Durham Community Chorale

Durham Community Chorale The Durham Chorale is a nonprofit community chorus group whose members share a love of singing. We have 2 concerts per year - fall and spring.

Those who want to join undergo a voice placement with the director, and this happens prior to each season. Community nonaudition choir
This program was made possible in part by the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. nonprofit organization.

What a wonderful day of music, fellowship, and community!Several members of the Durham Community Chorale participated in...
05/31/2026

What a wonderful day of music, fellowship, and community!

Several members of the Durham Community Chorale participated in the Durham Community Sing hosted by the Choral Society of Durham. Singers and listeners from across our community gathered to share in something that feels increasingly valuable: the simple act of coming together through music.

One of the pieces we sang featured words by poet Wilfred Owen:

“When each proud fighter brags they war on death, for life—not men, for flags.”

Those words served as a thoughtful reminder that our common humanity is often more important than the things that divide us. Choral singing has a remarkable way of building connections, fostering understanding, and creating moments of shared purpose among people who may have never met before.

We are thankful for opportunities like this to learn from one another, make new musical connections, and celebrate the power of singing together.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Choral Society of Durham for organizing another successful Durham Community Sing and to everyone who participated. We left inspired, energized, and reminded of why community music matters.

❤️

05/26/2026

🎶 Singer Spotlight: Gil 🎶

Today we’re highlighting Gil, one of our wonderful section leaders at Durham Community Chorale 💛

Gil is a thoughtful and dedicated musician who truly values the learning experience that comes with singing in a community choir. When asked why he enjoys singing with DCC, he shared:

“Each semester introduces new songs, techniques, and sounds, and over the past couple of years my understanding and ability have grown substantially.”

That commitment to growth, collaboration, and artistry is something we love seeing within our choir family.

And when asked why audiences should come hear DCC perform, Gil said:

“It will be a great experience—it's something you shouldn't miss. We're working on some very beautiful pieces for this concert, and there's a lot of talent in this group.”

We couldn’t agree more.

🎥 Enjoy this clip of Gil singing his solo in Nella Fantasia from our spring concert.

Thank you, Gil, for sharing your voice and musicianship with our community. 💛

Thank you for sharing Voices of Light with us. ✨We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, supported, performed, v...
05/03/2026

Thank you for sharing Voices of Light with us. ✨

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, supported, performed, volunteered, donated, and helped make yesterday’s concert such a meaningful experience.

This program explored hope, love, resilience, community, and light — and it was a joy to share that music together in such a warm and supportive room.

To our singers, director, accompanist, musicians, volunteers, Temple Baptist Church, and our wonderful audience: thank you for being part of this special afternoon.

We’re already looking forward to the next season with the Durham Community Chorale. 💛

This project is supported by the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund, the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, and by the City of Durham, NC Government American Rescue Plan funds.

Last night’s rehearsal at Temple Baptist Church felt special. 💛 Thank you for your hospitality and support as we prepare...
05/02/2026

Last night’s rehearsal at Temple Baptist Church felt special. 💛 Thank you for your hospitality and support as we prepare for Voices of Light today at 3:30! ✨

05/02/2026

Nella Fantasia — sung in Italian — is a song about hope, peace, and imagining a more compassionate world, a message that feels especially meaningful right now. ✨

We’re so excited to share music like this with you at Voices of Light today.

Join the Durham Community Chorale this afternoon at 3:30 PM at Temple Baptist Church and let the music brighten your day. 💛

🎟️ Tickets available through the “Buy Tickets” button above.

05/02/2026

A rehearsal glimpse from Durham Community Chorale’s Voices of Light concert today ✨

Music has a way of reflecting the world around us — and reminding us to keep moving forward. We can’t wait to share this beautiful program with you this afternoon at 3:30 PM Temple Baptist Church 💛

04/30/2026

to backstage moments from our last concert, Music in the Heart…

These photos were taken just before we stepped on stage—full of energy, laughter, and anticipation.

The music you’re hearing, Nella Fantasia (sung in Italian), imagines a world of peace, beauty, and hope ✨

This Saturday, we’ll bring that vision to life in our concert, Voices of Light.

We would love for you to experience it with us.

🎶 Saturday, May 2 at 3:30 PM
📍 Temple Baptist Church

🎟️ Click “Buy Tickets” above

04/30/2026

to rehearsal moments like this 😂

We have fun… but wait until you hear us sing 🎶✨

Join us for Voices of Light
📍 Temple Baptist Church
🗓️ May 2 at 3:30 PM

🎟️ Click the “Buy Tickets” button above

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120 Morris Street
Durham, NC
27701

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7:15pm - 8:45pm

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