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Carol of the bells - the real story!
Everyone loves Leontovych's "Carol of the Bells" at Christmastime. But did you know that it began as a Ukranian folk song?

The original title was "Shchedryj" which is Ukranian for bountiful. The folk song tells the tale of a little swallow that flies into a family home to promise them bounty in the new year.

The song's bell-like quality prompted the English lyrics, "Hark, how the bells..." and the rest is history!
Enjoy our light-hearted take on this Christmas classic.
Summing up 2020

A Note from Our President
What a ride this year has been! The Huntsville Master Chorale began 2020 with our annual fundraiser, “Mosaic of Love,” sharing the stage with the wonderful In the Mood swing band and a record number of guests. No sooner did we step off the risers, than COVID-19 took center stage and has simply refused to leave. Read more
"2020 is coming to an end, but the pandemic is not…
at least not yet…
and so we remain flexible."
Sherry Smith
President, HMC Board
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Our composition contest is now underway! Entrants have until Feb. 1 to compose a choral piece on the theme of UNITY AND PEACE. The goal is to give musicians everywhere the opportunity to create and compete for the $1,000 prize. It costs nothing to enter, so get those creative juices flowing and put your message of UNITY AND PEACE out into the world!
We can't wait for 2021...
The coming year is an exciting one, as we move into a new year!
Our composer-in-residence, Erin Bohn Huelskamp, wrote Soul Travel for us, a piece that completes her major work, Cosmic Cycle.
We are receiving compositions from all over the world, and in February we will announce the winner of the Choral Composition Contest. Once announced, we will begin rehearsing the winning piece for a future concert.
In 2021, rehearsals will be hybrid, where singers have the option to rehearse in person with social distancing and special singer's masks, or to participate virtually through Zoom.

We are proud that as a Chorale we have adapted to every situation 2020 has presented. And we are grateful to all of you for allowing us to provide beautiful choral music.

Your gifts, whether from the heart or from the purse (or both), have truly made a difference to the Huntsville Master Chorale
If you follow us on Facebook, you've seen our series telling you why we sing. Now we want to hear from you!
The Chorale continued our tradition of caroling at Burritt on the Mountain for
their annual Holiday Magic Dinners. We donned singer's masks and enjoyed
being part of the celebration!
Want to sing with us?
It's easier than ever to give The Chorale a try. Join us now for our creative online season. We audition experienced singers upon request - and right now the audition is virtual!