Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole and Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir Present: HeartBeats

A Valentine’s Edition of Big Band, Jazz, and Swing

Saturday, February 14 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Center Theater Lobby

JACKSON, WY — Your favorite midwinter big band, jazz, and swing night returns with a romantic twist. The Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole, in collaboration with Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, invites the community to HeartBeats, a special Valentine’s Edition evening of music, movement, and heartfelt melodies on Saturday, February 14, in the Center Theater Lobby.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the evening beginning at 6:45 PM with a free 45-minute ballroom dance lesson led by Chris Borton and Angela Jordan. Learn how to dance to big band music and experience the joy of moving to the sounds of the Jazz Foundation Big Band, an all-volunteer organization made up of jazz enthusiasts from the Jackson Hole area. The lesson is open to all skill levels, and no partner is required to participate.

From 7:30 to 9:00 PM, the Jazz Foundation Big Band will take the stage with an energetic mix of swing and jazz favorites, joined by members of Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, whose rich harmonies add a romantic and soulful layer to the evening’s sound.

HeartBeats is open to all ages. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted at the door. Refreshments will be available.

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a partner, friends, or simply a love of great music, HeartBeats promises an evening of rhythm and community connection.

About Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir

Cathedral Voices inspires harmony and community through musical excellence in performance, education, and outreach—inviting everyone to be part of the music.

Event Detailss

  • ●  Doors Open: 6:30 PM
  • ●  Free Dance Lesson with Chris Borton & Angela Jordan: 6:45–7:30 PM
  • ●  Live Big Band Music: 7:30–9:00 PM
  • ●  Location: Center Theater Lobby
  • ●  Admission: $5 suggested donation
  • ●  All ages welcome

Winter Concert Celebrates Local Talent and Community Collaboration

Cathedral Voices presents Songs of Soul

 

JACKSON, WY — Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir invites the community to its annual winter concert, a vibrant celebration of local artistry, collaboration, and the spirit of the season. The performance will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Center Theater at Jackson’s Center for the Arts. The concert is free but ticketed, with donations welcomed at the door.

 

Audience members are encouraged to arrive early for a 6:00 PM holiday gathering in the Theater Lobby with warm apple cider, hot chocolate, festive cookies, and live music from members of the Jazz Foundation of Jackson Hole and vocalist Molly Moon Thorn.  This holiday gathering is hosted by the Center.

 

“Cathedral Voices remains committed to nurturing talent—both fresh and seasoned—and inviting everyone into the musical experience,” said Laura Huckin, Artistic Director. “This program is a celebration of community, creativity, and shared joy through music.”

 

Program Highlights

This year’s winter concert features the rhythmic and joyful energy of music with African roots, alongside seasonal selections showcasing soloists Cody Daigle, Mason Marshall, and Taralee Fairclough. Expressive instrumental performances by harpist Nina Munger and flutist Beth Post compliment the musical harmonies of Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, and an energetic arrangement of O Come All Ye Faithful, inspired by Pentatonix, adds a contemporary flair with a featured vocal quartet and live vocal percussion.

 

The Teton Music School Youth Choir, directed by Melissa Elliott, offers a charming entr’acte with melodies sung in both English and Spanish. Additional guest performances bring depth and color to the evening, including special music by Amber Mouton and Marshall Cherry.

 

The concert concludes with a luminous presentation of music by renowned composer Dan Forrest, and a high-energy soulful rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Even local band Cache Funk is expected to make a special appearance!

 

Event Detailss

  • Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir – Winter Concert
  • Friday, December 19, 2025
  • 6:00 PM – Holiday gathering with beverages, cookies, and live jazz
  • 7:00 PM – Concert begins (Center Theater, Center for the Arts)
  • Free but ticketed — please reserve your ticket by visiting jhcenterforthearts.org

 

About Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir

Cathedral Voices inspires harmony and community through musical excellence in performance, education, and outreach—inviting everyone to be part of the music.

 

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Spring Concert and Symphonic World Premiere Celebrates Local Talent

Cathedral Voices presents From Darkness to Light

 

JACKSON, WY. Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir and the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra announce another spectacular musical collaboration “From Darkness to Light” on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in the Center Theater at Jackson’s Center for the Arts. The concert is free and non ticketed, with a suggested $10 donation accepted at the door. There is a 15-minute intermission and a reception to follow in the theater lobby. Doors open at 3:30pm.

