Sing a ‘Ceremony of Carols’ at ‘SummerSings’ in Old Saybrook, July 28

Guest Conductor for 7/28 is Kristine Pekar

OLD SAYBROOK—The lineup has been announced for the SummerSings series of casual sing-alongs that bring together acclaimed conductors, professional soloists and anyone who enjoys singing. 

SummerSings is co-sponsored by Cappella Cantorum and the Con Brio Choral Society. They bill the six-event series as an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for a formal performance.

The series of six 2025 SummerSings events will be held on Mondays in Old Saybrook at the First Church of Christ, 366 Main St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Registration begins at 7 p.m. 

• June 23: Giacomo Puccini’s Messa Di Gloria with Conductor Steve Bruce, Con Brio Choral Society
• June 30: Franz Schubert’s Mass in G with Conductor Irina Georieva, Cappella Cantorum
• July 7: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem with Conductor Joe D’Eugenio, Greater Middletown Chorale
• July 14: Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare” with Conductor Edward Bolkovac, New Haven Chorale
• July 21: Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Mass in C with Conductor Chris Shepard, Con Brio Choral Society and CONCORA
• July 28:  Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” with Conductor Kristine Pekar, Old Lyme High School 

A $20 fee covers the cost of the event, including a musical score for attendees to borrow. The fee for students is $5. 

No advance registration is required.