Upcoming Events

2024-2025 Save the Dates!

• Fall concert is Sunday, October 27, 2024, 4 pm at West Conn.   Buy Tickets Online
• Holiday Concert is Sunday, December 8, 2024, 4 pm at Ridgefield Playhouse.   Buy Tickets Online
• Spring Concert is Saturday, April 26, 2025 at East Ridge Middle School.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 – 4:00 pm – Holiday Pops Concert, Ridgefield Playhouse

Come and enjoy a concert of contemporary songs of the season with The Ridgefield Chorale. Casual, charming and fun, this is an afternoon of seasonal favorites for all ages.    Buy Tickets Online

Concert proceeds benefit Ability Beyond.  Ability Beyond’s mission is to discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people, and our vision is to create a world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential, achieving true independence, personal success, and the highest quality of life imaginable.  Serving more than 3,000 people with disabilities annually across CT and NY, Ability Beyond offers specialized programs including residential services, vibrant adult day programs, comprehensive employment services, transportation, and clinical support.

The Ridgefield Chorale thanks our concert sponsors: The Ability Beyond Board of Trustees, The Kinne Family, Blandine Lewine, McLaughlin & Stern, Lorraine & Larry Morley, Patti & Steve Ross, Allison & Jon Stockel.

Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 4:00 pm – What Dreams We Have, West Conn

Step through the looking glass as the Ridgefield Chorale presents “What Dreams We Have.” Drift through ethereal soundscapes that capture the essence of our deepest aspirations and visions. From dark nights of the soul to flights of fancy, this concert weaves a tapestry of human dreams.  Featuring the works of Ola Gjeilo, Craig Carnelia, André Thomas, Danny Elfman, Susan Brumfield and other fine contemporary composers. Let your imagination take flight in the sublime acoustics of the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall at Western Connecticut State University (43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury).    Dreams await. Will you answer the call?    Buy Tickets Online

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 6:30 pm – Ridgefield 9/11 Memorial Service

The Ridgefield Chorale will perform at 6:30 pm at the Town of Ridgefield’s annual 9/11 Memorial Service, held at the 9/11 Memorial Monument at the Ridgefield Recreation Center entrance (195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield). The Chorale joins First Selectman Rudy Marconi, Ridgefield clergy, police and fire honor guards, and guest speakers to remember and honor those who were lost, and those who responded.  More details here:  9/11 Memorial Ceremony | Ridgefield CT    In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the Rec Center.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – New Member Event and Rehearsal

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 to JOIN US at our New Member Event from 7:00-8:00 pm. St. Stephen’s Church, North Hall, 351 Main Street, Ridgefield.  RSVP: info@ridgefieldchorale.org.   To learn more about The Ridgefield Chorale, review our Ridgefield Chorale Membership Flyer 7-14-24.    This provides general information about the Chorale as well as important upcoming dates including our October 2024 concert.  The New Member Event will be followed by our regular rehearsal, and all are welcome to stay and participate.

Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Ridgefield’s “Pride in the Park” – 12 – 3 pm, Ballard Park

Ridgefield CT Pride’s annual “Pride in the Park” will be held in Ballard Park, Ridgefield on Saturday, June 1.   Come visit us in Ballard Park from 12 – 3 pm and learn more about the Chorale!  We are singing at 12:30 pm ahead of the Parade.  We strive to create an organization that recognizes and respects the differences and similarities of every individual, and where everyone is welcomed, and feels safe, accepted, and supported.
Read more about Pride in the Park:  Ridgefield CT Pride – LGBTQ+ Pride Organization      In case of heavy rain, the rain location is Yanity Gym (60 Prospect Street).

