Find Your Musical Community With Us
When you join the Arlington Chorale, you are joining a community that extends beyond weekly rehearsals. Throughout the year, we gather for social events, volunteer with nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, and strengthen our connections with each other and our broader community through the transformative power of music.
What’s on the Horizon for the Upcoming 2025-2026 Season
Singers will perform beautiful, meaningful repertoire by both living composers and beloved composers from the past few centuries. You'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a Tunisian choir right here in Arlington this fall, followed by an unforgettable international tour to Italy and Tunisia in the spring! We're premiering a new commission by local composer Ashi Day and performing new works by young Tunisian composers, alongside masterpieces by Fauré, Brahms, Kim André Arnesen, and others. Highlights include:
International Collaboration: Partnership with a Tunisian choir through 88 International
New Commission: World premiere by composer Ashi Day
Masterworks: Kim André Arnesen's Magnificat and excerpts from Brahms and Fauré Requiems
Contemporary Premieres: New works by Brandon A. Boyd and Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
International Tour Opportunity: Italy and Tunisia in May 2026
Composer, Ashi Day
The Chorale strives to be both affordable and accessible for all members. For those with financial need, scholarships are available for dues and music fees. We believe that financial circumstances should never prevent talented, committed singers from joining our community.
Membership Dues: $300 per season (includes music)
Rehearsals: Monday evenings, 7:15-9:30 PM
Locations: First Presbyterian Church of Arlington (primary) and Westover Baptist Church. All rehearsals are Metro-accessible
Attendance: Regular attendance expected with limited exceptions for work/illness
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Auditions for Fall 2025 were held on the evenings of Monday, August 4 and Monday, August 11. We are still accepting late auditions, so please reach out for more info!
Audition Requirements:
Prepare: A solo in classical style (choral piece, hymn, art song)
Expect: Vocal range assessment and sight-singing excerpt
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
How to Schedule:
Complete our audition form and we will contact you to schedule your audition time
Contact: Artistic Director Dr. Ingrid Lestrud at ingrid@arlingtonchorale.org
Questions? We encourage you to reach out—we're here to support you through the process