The Cardinal Chorale

Hand in Hand - Reunion Concert
2025-02-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, 142 North 4th Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812, United States
Join us at The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton to hear highlights from the Chorale’s summer workshop at Muskingum University. The Coshocton Community Choir will join the Chorale for the last set of the concert.
There is no charge for admission; an offering will be received to help with the weekend expenses and to continue the work of the Chorale.

2025 Summer Tour: Marion
2025-06-07 19:00 | Prospect Street United Methodist Church, 185 South Prospect Street, Marion, OH, 43302
The Cardinal Chorale will present an evening concert of favorites from their 29th season, “Hand in Hand.” A free will offering will be collected to help defray touring expenses.

2025 Summer Tour: Bucyrus
2025-06-08 10:45 | Good Hope Lutheran Church, 129 West Charles Street, Bucyrus, OH, 44820
The Cardinal Chorale will join in a Pentecost worship service with selections from their 29th season, “Hand in Hand.” A free will offering may be collected to help defray touring expenses.

2025 Summer Tour: Columbus
2025-06-08 19:00 | King Avenue UMC, 299 King Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201

2025 Summer Tour: Dayton
2025-06-09 19:00 | Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45459

2025 Summer Tour: Findlay
2025-06-10 19:00 | First Lutheran Church, 109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, OH, 45840

2025 Summer Tour: Coshocton
2025-06-11 19:00 | Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812

Workshop Concert Series: "Hand in Hand" Tour Reprise - 29th Edition of The Cardinal Chorale
2025-07-20 19:00 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
The Cardinal Chorale will present an evening concert of favorites from their 29th season, “Hand in Hand.” This final performance of the group’s season will “pass the torch” to the new 30th Edition of the Chorale at the beginning of their season’s Workshop. No tickets are required — the Cardinal Chorale graciously accepts donations to support this and other programming by cash, check, or gift online at thecardinalchorale.com/give

Workshop Concert Series: “I Hear Music: The Choral Legacy of Fred Waring” - Cardinal Chorale Staff
2025-07-21 19:30 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
Join our Cardinal Chorale staff in a journey through time to honor and celebrate the musical influence of Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians. With archival examples spanning nearly 100 years, you will see and hear the ways Fred’s programming, conducting, word emphasis, and showmanship guided much of the American choral music scene in the 20th Century on his journey as “The Man Who Taught America How to Sing.” No tickets are required — the Cardinal Chorale graciously accepts donations to support this and other programming by cash, check, or gift online at thecardinalchorale.com/give

Workshop Concert Series: “Eye to Eye: Circle Games and Dances from Around the World” – Mallory Wolfe & Matthew P. Downing
2025-07-22 19:30 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
Music educators Mallory Wolfe and Matthew P. Downing facilitate an evening of song games and dances from a variety of world cultures, focusing in on the presence of the circle as a universal symbol of community. No tickets are required — the Cardinal Chorale graciously accepts donations to support this and other programming by cash, check, or gift online at thecardinalchorale.com/give

Workshop Concert Series: "Heart to Heart: A "Wild Card" Cabaret" - Kristin Lawler & Joey McClain
2025-07-23 19:30 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
Cardinal Chorale alumni Kristin Lawler and Joey McClain reunite for a song cabaret styled after the interview/game show podcast “Wild Card” on NPR, hosted by Rachel Martin. Emcee and collaborative pianist Matthew P. Downing will lead the pair through the questions and prepared musical selections, examining the expanding dimensions of love in our lives. No tickets are required — the Cardinal Chorale graciously accepts donations to support this and other programming by cash, check, or gift online at thecardinalchorale.com/give

Workshop Concert Series: "Carpenters. The Songs. The Stories." - Helen Welch
2025-07-24 19:30 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
Starring internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer and producer Helen Welch, this production is an original, fresh perspective of songs woven together with rare and fascinating back-stage stories that finally captures the true quality and essence of the Carpenters. This is a dynamic, uplifting, magical musical journey of over 22 classic hits. With a cast of talented musicians lead by Musical Director Joe Leaman this show is a fresh take on the Carpenter’s classic songs. No tickets are required — the Cardinal Chorale graciously accepts donations to support this and other programming by cash, check, or gift online at thecardinalchorale.com/give

"Love Will Be Our Guide" Premiere - 30th Edition of The Cardinal Chorale
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Sandra Wolfe Thompson Theatre, 148 Stormont St, New Concord, OH, 43762, United States
Join us in the premiere of the 30th Edition of The Cardinal Chorale and their concert “Love Will Be Our Guide.”

