Community Calendar

Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal band dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. By engaging collaboratively with artists, thinkers, and community leaders from around the world, the group seeks to uplift and amplify voices old and new while creating and performing meaningful and adventurous music.

Founded in 2009 by Brad Wells, the band was incubated at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) in North Adams, Massachusetts, where members studied with some of the world’s most extraordinary singers and teachers. Through experimentation, exploration, and plenty of failures, the group learned that the boundaries of the human voice are never what they seem, that rules can be bent, even broken, and perhaps they should be.

Through their unique collaborative process, Roomful of Teeth has worked with many of today’s most compelling musical creators to build a significant and continuously growing repertoire. They have collaborated with a wide range of artists and ensembles spanning genres and art forms.

As the world rapidly changes, Roomful of Teeth is cultivating deeper relationships with technology, continuing to explore and expand the artistic reach of the human voice. They are excited about new collaborative projects focused on stories of place, home, and community in diverse environments around the world. They explore, learn, and collaborate with passionate curiosity, contagious enthusiasm, and deep gratitude.

Catskill Choral Society presents its winter concert “A Journey of Peace and Joy,” directed by Dr. Joseph Han, on December 5th and 6th. The performers will include the 60-strong Catskill Choral Society, accompanied by pianist Timothy Horne and guest musicians plus a performance by Catskill Choral Society Youth Choir directed by Cynthia Donaldson.

Catskill Choral Society presents its winter concert “A Journey of Peace and Joy,” directed by Dr. Joseph Han, on December 5th and 6th. The performers will include the 60-strong Catskill Choral Society, accompanied by pianist Timothy Horne and guest musicians plus a performance by Catskill Choral Society Youth Choir directed by Cynthia Donaldson.

Question: What’s left for the celebrated composer-lyricist with six Broadway musicals—The Band’s Visit, The Full Monty, Tootsie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Dead Outlaw, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown—under his belt, plus countless awards including a Tony for Best Musical (The Band’s Visit)?

Answer: A gig in Putney, Vermont!

Yes, David Yazbek fulfills his lifelong dream of tickling the ivories on the beautiful Steinway grand at Next Stage and invites you to join him for an evening of songs from his Broadway shows and solo albums—one night only.

Dubbed by Yazbek “A Few Cheery Songs About Death,” the concert promises his trademark witty repartee, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and the wonderfully eclectic musical sensibility that inspired The New York Times’ Stephen Holden to call him “a daredevil juggler catching spiked pins in the traveling carnival of his imagination.”

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of theater’s most innovative composers doing what he loves most—thrilling a live audience.

“a non-profit multi-faith community choir”
Festival Celebration Choir
P.O. Box 3731
Albany, NY 12203

Press Release: For Immediate Release
“On Common Ground”
The Festival Celebration Choir and the Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church-Albany will present a Holiday Concert entitled “On Common Ground.” An area premiere of the cantata “The Ballad of the Brown King” by Margaret Bonds with lyrics by Langston Hughes, featuring Christopher Price, Savannah Gordon and Noel Bond. The repertoire also includes Christmas Carols arranged by Alice Parker. There will be a chamber orchestra with harp. Festival Celebration Choir is directed by Julie Panke and accompanied by Daniel White, piano. First Presbyterian Choir is directed by Michael Lister and accompanied by Trevor Kalbaugh, organ. A related art and educational exhibit will take place in the large hall. The event is part of the First Friday Concert Series, presented on Sunday December 14, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church 362 State Street, Albany.
Admission is free to the public. A good will offering is suggested
The Festival Celebration Choir and the First Presbyterian Church are501(c()3) organizations Contact: Meg Meehan, Publicity Coordinator publicity@festivalcelebrationchoir.org www.firstpresalbany.org www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org

Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed artists on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with featured dancers from Scottish and Irish traditions that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas and seasonal melodies with a Celtic twist. Heely is a DC-based US National Scottish Fiddle Champion, award-winning Irish fiddler, Scots Gaelic Singer, and harpist.
Tickets and more information here:https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/sean-heelys-celtic-christmas/

The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!
“The beloved gospel ensemble the Blind Boys of Alabama…remains perennially fresh, whether it’s interjecting godliness into unexpected songs or, as in this case, saluting Christmas.” – The New Yorker
Ticket prices: $51.15 to $85.25

A new musical concert experience celebrating the holiday spirit!
This holiday season, Koolist Entertainment is proud to launch a world premiere tour. From the creators of Koolulam – The Mass Global Singing Sensation that swept the hearts of millions to sing together worldwide.
Join Carol, Carole, and Caroline as they take you through an immersive, fun musical journey – sing all your favorite holiday songs.
Ticket prices range from $48.34 to $63.85 and can be purchased here: https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/a-very-very-kool-christmas/

Clarion Concerts and the exciting young Verona Quartet bring string quartets of Mendelssohn, Bacewicz and Beethoven to the Hudson Valley! Among the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today, the award-winning Verona Quartet's adventurous new recording, Shatter, entered the Billboard Classical music chart at #1. Their program combines a much-beloved early quartet by Mendelssohn with a work by the under-appreciated Polish woman composer Grażyna Bacewicz and the first of Beethoven's Razumovsky quartets. Treat yourself to a luscious end-of-summer evening of beautiful chamber music!