Undas

An interactive choral concert for the Filipino Day of the Dead

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, conductor

Experience Undas, the Filipino version of the “day of the dead” in a very real
way. The tradition of Undas includes going to the cemetery and bringing food
to celebrate life. The experience begins with a “pre-concert” reception with
Filipino food and altars for concert-goers to bring pictures of loved ones who
have passed. Afterwards, experience music with the Choral Arts Chamber
Ensemble that presents the feelings of love, loss, grief, acceptance, and
celebration of life.

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 5:00pm

Live at 10th and G!

O Night Divine!

Christmas with Choral Arts

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, conductor

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7pm (Choral Arts’ 45th Annual Gala)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2pm

The Kennedy Center Concert Hall

A Family Christmas

This revamped family-friendly performances that feature Santa, Frosty, Rudolph, and the Grinch are returning for two shows in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11am

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11am

The Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

38th Annual Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Co-presented with Washington Performing Arts

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 7pm

The Music Center at Strathmore

From Darkness to Light: An Interactive Choral Discussion

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, conductor

This innovative concert will feature a “mid-concert lecture,” where attendees will be able to discuss and interact with one another, led by a guest lecturer that will help
guide our reflection on how we digest the timely Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph
Vaughan Williams, how it fits in today’s society, and how we move on from
darkness to light.

Featured works:

Dona Nobis Pacem (Ralph Vaughan Williams)

Two Psalms (Gustav Holst)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5pm

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)

Choral Arts in NYC: Carnegie Hall Duruflé Requiem

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, conductor

Choral Arts steps further into their role as the “Ambassador Chorus,” as they will sing at the esteemed venue as the headliner ensemble, along with other invited ensembles from around the country.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Carnegie Hall 881 7th Ave, New York, NY

Presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY)

2025-2026 Collaborations:

Lu conducts Carmina Burana

Tianyi Lu, conductor

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, chorus master

Guest appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra 

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8pm

Filene Center at Wolf Trap

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Noseda conducts Daphnis and Chloe

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

Marie Bucoy-Calavan, chorus master

Guest appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra 

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7pm

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 8pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8pm

The Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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