Love Will Be Our Guide - Post-Christmas Concert
2025-12-29 19:00 | Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147, United States
Spend an evening with the Cardinal Chorale celebrating the unity and togetherness of the season with selections from our 2025 Workshop, “Love Will Be Our Guide.” Admission is open to the public, and a free-will offering will be collected to defray concert costs and support the mission of the Cardinal Chorale.

Love Will Be Our Guide - Reunion Concert
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, 142 North 4th Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812, United States

Love Will Be Our Guide: Marion
2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Prospect Street United Methodist Church, 185 South Prospect Street, Marion, OH, 43302
The Cardinal Chorale will present an evening concert of favorites from their 30th season, “Love Will Be Our Guide.”
Free admission. A free-will offering will be received to help defray touring expenses.

Love Will Be Our Guide: Columbus
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43209

Love Will Be Our Guide: New Concord
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | College Drive Presbyterian Church, 2 East High Street, New Concord, OH, 43762

Love Will Be Our Guide: Newark
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church, 88 North 5th Street, Newark, Ohio, 43055

30th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | OH
Join the celebration!

The Cardinal Chorale will celebrate its 30th anniversary on June 12-14, 2026 in Coshocton, Ohio. It will be a weekend full of music-making, reconnecting, food, and laughter! Here are some important details for the weekend.
Ready to join us?

✔ Register Online
Fastest option — complete the form on this website

✉ Download Mail-In Form (PDF)
Print, complete, and mail the registration form inside

Even if you can’t join us for the weekend, please submit your form with your favorite Chorale memory and your updated contact information.

Schedule

Friday, June 12, 2026
07:00 pm — “Love Will Be Our Guide” – The 30th Edition in concert at Roscoe United Methodist Church
Saturday, June 13, 2026
01:00 pm — Registration at Coshocton High School
02:00 pm — Rehearsals in Coshocton High School Auditorium
06:00 pm — 30th Anniversary Banquet and program at Lake Park Pavilion
Sunday, June 14, 2026
09:00 am — Worship in Coshocton High School Auditorium
10:00 am — Rehearsal in Coshocton High School Auditorium
11:30 am — Food truck lunch location TBA
02:00 pm — 30th Anniversary Concert in Coshocton High School Auditorium [to be recorded]

GUESTS:
Family members and friends are welcome to join us for the weekend. They may especially enjoy the Saturday evening banquet, the non-denominational Sunday morning worship, the food trucks, and of course, the Celebration Concert. While they may observe rehearsals, they may also enjoy checking out local attractions including: exploring Historic Roscoe Village; a ride on the Monticello III, a historic canal boat; Lake Park Pavilion and Aquatic Center; or a round of golf or disc golf at local courses. You can find these and more at www.visitcoshocton.com.

CHILDCARE:
Childcare will be available for kids ages 12 and under during the rehearsal times at no cost. Please mark on your registration form if you need childcare and the ages of your children.

CONCERT:
There will be no charge for the public concert. During the concert, we will receive an offering to help cover expenses for the weekend and continue the music-making mission of The Cardinal Chorale. The concert should conclude around 4:30 p.m. Family and friends are encouraged to join us in this musical celebration. Please pass the word!

WHAT TO WEAR:
Saturday – wear comfortable, modest, street clothes. Sunday – concert attire: WEAR ALL BLACK!

ACCOMMODATIONS:
There are a few hotels in the immediate area. We recommend The Coshocton Village Inn & Suites or The Roscoe Boutique Hotel. We have a block reserved at The Coshocton Village Inn and Suites. The group name is: Cardinal Chorale. Check AirBnB and Vrbo for home rental options. There are also quite a few smaller-scale options nearby. For a list of recommendations, please visit www.visitcoshocton.com/placestostay.

Coshocton is also full of locally-owned businesses serving delicious food. We do recommend making reservations for larger parties. For a list of dining recommendations, please visit www.visitcoshocton.com/localdining.

Questions?
Please call our office at 740/623-0554 or email thecardinalchorale@gmail.com

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Between now and the celebration – check out our social media platforms for #choraletbts to enjoy pictures and memories from our shared Chorale history.
Facebook: The Cardinal Chorale
Instagram: @CardinalChorale

This page will be updated as schedules, venues, and participation details are finalized.

Love Will Be Our Guide: Coshocton
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812

30th Anniversary Concert
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Coshocton High School, 1205 Cambridge Road, Coshocton, OH, 43812
Alumni from every edition of the Chorale will join the 30th Edition for a performance at Coshocton High School.
Free admission. A free-will offering will be received to offset costs for future singers of The Chorale.

2026 Workshop
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-25 | Muskingum University
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