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American Music for Every Age

November 13–14, 2026

ROOTS & BRANCHES

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SHOWTIMES

  • Friday, November 13, 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, November 14, 4:00 PM

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40 seasons rooted in song, branching across generations. 

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Congressional Chorus opens its milestone 40th anniversary season with ROOTS & BRANCHES, a dynamic celebration of tradition and innovation. Founded in 1987 when a handful of Senate staffers gathered to sing during their lunch break, the organization has spent four decades championing American song while giving back to the community.

Sparked by rustic charm and bluegrass flair, the program weaves timeless hymns, choral masterworks, and river spirituals alongside fresh reimaginings of folk and roots favorites by Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, and The Wailin’ Jennys.

WHO’S PERFORMING

  • NorthEast Senior Singers (Nov 13 only)

  • American Youth Chorus (Nov 14 only)

  • Chamber Ensemble (both concerts)

  • Congressional Chorus (both concerts)

Joined on stage by NorthEast Senior Singers (Nov 13) and American Youth Chorus (Nov 14), singers spanning every generation unite to show that the seeds we plant together continue to blossom in bold new directions.

TICKETS

$35 - General Admission

$45 - Premium Seating

$10 - Livestream

$0 - Children 12 and under

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LIVESTREAM

If you can’t join us in person this time, watch the live broadcast on our YouTube channel. Both concerts will be streamed, beginning one hour before showtime.

$10 - suggested donation for livestream viewing. Donate by following the ticket link above.

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march 19–20, 2026

THE GREAT

AMERICAN SONGBOOK

21st annual cabaret

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Some songs never go out of style.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK celebrates standards from the early 20th century, a golden age of American popular music. From tuneful ballads to toe-tapping swing, these songs came out of Broadway theaters, radio airwaves, Hollywood soundstages, and late-night clubs, becoming a shared language across generations.

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Join Congressional Chorus as we bring the classics to life with rich choral arrangements, spotlight solos, our signature blend of song and dance, and a live band that really knows how to swing! It's a tribute to the songwriters who shaped American music and the legendary voices who immortalized them.

THE NIGHTCLUB EXPERIENCE

 

Enjoy relaxed table seating, a glass of wine, and light refreshments in a warm club atmosphere that puts you at the center of the music. Reserve a table, bring your friends, and settle in for a night of great songs delivered in style the way they were meant to be heard: live.

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 JUNE 4–5, 2027

SPIRIT UNCAGED

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Congressional Chorus unites with its full family of ensembles—American Youth Chorus (AYC), NorthEast Senior Singers (NESS), and the Chamber Ensemble—for a spirited program bursting with joy and vitality. Across styles and across generations, our singers share the songs that have our spirits soaring.

WHO’S PERFORMING

  • Congressional Chorus

  • NorthEast Senior Singers (June 4)

  • American Youth Chorus (June 5)

  • Chamber Ensemble

VENUE

The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.
1328 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

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