There is no better way to experience the sounds of the holiday season than to be surrounded by the a cappella voices of the Catalyst Chamber Ensemble. You will be immersed in warm candlelight, exquisite harmonies, and the melodies we all hold so dear. The crystaline sound created by the voices of Catalyst will have you closing your eyes and dreaming of the beauties of Christmas.
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45, with no assigned seating
Click map for directions to:
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa
Palos Verdes, CA 90274
The Long Beach Camerata Singers’ 59th Season promises to be Brilliant, Bold and Beautiful!
Dr. James K. Bass, Grammy Award-winning Artistic Director, announces the Long Beach Camerata Singers and Catalyst Chamber Ensemble 24/25 season with its opening concert, Cradle of Life.
This powerfully moving performance is the second and final installment of Camerata’s Peace Project focused on environmental justice. The Cradle of Life will celebrate Mother Earth with musical works such as The Peace of Wild Things by Jake Runestad, In Time of Silver rain by Gwyneth Walker and Earth Song by Frank Ticheli. The Camerata Singers eighty-voice choir performance will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Wilson Auditorium.
The 59th Season will continue with Catalyst’s Candlelight Christmas, featuring the professional a Capella chamber ensemble singing holiday classics and sacred music in a beautiful atmosphere of candles and holiday décor.
Catalyst’s Candlelight Christmas will be performed at the Los Altos United Methodist Church in Long Beach on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. and will be repeated at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes on December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
A highlight of the Camerata holiday offerings is the traditional performance of Fredrick Handel’s Messiah. The 17th annual performance of this classic will be performed by a one -hundred- twenty voice choir with the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble at the newly renovated Long Beach City College Auditorium on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.
A special Enchanted Holiday Package is available for patrons who wish to enjoy both Candlelight Christmas and The Messiah for a discounted price. For more information go to 2024 Enchanted Holiday Packages – Long Beach Camerata Singers
The Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is one of the most beautiful and celebrated works in the world. The music contains the incredible harmonic language of this French master composer and is hopeful in its message to mankind. The “Pié Jesu” has become one of the most beloved melodies in the entire classical repertoire and evokes visions of heaven and a better world to come. The audience will be taken to sounds of the great cathedrals of Paris at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Long Beach on Sunday, March 16th at 4:30 p.m.
The Catalyst Chamber Ensemble will feature some of the greatest music of the Jazz world in Blue Notes. With special vocal arrangements of classics sung by the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Etta James, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday, this concert will put the spotlight on this great American artform. Blue Notes will be performed at Los Altos United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Camerata’s final concert of the 24/25 season honors the legacy of the USO (United Service Organizations) and the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in An Evening of Song. The concert, entitled A Sentimental Journey, will feature the voices of Camerata’s talented vocalists as they perform some of the 1940’s classics by The Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. Boogie Woogie Bugel Boy, The White Cliffs of Dover and A Sentimental Journey are just a few numbers promising a nostalgic experience. A Sentimental Journey will be performed at the historic Wilson Auditorium in May.
The Long Beach Camerata Singers is a non-profit 501c3 corporation devoted to preserving and promoting the choral artform. The mission statement states: The Long Beach Camerata Singers believe that music is a force for peace. We enrich and transform lives of our performers and community through excellence in performance, innovative programming and arts education.
For season subscriptions, individual concert tickets or more information about the Long Beach Camerata Singers, go to Long Beach Camerata Singers – Long Beach Camerata Singers .
May 18, 2025 | 4:30pm
A Sentimental Journey – USO Themed Concert Honoring 80th Anniversary of end of WWII
The USO, (United Service Organizations) has been entertaining soldiers and their families since 1941. Join the Camerata as we musically honor the traditions and mission of the USO with performances of some of your favorite melodies and comedic acts. Bring your friends and family, sing and laugh along with us as we end our season on a high note!
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45
Click the map to access directions to:
Historic Wilson High School Auditorium
4400 E 10th St
Long Beach CA 90804
Blue Notes: Great Jazz Standards
This “not to miss” performance will feature some of the greatest music of the Jazz world. Catalyst Chamber Ensemble will render special vocal arrangements of the classics sung by the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Etta James, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday. Ranging from vocal solos, duets and trios, to full ensemble editions, you will want to sing along to these greatest songs in American history.
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45
“Toward Heaven: the Fauré Requiem and Other Angelic Music”
The Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is one of the most beautiful and celebrated works in the world. The music contains the incredible harmonic language of this French master composer and is hopeful in its message to mankind. The “Pie Jesu” has become one of the most beloved melodies in the entire classical repertoire and evokes visions of heaven and a better world to come. Join us us for this special performance and be taken to sounds of the great cathedrals of Paris.
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45
Say “Hallelujah” as we perform this beloved masterpiece, now in its 17th year! This year we again partner with the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble and award-winning soloists to share all vour favorite arias and choruses.
VIP $70, Preferred $60, General $45
Click map for directions to our new location for Messiah!
Long Beach City College Auditorium (newly renovated)
4901 E. Carson St.,
Long Beach, CA 90808
There is no better way to experience the sounds of the holiday season than to be surrounded by the a cappella voices of the Catalyst Chamber Ensemble. You will be immersed in warm candlelight, exquisite harmonies, and the melodies we all hold so dear. The crystaline sound created by the voices of Catalyst will have you closing your eyes and dreaming of the beauties of Christmas.
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45, with no assigned seating
PARKING DIRECTIONS
Join us this year for “Cradle of Life,” the musical exploration of our planet as we begin our 59th season. This impactful performance will be filled with music and words celebrating the Earth and our relationship with it. From the forests to the mountains, you will not want to miss the beautiful sounds and deep feelings that this concert is sure to hold for us all.
VIP $70 | Preferred $60 | General $45
Click the map to access directions to:
Historic Wilson High School Auditorium
4400 E 10th St
Long Beach CA 90804
Join us for an afternoon of revelry, music, English pub fare and fundraising in support of Long Beach Camerata Singers’ 2024-2025 Season!
Learn about the programs we have planned from Artistic Director, Dr. James K. Bass.
Be prepared for surprises as we showcase our upcoming April Catalyst concert, “Music of the Bard.”
There is no better way to experience the sounds of the holiday season than to be surrounded by the a cappella voices of the Catalyst Chamber Ensemble. You will be
The Long Beach Camerata Singers’ 59th Season promises to be Brilliant, Bold and Beautiful! Dr. James K. Bass, Grammy Award-winning Artistic Director, announces the Long Beach Camerata Singers and Catalyst
May 18, 2025 | 4:30pm A Sentimental Journey – USO Themed Concert Honoring 80th Anniversary of end of WWII The USO, (United Service Organizations) has been entertaining soldiers and their
Blue Notes: Great Jazz Standards This “not to miss” performance will feature some of the greatest music of the Jazz world. Catalyst Chamber Ensemble will render special vocal arrangements of
“Toward Heaven: the Fauré Requiem and Other Angelic Music” The Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is one of the most beautiful and celebrated works in the world. The music contains the
Say "Hallelujah" as we perform this beloved masterpiece, now in its 17th year! This year we again partner with the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble and award-winning soloists to share all vour
There is no better way to experience the sounds of the holiday season than to be surrounded by the a cappella voices of the Catalyst Chamber Ensemble. You will be
Join us this year for “Cradle of Life,” the musical exploration of our planet as we begin our 59th season. This impactful performance will be filled with music and words
Join us for an afternoon of revelry, music, English pub fare and fundraising in support of Long Beach Camerata Singers' 2024-2025 Season! Learn about the programs we have planned from
