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KCS welcomes Dr. Brennan Michaels as new Artistic Director  

​Kirkland Choral Society is delighted to announce the completion of our Artistic Director search and the appointment of Dr. Brennan Michaels to the role, beginning in September 2025. Get to know Dr. Michaels here. Our inaugural concerts with Dr. Michaels will take place on December 6 and 7 (see below). Please plan to join us for this very special milestone in the life of our choir.

Next concert:

Inspiration from Above  

Saturday, December 6 at 3 pm  |​ ​ Sunday, December 7 at 3 pm*
Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore​
Carmina Burana during the holidays? Not exactly. But American composer Christopher Rouse draws inspiration from both Orff’s work and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker in his carol masterpiece Karolju: a festive, fiery, and joy-filled collection sung in a swirl of languages from around the world. It’s the centerpiece of Kirkland Choral Society’s season opener with Philharmonia Northwest, "Inspiration from Above."
We begin at sunset with a Mayan folksong, then fold into a night filled with serenity and stars. As constellations of song emerge—from Latvian sonorities painted with crystal wine glasses to the golden lights from our very own Washington shores—we’re reminded of the mystery each individual star holds, just as every person brings their own story to our shared world. Though we sing in many languages from around the world, we do so together—illuminating the darkness with “hearts all whole.”
Program highlights also include Lauridsen’s Sure On This Shining Night, Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music, and works by Handel, Ešenvalds, and Voces8. KCS is delighted to be joined in this concert by our partner orchestra, Philharmonia Northwest, along with a group of talented young singers from Lake Washington High School. ​Come and join us as we welcome the holiday season with celebration, connection, and song!

​​* Please note: Strong ticket demand for our Sunday holiday concert has often resulted in sellouts.

Season tickets still available

​​Led by new KCS Artistic Director Dr. Brennan Michaels, our 2025–​26 season celebrates the richness of diversity, the beauty of the earth, and the power of music to bring people together. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the choral world, this is the year to join us! Your season ticket assures you a seat at all three of these magical, memorable events—and saves you up to 20%.
Your season ticket includes "Inspiration from Above" plus:
​Bird Song: Love for a Sacred Place —​ Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3 pm
We rise at dawn and follow the songs of birds—symbols of joy and warning—as we reflect on our relationship with the natural world. At the heart of the program is Alex Berko’s stunning Sacred Place.
Grant Us Peace: The Sky Is Silent. We Are Not. —​ Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3 pm
​KCS again joins forces with Philharmonia Northwest for a powerful and evocative concert featuring two spectacular great works, Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem and Tarik O’Regan’s Triptych.
​$60 general admission  |  $50 seniors & students
Children 12 & under are admitted free but still require tickets. 
Your season ticket saves you up to 20% vs buying separately, and ensures that you get a seat!
Kirkland Choral Society gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support of these generous organizations: