S. Bennerstrom, Nether Land 23
Welcome to Our 2025-2026 Season!
Giving
Voice
In our 2025–2026 season, Whatcom Chorale gives voice to humankind’s struggles and sorrows, and ultimately our resolve and joy. In November, we reprise Sarah Mattox’s Heart Mountain Suite—more timely now than ever—and premiere new works by our own singer/composer, Scott Henderson. For May’s Songs of Solace, featuring works by Bach, Brahms, and Boulanger and culminating in Bruckner’s Mass in E minor, we are joined by wind instruments of Whatcom Chorale Sinfonia.
2025–2026 Season Concerts
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Lest We Forget
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 3:00 PM
Sarah Mattox: Heart Mountain Suite
(Based on diaries of Kara Kondo, WWII concentration camp survivor)
Featuring Kimberly Sogioka, Metropolitan Opera Guild mezzo-soprano
Stephen Sondheim: "No One is Alone," arr. Scott Henderson
Robert Graham: "Five Japanese Songs for Christmas," arr. Scott Henderson -
Songs of Solace
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Works by Bach, Brahms, and Boulanger
Bruckner’s Mass in E minor
Featuring Whatcom Chorale Sinfonia woodwind ensemble
What our audience members are saying
about our recent performances
“As someone who has enjoyed and been moved by your concerts for decades, I must say that today’s performance was absolutely transcendent, superlative and celestial … (and) brought tears to my eyes and fire to my soul.”
”I am sure you felt how moved we in the audience were as we spontaneously leapt to our feet, with a myriad of bravos filling the church."
“...you expressed such beauty, sensitivity and sincerity. [My] heart is filled with grace and gratitude.”
“Thank you for your gorgeous work, which indeed brought comfort, and succeeded in ‘illuminating’ Bellingham with hope and ‘peace’.”
"…excellent diction and balance."
"…stunning unison singing!"
Join Us!
Welcome to Whatcom Chorale, a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated singers harmoniously united by a profound love of music and genuine camaraderie. If you love to sing and have musical experience, consider joining us. We are currently recruiting soprano, alto, tenor and bass/baritone singers! Visit our Join Us page to schedule an audition.
