California Desert Chorale 2026 - 2027 Season
Let There Be Light
33rd Annual Winter Concert
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Experience the beauty and joy of the season with 50+ voices under Artistic Director Michael Cundari. At the heart of this holiday program is Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, a radiant choral work surrounded by the vibrant rhythms of Betelehemu, the gentle simplicity of Greensleeves and the warmth of The First Noel. Beloved carols, a spirited Sleigh Ride and an audience sing-along lead to the uplifting finale, Unclouded Day. Join us for a festive concert of reflection and shared celebration.
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
Valentine's Madrigal Feast: Fools Fall In Love
Annual Spring Fundraiser
Enjoy a three-course period dinner, a madrigal concert, and a comic play filled with playful antics, audience participation and surprises. It's our newest fundraiser and a most ambitious undertaking. Tickets and details will follow soon. We hope to see you all there!
Hope Palm Desert
45900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 4 p.m.
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
Songs of the Stars
33rd 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