Upcoming Performances
Considering Matthew Shepard
About the work
Inspired by the 1998 murder of a young gay man in Wyoming, Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard, premiered in 2016 and has since been performed by more than 30 ensembles around the world, sharing the work’s message of compassion and understanding.
This three-part fusion oratorio with choir and orchestra speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole. Johnson sets a wide range of poetic and soulful texts by poets including Hildegard of Bingen, Lesléa Newman, Michael Dennis Browne, and Rumi. Passages from Matthew Shepard’s personal journal, interviews and writings from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard, newspaper reports, and additional texts by Johnson and Browne are poignantly appointed throughout the work.
Wilmington Voices will perform Considering Matthew Shepard at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Admission will be $25, and a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation to support their mission to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people.
Considering Matthew Shepard
About the work
Inspired by the 1998 murder of a young gay man in Wyoming, Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard, premiered in 2016 and has since been performed by more than 30 ensembles around the world, sharing the work’s message of compassion and understanding.
This three-part fusion oratorio with choir and orchestra speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole. Johnson sets a wide range of poetic and soulful texts by poets including Hildegard of Bingen, Lesléa Newman, Michael Dennis Browne, and Rumi. Passages from Matthew Shepard’s personal journal, interviews and writings from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard, newspaper reports, and additional texts by Johnson and Browne are poignantly appointed throughout the work.
Wilmington Voices will perform Considering Matthew Shepard at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Admission will be $25, and a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation to support their mission to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people.
Noël
Wilmington Voices presents Noël; The spirit of the holidays comes alive through the magic of music. This captivating concert celebrates the warmth, joy, and beauty of the holiday season, inviting audiences of all ages to gather and share in the festive cheer. Experience the power of live performance as Wilmington Voices takes you on a journey through beloved holiday classics. Join us in spreading the message of peace and goodwill.
Noël
Wilmington Voices presents Noël; The spirit of the holidays comes alive through the magic of music. This captivating concert celebrates the warmth, joy, and beauty of the holiday season, inviting audiences of all ages to gather and share in the festive cheer. Experience the power of live performance as Wilmington Voices takes you on a journey through beloved holiday classics. Join us in spreading the message of peace and goodwill.
Music for a Sacred Space
Wilmington Voices presents Music for a Sacred Space, an evening of choral music that is not only a celebration of artistic excellence, but also a testament to the enduring power of music. We seek to create a sense of peace and reverence in the hallowed confines of a sacred sanctuary, transcending boundaries and uniting hearts in a shared journey through sublime music. Whether one seeks solace, inspiration, or simply an opportunity to bask in the beauty of choral harmonies, this concert promises to be a memorable and uplifting experience for all who attend.
Music for a Sacred Space
Wilmington Voices presents Music for a Sacred Space, an evening of choral music that is not only a celebration of artistic excellence, but also a testament to the enduring power of music. We seek to create a sense of peace and reverence in the hallowed confines of a sacred sanctuary, transcending boundaries and uniting hearts in a shared journey through sublime music. Whether one seeks solace, inspiration, or simply an opportunity to bask in the beauty of choral harmonies, this concert promises to be a memorable and uplifting experience for all who attend.
Songs of the Earth and Sea
Wilmington Voices brings you Songs of the Earth and Sea. This choral celebration of nature will pay homage to the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring a carefully curated selection of choral arrangements inspired by the splendor of nature, Songs of the Earth and Sea offers a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that evoke the diverse landscapes and elements that define our planet. From serene pastoral scenes to the grandeur of mountains, rivers, and forests, each composition is woven together to create an evocative portrait of the natural world. By harnessing the universal language of music, this choral celebration seeks to foster a sense of interconnectedness and reverence for nature, inspiring a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of our planet.
Songs of the Earth and Sea
Ticketed Event - Admission is FREE, but registration is required - Wilmington Voices brings you Songs of the Earth and Sea. This choral celebration of nature will pay homage to the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring a carefully curated selection of choral arrangements inspired by the splendor of nature, Songs of the Earth and Sea offers a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that evoke the diverse landscapes and elements that define our planet. From serene pastoral scenes to the grandeur of mountains, rivers, and forests, each composition is woven together to create an evocative portrait of the natural world. By harnessing the universal language of music, this choral celebration seeks to foster a sense of interconnectedness and reverence for nature, inspiring a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of our planet.
Songs of the Earth and Sea
Wilmington Voices brings you Songs of the Earth and Sea. This choral celebration of nature will pay homage to the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring a carefully curated selection of choral arrangements inspired by the splendor of nature, Songs of the Earth and Sea offers a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that evoke the diverse landscapes and elements that define our planet. From serene pastoral scenes to the grandeur of mountains, rivers, and forests, each composition is woven together to create an evocative portrait of the natural world. By harnessing the universal language of music, this choral celebration seeks to foster a sense of interconnectedness and reverence for nature, inspiring a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of our planet.
Silent Night
Wilmington Voices brings you Silent Night; This holiday season, come experience music that connects us to that which is universal: hope, love, and kinship. Soft and contemplative, this concert series invokes the grace that transcends faith and culture. It explores the question, where does holiness reside? With a lineup of both sacred and secular music, Wilmington Voices invites everyone to consider that, if we listen closely, we may find grace in the silence of a winter's night or the light of sunrise on a crisp winter morning.
Silent Night
TICKETED EVENT - Wilmington Voices brings you Silent Night; This holiday season, come experience music that connects us to that which is universal: hope, love, and kinship. Soft and contemplative, this concert series invokes the grace that transcends faith and culture. It explores the question, where does holiness reside? With a lineup of both sacred and secular music, Wilmington Voices invites everyone to consider that, if we listen closely, we may find grace in the silence of a winter's night or the light of sunrise on a crisp winter morning.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available on Monday, December 11th at the New Hanover County Library (Northeast Location) beginning at 10:00am.