About Us

Over thirty seasons, and more to come.

Founded by longtime Capitol Hill resident Parker Jayne, the Chorale is a 100-member ensemble attracting singers from Capitol Hill and across the DMV. It is characterized by camaraderie, community spirit, and commitment to musical excellence. The Chorale regularly performs three diverse concert cycles a season—in December, March, and June—under the baton of Artistic Director Frederick Binkholder.

Meet our Artistic Director and our Accompanist.

Since its first program on Friday, December 11th, 1993, at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, the Chorale has covered a wide repertoire from major works in the classical choral canon such as the Bach St. John Passion and the Brahms Requiem, to works by early music masters, contemporary composers, and other genres of choral literature. The Chorale has a strong tradition of performing major works of the Orthodox liturgy, including works by Paliashvili, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. The Chorale has also performed several jazz concerts in collaboration with David Jellema. Other collaborators include the Capital City Symphony, Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek of Anonymous 4, and Composer-in-Residence Kevin Siegfried.

Meet our Composer-in-Residence.

In addition to these events, the Chorale has performed as a whole or in smaller groups at community festivals, benefit concerts, sporting events, and mass choral events. Learn more about booking the Chorale.

Formerly an affiliate of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, the Chorale is now an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The Chorale remains committed to maintaining strong ties with the Capitol Hill business and residential community, performing a broad range of choral literature at the highest possible level, and maintaining a strong connection among current and former singers.

Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for all three wonderful concert cycles this season, or better still, join us as a singer!