
Asheville Choral Society Presents: Mass of the Children
John Rutter’s moving choral Mass blends children’s and adult voices with professional soloists and world-class organ, shifting from intimate reflection to a sweeping celebration of connection, hope, and wonder.
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Warm, resonant choral harmonies bring seasonal classics and holiday music to a candlelit setting, creating a joyful, moving concert centered on wonder, tradition, and communal celebration.

Warm, resonant choral harmonies bring seasonal classics and holiday music to a candlelit setting, creating a joyful, moving concert centered on wonder, tradition, and communal celebration.
Warm, resonant choral harmonies bring seasonal classics and holiday music to a candlelit setting, creating a joyful, moving concert centered on wonder, tradition, and communal celebration.

A full-scale classical performance of Handel’s Messiah blending orchestra and choir in a resonant church sanctuary. Expect soaring arias, iconic choruses, and a reverent holiday-season concert atmosphere.

A full-scale classical performance of Handel’s Messiah blending orchestra and choir in a resonant church sanctuary. Expect soaring arias, iconic choruses, and a reverent holiday-season concert atmosphere.
A full-scale classical performance of Handel’s Messiah blending orchestra and choir in a resonant church sanctuary. Expect soaring arias, iconic choruses, and a reverent holiday-season concert atmosphere.

Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.

Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.
Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.

A full symphony orchestra performs a polished classical masterworks program in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Expect rich strings, bold brass climaxes, and an elegant concert hall atmosphere in a sacred space.

A full symphony orchestra performs a polished classical masterworks program in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Expect rich strings, bold brass climaxes, and an elegant concert hall atmosphere in a sacred space.
A full symphony orchestra performs a polished classical masterworks program in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Expect rich strings, bold brass climaxes, and an elegant concert hall atmosphere in a sacred space.

A midday solo piano recital led by Inna Faliks inside a church sanctuary, highlighting expressive classical repertoire and virtuosic touch. Ideal for listeners seeking an intimate, acoustically rich concert experience in downtown Asheville.

A midday solo piano recital led by Inna Faliks inside a church sanctuary, highlighting expressive classical repertoire and virtuosic touch. Ideal for listeners seeking an intimate, acoustically rich concert experience in downtown Asheville.
A midday solo piano recital led by Inna Faliks inside a church sanctuary, highlighting expressive classical repertoire and virtuosic touch. Ideal for listeners seeking an intimate, acoustically rich concert experience in downtown Asheville.

A candlelit string ensemble reimagines beloved Christmas carols in a multisensory concert, pairing seasonal melodies with an atmospheric setting for an intimate holiday music experience.

A candlelit string ensemble reimagines beloved Christmas carols in a multisensory concert, pairing seasonal melodies with an atmospheric setting for an intimate holiday music experience.
A candlelit string ensemble reimagines beloved Christmas carols in a multisensory concert, pairing seasonal melodies with an atmospheric setting for an intimate holiday music experience.

Hear beloved Christmas melodies and selections from The Nutcracker in a candlelit, multisensory concert setting, pairing classical music with atmospheric lighting inside an awe-inspiring Asheville venue.

Hear beloved Christmas melodies and selections from The Nutcracker in a candlelit, multisensory concert setting, pairing classical music with atmospheric lighting inside an awe-inspiring Asheville venue.
Hear beloved Christmas melodies and selections from The Nutcracker in a candlelit, multisensory concert setting, pairing classical music with atmospheric lighting inside an awe-inspiring Asheville venue.

Classical chamber music fills a church sanctuary in an autumnal concert centered on wind instruments, bringing a refined, intimate atmosphere to Pan Harmonia’s Asheville series.

Classical chamber music fills a church sanctuary in an autumnal concert centered on wind instruments, bringing a refined, intimate atmosphere to Pan Harmonia’s Asheville series.
Classical chamber music fills a church sanctuary in an autumnal concert centered on wind instruments, bringing a refined, intimate atmosphere to Pan Harmonia’s Asheville series.

Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.

Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.

Traditional Christmas carols unfold in string arrangements during a 60-minute, multi-sensory concert, with gentle candlelight creating a warm seasonal atmosphere inside an ornate historic gathering space.

Traditional Christmas carols unfold in string arrangements during a 60-minute, multi-sensory concert, with gentle candlelight creating a warm seasonal atmosphere inside an ornate historic gathering space.
Traditional Christmas carols unfold in string arrangements during a 60-minute, multi-sensory concert, with gentle candlelight creating a warm seasonal atmosphere inside an ornate historic gathering space.

A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.

A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.
Layered women's choral harmonies bring Walt Whitman’s expansive poetry to life in a celebratory concert of shared humanity, connection, and the many voices within us.

Sing in a welcoming community chorus with expert voice training, provided music, and an accessible repertoire spanning multiple styles. No experience is needed, whether you’re a seasoned singer or casual car singer.

Sing in a welcoming community chorus with expert voice training, provided music, and an accessible repertoire spanning multiple styles. No experience is needed, whether you’re a seasoned singer or casual car singer.
Sing in a welcoming community chorus with expert voice training, provided music, and an accessible repertoire spanning multiple styles. No experience is needed, whether you’re a seasoned singer or casual car singer.

A warm, candlelit atmosphere frames a Beatles tribute in a multi-sensory concert experience, blending familiar melodies with the striking architecture of an Asheville landmark.

A warm, candlelit atmosphere frames a Beatles tribute in a multi-sensory concert experience, blending familiar melodies with the striking architecture of an Asheville landmark.
A warm, candlelit atmosphere frames a Beatles tribute in a multi-sensory concert experience, blending familiar melodies with the striking architecture of an Asheville landmark.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
Appalachian holiday tunes and story-rich songs fill the arts center with acoustic guitar strumming and warm, family-friendly Christmas cheer. A late-evening seasonal concert built for kids and adults to enjoy together.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Sweeping orchestral storytelling moves from Ravel’s fairy-tale-inspired Mother Goose Suite to Rimsky-Korsakov’s vivid, exotic Scheherazade, blending lyrical melodies with richly colored symphonic drama.

Sweeping orchestral storytelling moves from Ravel’s fairy-tale-inspired Mother Goose Suite to Rimsky-Korsakov’s vivid, exotic Scheherazade, blending lyrical melodies with richly colored symphonic drama.
Sweeping orchestral storytelling moves from Ravel’s fairy-tale-inspired Mother Goose Suite to Rimsky-Korsakov’s vivid, exotic Scheherazade, blending lyrical melodies with richly colored symphonic drama.

Christmas concert blending beloved holiday classics with contemporary Christian pop and between-song storytelling about the season’s meaning. Designed for a family night out with singalong warmth in a large indoor arena setting.

Christmas concert blending beloved holiday classics with contemporary Christian pop and between-song storytelling about the season’s meaning. Designed for a family night out with singalong warmth in a large indoor arena setting.
Christmas concert blending beloved holiday classics with contemporary Christian pop and between-song storytelling about the season’s meaning. Designed for a family night out with singalong warmth in a large indoor arena setting.

A seasonal chamber music program brings the mellow, expressive colors of wind instruments into an intimate church setting, with classical repertoire and a reflective autumn atmosphere in Black Mountain.

A seasonal chamber music program brings the mellow, expressive colors of wind instruments into an intimate church setting, with classical repertoire and a reflective autumn atmosphere in Black Mountain.
A seasonal chamber music program brings the mellow, expressive colors of wind instruments into an intimate church setting, with classical repertoire and a reflective autumn atmosphere in Black Mountain.