Saturday, May 4, 2024 7:00 pm, Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School (700 North Salem Road, Ridgefield)

Join the Ridgefield Chorale as we celebrate Daniela Sikora’s 25th Anniversary as our Artistic Director and Conductor.  “Silver” will present songs and stories about the milestones in Daniela’s career with the Chorale. Accompanied by Carol Spaulding and instrumentalists, expect an evening filled with tender moments, soaring music and, of course, joy. We happily invite you to be part of this special evening.  Purchase Tickets Online.     Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Day of Giving – Thank you!

We were thrilled by the positive response to our first annual fundraiser on our own. Our total of $18,520 includes $4,500 in matching funds from generous sponsors.  Thank you to everyone who donated!!  We appreciate your support of the local arts, and especially of The Ridgefield Chorale. Together, we are able to provide compelling musical experiences for our community. For that, we cannot applaud you enough.  Please read our thank you letter here:  https://conta.cc/4cpymGj

We thank our 2023-2024 season sponsors!
25th Anniversary Sponsors: The Berisford Family, Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C.
Platinum Sponsors: Books on the Common, Dimitri’s Diner, Fairfield County Bank, Kane Funeral Home, Nancy O
Gold Sponsors: ACT of CT, CT Fitness Lab, Economy Printing, Founders Hall, SPHERE, Shoots to Roots
Silver Sponsors: A-Z Landscaping, Authentic Living LLC (Angelo P. Giordano Therapeutic Massage), Caraluzzi’s, Colby’s of Ridgefield, Classic Cleaners, Colonial Cleaners, Country Contractors,
Danbury Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, E.T. Datahelp Inc, Greig Farm,
Grove Street Realty Advisors, Kiley Painting, McLaughlin & Stern, Montanari Fuel Service, Sally Mueller, Paris Salon, Ridgefield Cleaners, Ridgefield Physical Therapy, RVNAhealth, Total Comfort Inc

Tuesday, January 23, 2024- New Member Event, 7:00 – 8:00 pm – East Ridge Middle School

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 23 to JOIN US at our New Member Event from 7:00-8:00 pm. East Ridge Middle School (10 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield)  RSVP: info@ridgefieldchorale.org.   To learn more about The Ridgefield Chorale, review our Membership Flyer    This provides general information about the Chorale as well as important upcoming dates including our May 2024 concert.

Friday, January 12, 2024 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Civil Rights Shabbat, Temple B’nai Chaim

The Ridgefield Chorale is proud to participate in this Music Shabbat honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  All are welcome to enjoy an evening of music and reflection.   Temple B’nai Chaim, 82 Portland Avenue, Wilton, CT (Branchville).  To attend via Zoom, visit:  Civil Rights Shabbat – Temple B’nai Chaim (templebnaichaim.org)

Monday, January 15, 2024 3 pm – 4:30 pm -Ridgefield MLK Jr. Celebration, The Ridgefield Playhouse.

The Ridgefield Chorale is proud to participate in Ridgefield’s annual MLK Jr. Day celebration, honoring the legacy of the great civil rights leader with an awards ceremony, speakers and performances.   For more information visit the Playhouse website:  28th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration | The Ridgefield Playhouse

Sunday, December 17, 2023 4:00 pm, The Ridgefield Playhouse (80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT)

Our Holiday Pops concert has sold out!  Tickets are no longer available.

Come and enjoy a concert of contemporary songs of the season. Casual, charming and fun, this is an afternoon of seasonal favorites for all ages.

Concert proceeds benefit Ridgefield Responds:Hope for Ukraine.   Ridgefield Responds is harnessing the compassionate power of the Ridgefield community to help the people of Ukraine with the devastating situation in their country.  Ridgefield Responds works with trusted partners on the ground to send humanitarian aid directly where it’s needed most, including support for Ridgefield’s sister city, Druzhkivka, in the besieged region of Donetsk, in partnership with Ukraine Aid International.

The Ridgefield Chorale thanks our concert sponsors, The Kinne Family, Blandine Lewine, Stephen & Patricia Ross, The Stockel Family, and McLaughlin & Stern.

