California Desert Chorale 2026 - 2027 Season

Holiday Concert

Annual Winter Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 3 p.m.

Experience the joy and wonder of the season with the California Desert Chorale in a festive holiday concert celebrating music, community, and holiday spirit. Featuring
a vibrant mix of beloved carols, contemporary favorites, and soaring choral works, this heartwarming program will inspire audiences of all ages.

Hope Palm Desert
45900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260

3:00 p.m. - Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

$30 Tickets in advance and online / $35 at the door
Group Discount: $25 online for 10 or more tickets (same performance)

Student Discount: $25 at the door

Picture of cluster of golden colored daisies at sunset with desert mountain ridge in the background.

Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 6 a.m.

Celebrate the spirit of renewal. All are welcome.

Forest Lawn Cemetery
69855 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Spring Concert

Annual Spring Concert

Celebrate the beauty and renewal of the season with the California Desert Chorale in an inspiring spring concert filled with powerful choral music and uplifting performances. Blending classical masterworks, contemporary favorites, and moving musical storytelling, this vibrant program showcases the richness, versatility, and artistry.

Hope Palm Desert
45900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260

3:00 p.m. - Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

$30 Tickets in advance and online / $35 at the door
Group Discount: $25 online for 10 or more tickets (same performance)

Student Discount: $25 at the door

Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 3 p.m.


A delightful selection of songs performed live by the California Desert Chorale

Tim Bruneau, Artistic Director | Bruce Mangum, Principal Accompanist

"Tantum Ergo" by Franz Schubert

"What A Wonderful World," by G. Weiss & B. Thiele,
arr. Mark Hayes

"He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother," by B. Russell &
B. Scott, arr. Mark Hayes

"Piu Non Si Trovano" from Sei Notturni, by W.A. Mozart

"Refuge," music by Elaine Hagenberg,
poem by Sara Teasdale

"We Shall Be Free," by Stephanie Davis & Garth Brooks, arr. K. Christopher