
Choral singing is an important part of community life, and a major part of our rich cultural life here in the Green Mountain State. About a quarter of all American households have at least one person singing in a choir—in Vermont that number is much larger, with every region having at least one volunteer chorus, and school programs strong in vocal music.
On Sunday mornings at 11 and Tuesday evenings at 8, Vermont singer Linda Radtke explores the range of great classical choral works, from madrigals to masses. On each program, a Vermont chorus is featured. You will hear Bella Voce, Social Band, the Handel Society, Counterpoint, the Oriana Singers and many other community groups. Vermont composers of choral music—Erik Nielsen, Gwyneth Walker, Don Jamison and others—are also highlighted.
Listen to the VPR Choral Hour for information on the many choral activities, auditions and concerts from our many groups in the listening area. If you have questions or suggestions for the show please send us a message.
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This week on the VPR Choral Hour, host Eric Brooks features beloved works by English and Irish Composers, including singalong of Ralph Vaughan Williams's Mass in g.
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Help us welcome interim host, Eric Brooks, and enjoy a singalong by Liszt on this week's VPR Choral Hour!
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Celebrate Passover, Easter, and Earth Day on this week's VPR Choral Hour: Sunday 4/17 at 11am and Tuesday 4/19 at 8pm.
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Sing along with Schubert, Dvorak, and Bach on this week's VPR Choral Hour
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Sing along with Schubert's Mass in Eb this week on the VPR Choral Hour
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Download the score for this week's sing-along here...Lord Nelson Mass - Franz Joseph HaydnThe VPR Choral Hour will offer a beloved choral work to listen…
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Enjoy this weekend's music programs on VPR with a great new twist! On Saturday evening, boogie the night away with a virtual dance party, plus on Sunday…
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For over 40 years Dr. Brian Webb was a central figure in the Vermont music community, especially in the world of choral music. He died recently in a…