California Desert Chorale 2025 - 2026 Season

A Season of Miracles

Annual Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 3 p.m.

A joyful, uplifting program of music celebrating the extraordinary miracles of love and light that define our holiday traditions. The program includes exciting arrangements of traditional, beloved Christmas carols such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and While By My Sheep, as well as two lovely works by British choral icon, John Rutter. The classical centerpiece of the program is the glorious Jubalmesse in G by Carl Maria von Weber, which will feature guest artists Melanie Pedro, Soprano and Ivonne Ibarra, Contralto, as well as soloists from the Chorale. Holiday humor abounds in a unique setting of Clement Moore’s beloved The Night Before Christmas. As always, a wonderful chamber orchestra of strings, winds, brass and percussion will accompany the Chorale in this spirited display of holiday harmony.

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

Friends In Song: An Afternoon at the Popera

Annual Spring Fundraiser & Recital
February 21, 2026 | 3 p.m.

A vocal celebration with songs, arias, and ensembles performed by California Desert Chorale members and Special Guest artists.

Hope Palm Desert
45900 Portola Avenue,
Palm Desert, CA 92260

3:00 p.m. - Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Reception to follow immediately after the performances.

$25 Tickets available online and at the door.

Music, Spread Thy Voice Around

Annual Spring Concert

Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 3 p.m.

Join us for a radiant celebration of music’s power to uplift and inspire. Featuring masterpieces by Handel, Mozart, and Purcell; a jazz-infused Mass by Bob Chilcott; and the world premiere of Oración por el Mundo: Prayer for the World by Tim Bruneau.

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

Easter Sunrise Service

April 6, 2026 | 6 a.m.

Celebrate the spirit of renewal. All are welcome.

Forest Lawn Cemetery
69855 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234


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