The Virginia Beach Chorale
Est.1958
"Many Voices...One Heart"
Dr. Don Krudop
Artistic Director & Conductor
Jeanette Winsor
Collaborative Keyboardist
Joseph Bray
Intern Conductor
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You Won't Want to Miss This One!
On Sunday, December 20, 7:00 pm, the Chorale will present
"Unwrapped - The Surprises of Christmas!"
at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in the Virginia Beach Town Center!
Click here for more information
(Here's a tip - Tickets are $25.00 per person. Purchase your tickets from a Chorale member and avoid the online/box office fees.
Some recent testimonials:
Referring to the Chorale's performance on Symphonicity's East Meets West concert (October 2024):
"The beautiful and powerful Virginia Beach Chorale, Wow! Did you all deliver!! The Chorale's contribution was transformative. All of your decisions on voicings, which I trusted 100%, worked out just as we needed. Thank you all so much! Congrats to you and looking forward to our next collaboration!"
Daniel Boothe, Symphonicity Conductor
Following the Virginia Beach Chorale's presentation of Dan Forrest's Te Deum in Carnegie Hall (June 2024):
"I just wanted to drop you a quick line and say "bravo!" once again for your fantastic performance with us this weekend. An old college composition professor of mine once told me a long, long story (which I won't bore you with!), but the crux of it all was that "great music speaks for itself" and your musical result yesterday afternoon spoke well and spoke loudly. "
James Redcay, Mid-America Productions
After the Chorale's "Sing Me to Heaven - The Music of Daniel Gawthrop" concert (May 2023):
"I think, of all the times I've heard Sing a Mighty Song, that the Virginia Beach Chorale's presentation has been my favorite ."
Jane Griner, Lyricist
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The Chorale Ensemble is on the Move!
The Virginia Beach Chorale Ensemble seeks performance opportunities throughout Hampton Roads. The Ensemble is an auxiliary group of singers from the Chorale who sing for church groups, retirement/assisted living organizations, etc. Their repertoire package allows for presentations between 30-45 minutes, tailored to your needs. The package consists of traditional choral music in a variety of styles. Performances are free of charge, but the Ensemble is always happy to accept an honorarium if your budget allows. For more info, click here
Chorale members!
There are limited openings in the Small Ensemble for Fall 2026: 1-2 sopranos, 1 tenor, 1 bass. If you're interested in being a part of the ensemble, email Don, w/ name & voice part, at: conductor@virginiabeachchorale.org
Artistic Director is a Clinician for Music Education
Dr. Don Krudop presented his session entitled "Sing from the Heart - Building the Emotionally Expressive Choir" at the 2025 Eastern Division Conference of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) in Hartford, CT.
He will also be an adjudicator for "Festivals of Music" and "Music in the Parks" choral festivals in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Washington, DC in spring 2026.
Help Support the Chorale!
On April 25, 2026, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, come to Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Boulevard for the Chorale's "Singer's Market," a festival of crafts, food, and more! Interested? Click here for more info. Don't miss out on some great fun!
The Virginia Beach Chorale Named Resident Company
The Virginia Beach Chorale is named the resident choral ensemble of the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts... Read more here.
The Virginia Beach Chorale with the Dance Strand from
The Visual & Performing Arts Academy @ Salem High School
May 2026
The Virginia Beach Chorale is funded in part by the citizens of Virginia Beach through a grant from the City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission.