The Wisconsin Chamber Choir is an auditioned chamber choir based in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1999 and led since 2008 by Artistic Director Dr. Robert Gehrenbeck, we perform choral-orchestral masterworks and imaginative a cappella programs for audiences across the Greater Madison area, Dane County and south-central Wisconsin. Reduced-rate tickets are offered at every concert, because great choral music should be open to everyone.
2026–2027 concerts in the Madison area
- Christmas with J.S. Bach & Margaret Bonds – Bach holiday favorites and Margaret Bonds’ Ballad of the Brown King with Sinfonia Sacra Chamber Orchestra.
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 pm – Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Hwy M, Middleton, WI (just northwest of Madison)
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:00 pm – First Congregational Church, 54 S Jackson St, Janesville, WI
- A Fancy of Folksongs – Sunday, February 14, 2027, 2:00 pm – First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI. Our annual Valentine’s vocal chamber-music concert of solos, duets and shorter choir pieces, with a reception afterwards.
- Here Comes the Sun – Saturday, May 8, 2027, 7:30 pm – First Unitarian Society, Madison, WI. Amy Beach’s Canticle of the Sun and contemporary works about the sun, including the song by The Beatles.
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Where we perform
Our concerts take place in acoustically rich halls and sanctuaries in and around Madison:
- Madison – First Unitarian Society (the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Meeting House on University Bay Drive), Luther Memorial Church (University Avenue) and Bethel Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Avenue, near the Capitol Square)
- Middleton – Holy Wisdom Monastery, just northwest of Madison in Dane County
- Janesville – First Congregational Church, downtown Janesville
Details on getting there are on our parking page and our accessibility statement.
Frequently asked questions
Are there choir concerts near Madison, WI this December?
Yes. The Wisconsin Chamber Choir performs Christmas with J.S. Bach & Margaret Bonds with orchestra on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton (just outside Madison), and on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm at First Congregational Church in Janesville.
How much do tickets cost?
Adult tickets are $20–$30 depending on the concert and student tickets are $5. Reduced-rate tickets are available for anyone who needs them, and a season pass for all three concerts is $65. See the tickets page for each concert’s prices.
What kind of music does the Wisconsin Chamber Choir sing?
Our repertoire spans the history of choral music, from Bach, Haydn and Brahms to contemporary and commissioned works, including choral-orchestral masterworks with professional orchestra and a cappella programs. Browse more than 25 years of programs in our program history.
How can I sing with a chamber choir in the Madison area?
The Wisconsin Chamber Choir is an auditioned ensemble. Visit our Join Us page to learn about auditions.
Is the Wisconsin Chamber Choir a nonprofit?
Yes. The Wisconsin Chamber Choir is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison (PO Box 46353, Madison, WI 53744). Support the choir.
