Performing · Promoting · Preserving
Celebrating 25 Years of Choral Excellence in Winchester, Virginia
Upcoming Concerts Join the Choir25th Anniversary Concert Season
Upcoming Concerts & Events
Nov 21, 2026 · 7PM
Nov 22, 2026 · 3PM
Sounds of the Season
Kick off the holiday season with ACW’s festive fall concert — beautiful seasonal choral music at First Baptist Church of Winchester.
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Nov 29, 2026 · 7PM
Messiah Sing Along
Join voices with ACW for a joyful community performance of Handel’s beloved Messiah. Free will offering — and bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry!
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May 15, 2027 · 7PM
May 16, 2027 · 3PM
We Choose Love
A powerful spring concert celebrating unity, compassion, and the enduring power of music to connect our community.
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June 6, 2027 · 3PM
Beethoven’s Chorale Fantasy
with Piedmont Symphony Orchestra
A landmark 25th anniversary collaboration — ACW joins the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra for Beethoven’s magnificent Choral Fantasy.
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Choir Auditions
The Arts Chorale of Winchester welcomes singers of all voice types to audition for our 2026–2027 season. We are committed to musical excellence and community — come share your voice with us!
205 W. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA 22601
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Can’t make this date or time?If you’re interested in auditioning but can’t make August 18th, please reach out to Managing Director Kyle Crosen — we’d love to find a time that works for you.
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25th Anniversary Concert Season
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All concerts held at First Baptist Church of Winchester · 205 W. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA · Children under 12 always free
Sounds of the Season
Messiah Sing Along
Free Will Offering
No ticket required for this special community event. All are welcome — give what your heart leads you to give in support of ACW’s mission of bringing choral music to Winchester and beyond.
Make a DonationGive a Gift, Feed a Neighbor
We invite all attendees to bring one or more non-perishable food items to support the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. Together, let’s make this concert a gift to our whole community.
🥑 Bring a non-perishable food itemWe Choose Love
Beethoven’s Chorale Fantasy
ACW Spotlight
Dr. Karen Keating
Dr. Karen Keating leads the Arts Chorale of Winchester as Artistic Director, bringing passion, vision, and musical mastery to every rehearsal and performance.
Under her direction, ACW continues to elevate the choral arts experience throughout the Shenandoah Valley — performing sacred and secular works of the highest caliber.
Each season, we shine a light on the incredible talent within our ensemble — from featured soloists to the dedicated musicians who make every performance extraordinary.
Meet the Full Team
Leadership
Board of Directors
David Hearn
Vice-President
Colleen Stearns
Secretary
Jason Labrador
Member at Large
Gordon Stearns
Member at Large
Sam Vandeberg
Member at Large
Outreach & Impact
ACW in the Community
The Arts Chorale of Winchester is dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of the Shenandoah Valley. From school partnerships to community collaborations, we bring the joy and power of choral music to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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Volunteer Opportunities
ACW volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Whether you love music, events, or community outreach — there is a meaningful place for you on our team.
🎟️ Event Support
Help with concert setup, ushering, and front-of-house operations at our performances throughout the season.
📢 Marketing & Outreach
Assist with social media, flyer distribution, and community outreach to spread the word about ACW concerts and events.
💼 Administration
Support our managing director with day-to-day operations, mailings, donor relations, and organizational tasks.
🎓 Education Outreach
Help bring the joy of choral music to local schools and young singers through our community education programs.
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Support ACW
Become a Chorale Society Member
Formed in 2009, the Arts Chorale Society is the vehicle by which donors financially enable ACW to “perform, promote and preserve the choral arts in Winchester and beyond.”
Your gifts support the purchase of music, publicity, hiring of instrumentalists and soloists, and other ongoing expenses that make our performances possible.
Most members commit to a minimum annual donation of $100. All members are acknowledged in concert programs and invited to special events hosted by the ACW.
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📩 Mail a Check
Arts Chorale of Winchester
P.O. Box 2635
Winchester, VA 22604
Payable to: Arts Chorale Winchester
🏭 Tax Deductible
ACW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Membership Levels
Sponsor
$500+
Listed in all programs · Invited to special events
Donor
$200–$499
Listed in all programs · Invited to special events
Member
$100–$199
Listed in all programs · Invited to special events
Friend
Up to $99
Listed in all programs · Invited to special events
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Get in Touch
Contact Us
👤 Point of Contact
Kyle Crosen
Managing Director
[email protected]
📩 Mailing Address
Arts Chorale of Winchester
P.O. Box 2635
Winchester, VA 22604
Make checks payable to: Arts Chorale Winchester
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