Upcoming Events
With the Cross Creek Chorale and the Fayetteville Youth Chorus Jr. & Sr. Choirs
October 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Hay Street United Methodist Church
Every second holds a story, stretching from the absolute dawn of creation in Pederson’s “In the Beginning” to the poignant shifting of modern history. Our 35th season-opening performance weaves a beautiful tapestry of sound featuring a special world-premiere commission by our very own Theodore Schwamm alongside a powerful choral arrangement of Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Let our intergenerational voices take you on an unforgettable journey through time as we kick off this landmark anniversary year at Hay Street UMC.
ECHOES OF TIME, WHISPERS OF WINTER
COMMUNITY CONCERT – No Ticket Required
November 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Community Congregational Church
Southern Pines, NC
The Cross Creek Chorale invites you to an intimate, free-admission concert that captures the beautiful hush of late autumn as the year begins to turn. This evocative program explores the deep mystery of passing time alongside the quiet, expectant melodies of a world preparing for winter Join us at Community Congregational Church for a lyrical journey that rests on the very edge of the season, pointing our hearts toward the warmth and light of the holidays ahead.
With the Cross Creek Chorale and the Fayetteville Youth Chorus Jr. & Sr. Choirs
December 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Hay Street United Methodist Church
Gather your loved ones as we step away from the holiday rush to celebrate the most magical time of the year. From cherished traditional carols to vibrant contemporary seasonal arrangements, every voice in the Cumberland Choral Arts family joins together to fill your ears and hearts with festive cheer. Experience the heartwarming power of holiday music that has united our Fayetteville community during this beautiful season for 35 incredible years.
COMMUNITY CONCERT – No Ticket Required, but You Must Make a Reservation
With the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
Curtis Kinzey, Conductor
December 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC
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Cumberland Choral Arts joins forces with the spectacular Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra to honor a timeless holiday tradition. Together, our soaring voices and majestic instruments bring George Frideric Handel’s centuries-old masterpiece to life in the resonant acoustics of Methodist University’s Huff Concert Hall. Do not miss this stunning, free-admission community event that marks a truly triumphant and historic milestone in our winter season.
February 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Join us for the 8th Annual Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Musical Journey Through Black History, as we celebrate the legacy and cultural impact of Black history through a cinematic timeline of Hollywood’s most iconic Movie Musicals. This high-energy program brings unforgettable melodies to life, tracking how music has driven social change across the decades. Don’t miss an inspiring evening of soulful storytelling, cinematic nostalgia, and soaring vocal harmonies.
With the Cross Creek Chorale and the Fayetteville Youth Chorus Jr. & Sr. Choirs
March 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Hay Street United Methodist Church
This beautiful program explores how love shapes our existence through every shifting season of life, featuring moving masterpieces like Leonard Bernstein’s “Somewhere” and Jake Runestad’s “Let My Love Be Heard.” The music navigates the heart’s most intimate corners, shifting from the deep joy of romance and the fierce, vulnerable bonds of parental love to the immense pain of unrequited affection and bittersweet loss.
April 17, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The Cross Creek Chorale invites you for an evening of expressive music exploring the universal bonds that connect us all. This program unites sacred anthems and secular gems into a moving tribute to time, love, and life. Come enjoy an evening of music that honors where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and the beautiful moments along the way.
May 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Seabrook Auditorium, FSU
Johannes Brahms shattered musical traditions by creating a monumental requiem designed not to intercede for the souls of the dead, but to bring solace to the living who remain to mourn them. This magnificent masterwork brings the full power of our symphonic choir and live orchestra together to bridge our brief mortal experience with a profound, divine comfort. Witness a staggering season finale that honors the fragility of our earthly days, delivering a deeply comforting message of hope and shared humanity that transcends generations.