Friday, December 1, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Holiday Stroll, Main Street, Ridgefield
Come and enjoy a festive start to the holiday season at the Town of Ridgefield’s annual Holiday Stroll!   Shopping and eating and of course, caroling by members of The Ridgefield Chorale.   Find us along our route throughout the evening.  ======================>>>>>

Sunday, November 19, 2023 5:00 pm – Jesse Lee Church, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service hosted by the Ridgefield Clergy Association and located at Jesse Lee Church. There will be Scripture, poetry, dancing, an interfaith choral ensemble, and the Ridgefield Chorale. An important hour of your life you can spend increasing the love and interdependence in our community.  A free will offering will be received to benefit ARC (The Association of Religious Communities) of Danbury and the Ridgefield Food Pantry.

Sunday, November 12, 2023 4:00 pm – The Ridgefield Chorale in Concert.

Location: First Congregational Church, Danbury, CT (164 Deer Hill Avenue).  Join the Ridgefield Chorale for an afternoon of amazing choral music kicking off Artistic Director Daniela Sikora’s 25th Anniversary year.   Anchoring The Ridgefield Chorale in Concert is Elaine Hagenberg’s stunning Illuminare. Premiered in 2022, Illuminare’s 5 movements are full of mysticism, tenderness and passion.  Also on the program are an arrangement of the music from The Light in the Piazza by Adam Guettel, Craig Courtney’s moving Ukrainian Alleluia, Craig Hella Johnson’s spirited All of Us from Considering Matthew Shepard and Across the Vast Eternal Sky by Ola Gjeilo. The Ridgefield Chorale in Concert will be accompanied by Collaborative Pianist, Carol Spaulding and the RC Chamber Orchestra.
Click to Buy Tickets Online    Please note, tickets will not be sold at the door.

Monday, September 11, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Ridgefield 9/11 Memorial Service

The ceremony will be INSIDE the Rec Center due to the forecasted heavy rain.
The Ridgefield Chorale will perform at the Town of Ridgefield’s annual 9/11 Memorial Service, held at the 9/11 Memorial Monument at the Ridgefield Recreation Center entrance (195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield). The Chorale joins First Selectman Rudy Marconi, Ridgefield clergy, police and fire honor guards, and guest speakers to remember and honor those who were lost, and those who responded.  More details here:  Ridgefield’s September 11 Memorial Ceremony

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – Ridgefield Playhouse Day on the Amistad Ship – Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport – 11 am

The Ridgefield Chorale will be part of the opening performance at the August 26 event, which includes private tours of the Amistad and education about its history and connection to Connecticut.  Read more about the event and how to get tickets here:    Ridgefield Playhouse Day on the Amistad Ship Saturday, August 26 at Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – New Member Event and First Rehearsal – St. Stephen’s North Hall, 353 Main Street, Ridgefield

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 22 to JOIN US at our New Member Event at 7:00-8:00 pm followed by our first rehearsal for Fall Concert at 8:00-9:30pm.   St. Stephen’s North Hall, 353 Main Street, Ridgefield.  RSVP: info@ridgefieldchorale.org.   To learn more about The Ridgefield Chorale, review our Membership Flyer    This provides general information about the Chorale as well as important dates including our November 12 fall concert and December 17 holiday concert!  Our Tuesday August 29 rehearsal will be 7:30 – 9:30 pm, also at St. Stephen’s but in the Sanctuary.

Saturday, July 29, 2023 – “Summerfest” – Main Street, Ridgefield and 3 pm Ridgefield Library

Visit The Ridgefield Chorale during “Summerfest” between 10 am – 2 pm on Main Street, Ridgefield.  There will be lots of street vendors, sidewalk sales and entertainment.  Presented by Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce.   And then walk over to the Ridgefield Library for a 3 pm performance by members of The Ridgefield Chorale!   A great way to spend a summer day.  For more info, visit: Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce (inridgefield.com)

June 16 – 19, 2023 – “We Have a Dream Choral Festival” – Washington, D.C.