concert Friday Evening
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 110-voice Hickory Choral Society. We will perform a concert packed with choral standards, holiday classics, and majestic and etherial selections. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss!
Our Christmas concerts serve as our entrance point for an exciting 2024-2025 season entitled Captivating Stories, Inspiring Music.
All of our concerts are FREE to the public.
Those who choose to donate to our organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Christmas Concert Saturday Afternoon
2024-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
**SPECIAL NOTE: For our Saturday afternoon concert on December 14, we are also pleased to inform families with young children that St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (next door to Corinth) will be offering a FREE Children’s Christmas Event that will begin just before our concert, and last for the duration. We hope that this partnership will allow families to experience an afternoon of Christmas music and fun.
Join us this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 110-voice Hickory Choral Society. We will perform a concert packed with choral standards, holiday classics, and majestic and etherial selections. Enhanced by the fantastic orchestra and stunning venue of Corinth Reformed Church, this concert is one that you don’t want to miss!
Our Christmas concerts serve as our entrance point for an exciting 2024-2025 season entitled Captivating Stories, Inspiring Music.
All of our concerts are FREE to the public.
Those who choose to donate to our organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Christmas Concert Saturday Evening
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Christmas Concert Sunday Afternoon
2024-12-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Spring Concert Saturday Evening feat. Mozart's Requiem
2025-03-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us this March for the Spring Concert of our 2024-2025 season entitled Captivating Stories, Inspiring Music.
We are committed to delivering exceptional musical experiences. By sharing information and the exciting stories behind the music before each of our spring concerts, we hope concertgoers will feel more connected to the in-concert experience. Dr. Ryan Luhrs will provide a pre-concert talk about Mozart’s requiem beginning at 6:45 pm before this concert begins. Please make plans to attend this exciting discussion about the evening’s repertoire and composer prior to the performance.
All of our concerts are FREE to the public.
Those who choose to donate to our organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Spring Concert Sunday Afternoon feat. Mozart's Requiem
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us this March for the Spring Concert of our 2024-2025 season entitled Captivating Stories, Inspiring Music.
We are committed to delivering exceptional musical experiences. By sharing information and the exciting stories behind the music before each of our spring concerts, we hope concertgoers will feel more connected to the in-concert experience. Dr. Ryan Luhrs will provide a pre-concert talk about Mozart’s requiem beginning at 2:15 pm before this concert begins. Please make plans to attend this exciting discussion about the evening’s repertoire and composer prior to the performance.
All of our concerts are FREE to the public.
Those who choose to donate to our organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Golf Classic ONLINE AUCTION
2025-04-27 06:15 - 2025-05-05 17:00 | NC
We are holding an online auction in conjunction with our 5th annual Golf Classic starting on Sun April 27th, 2025 @ 6:15 AM EDT and ending on Mon May 5th, 2025 @ 5:00 PM EDT.
All proceeds from the annual Hickory Choral Society Golf Classic will be used to support HCS performances and music education activities. If you don’t play golf, the silent auction is an easy way to still be able to participate in this annual fundraising event! For information on becoming a contributing member or other ways to donate, please visit our website at hickorychoralsociety.org.
You can view our auction at YourCharityAuction.com/HickoryChoralSociety.
Your generosity and assistance is what keeps Hickory Choral Society thriving. We hope that you will participate in the auction! Thank you for your continued support.

5th Annual Golf Classic
2025-05-05 | Catawba Country Club, 1154 Country Club Rd, Newton, NC, 28658, United States

Singing Under the Sails - Morganton
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Morganton, 103 US-64 BUS, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Join us in Downtown Morganton for an evening of singing some of your favorite pop hits from the movies!
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Singing Under the Sails - Hickory
2025-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Union Square in Downtown Hickory, 222 Union Square, Hickory, 28601, United States
Join us in Downtown Hickory for an evening of singing some of your favorite pop hits from the movies!
2024-25 Season Memberships are now available here.

Children's Summer Choral Camp
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-20 | The Salt Block, 243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 2-N, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Choral singing strengthens a sense of togetherness and belonging and even decreases anxiety.

If you’ve ever sung in unison 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 this 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.

Find out more and register now: https://hickorychoralsociety.org/choral-camp/

Fall Concert
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 339 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.

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2025 Cookies and Carols!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Ridgeview Community Center, 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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.
This 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!

Christmas Concert Friday 7:30pm
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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!

Our Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48. All of our concerts are FREE to the public.

Those who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.

2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here.

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Christmas Concert Saturday 3pm
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Christmas Concert Saturday 7:30pm
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Christmas Concert Sunday 3pm
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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!

Our Christmas concerts begin an exciting 2025-2026 Season 48. All of our concerts are FREE to the public.

Those who choose to donate to become Contributing Members will receive benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more.

2025-26 Season 48 Memberships are now available here.

Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here

HCS performs with WPS
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | P.E. Monroe Auditorium, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.

This concert is part of the symphony’s 2025-26 season (not an HCS concert) – tickets can be purchased on the WPS website.

PROGRAM

ADAMS • Christian Zeal and Activity

DEBUSSY • The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS • Dona nobis pacem (Grant Us Peace)