 

The concert features a symphonic premiere composed by Vonn Vanier, an 18 year-old senior at Jackson Community School. “When Golden Leaves Turn to Frost” is a large-scale orchestral tribute to the natural beauty of Jackson Hole. This premiere, plus music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is conducted by Dr. Daniel Baldwin with the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra.

 

Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir’s performance “From Darkness to Light” pays tribute to the landscape of human emotion through a curated selection of music from composers including Jake Runestad, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jean Sibelius, and others. The choir is conducted by Artistic Director Laura Huckin and accompanied by Lisa Landis on piano, Diana Wilson on vibraphone, and percussionist Todd Harris.

 

“Cathedral Voices remains committed to nurturing talent – both young and old – and inviting everyone into the musical experience,” said Laura Huckin, Cathedral Voices Artistic Director. “We began our concert season with a performance and community sing with guest artist Coty Raven Morris and Teton County School District music students. It is very fitting to end our concert season in a similar fashion, celebrating young talent in our own community and empowering the next generation to shine.”

 

Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir inspires harmony and community through musical excellence in performance, education and outreach. Inspiring everyone to be part of the music.

 

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Cathedral Voices presents East Meets West

2024 Spring Music Festival Celebrates Diverse Regional Talent 

JACKSON, WY. Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir’s biennial Spring Music Festival will fill the Center for the Arts with the splendid sounds of music next week, May 4-5, 2024. This year’s Festival brings together the cultural sounds from China and Korea alongside one of Western Europe’s finest classical masters Ludwig van Beethoven. The weekend includes open rehearsals, live instrument demonstrations, and concludes with a concert on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. All events are FREE.

 

Regional guest artists hailing from the University of Wyoming, BYU-Idaho, Utah Valley University, and the Los Angeles Sinfonietta join Cathedral Voices Chamber and the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra for the Festival’s concert East Meets West.

 

The May 5th concert will feature musicians Jackie Ricks and Sangyoun Park performing on traditional instruments, alongside Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, directed by Laura Huckin. Born in Taiwan, Ricks will play the pipa (Chinese lute), and Park, originally from South Korea, will play the Korean drum. The Teton Music School Youth Choir will also make a special appearance.

 

The concert will conclude with a performance of Beethoven’s Fantasy for Piano, Choir and Orchestra. The Festival Orchestra, organized by the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra (JHSO), will be joined by regional vocalists far and wide, including Cathedral Voices, the Beethoven Chorus, and soloists from the University of Wyoming music department. Over eighty instrumentalists and vocalists will perform together for this masterpiece.

 

“The Jackson Hole Symphony is thrilled to be part of this concert East meets West” added JHSO founder Mimi Scofield. “This concert brings together not only strings, but brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano, voices and a guest conductor for a full orchestral experience. How wonderful to be able to provide this experience to our musicians and our community at a time when bringing people and cultures together feels so impactful and important.”

 

The complete schedule of events is online, www.cathedralvoices.org.  The May 5th concert will be available via livestream.

 

Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir inspires harmony and community through musical excellence in performance, education and outreach. Our 2023/2024 Season is entitled The Chorus of Humanity—where every person is heard, understood, seen, and valued. This season explores the power of the global chorus and the need for Belonging.

 

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2024 Spring Music Festival Brings Visiting Musicians

Cathedral Voices presents East Meets West

JACKSON, WY. Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir is pleased to announce its biennial Spring Music Festival is making its return to Jackson, Wyoming, May 4-5, 2024 at The Center for the Arts. The two-day festival honors our collective diversity, bringing together local, regional, and national musicians for a weekend of music making and discovery. Regional and national artists include conductor Dr. Reed Criddle, pianist Stephen Thomas, and percussionist Sangyoun Park. 

The weekend includes open rehearsals, live instrument demonstrations, pre-concert talks, and concludes with a gala concert on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in The Center Theater.

The 2024 Festival, East Meets West, celebrates the cultural sounds of China and Korea – nearly 8 million Asian Americans hail from these two countries. Cathedral Voices will perform music from esteemed composers Chen Yi (Chinese-American) and Hyo-Won Woo (South Korea). Dr. Reed Criddle, Director of Choral Activities from Utah Valley University and fluent in Mandarin, will conduct much of the concert. As a conductor and Fulbright Senior Scholar, Dr. Criddle has directed ensembles, conducted research, and led workshops throughout Europe, Asia, Cuba, and the United States.

Cathedral Voices is opening its doors for all singers to join the 2024 Spring Festival concert on stage. The concert concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s brilliant Fantasy for piano, choir and orchestra (Op. 80) with Dr. Stephen Thomas on piano. Local and regional vocalists are invited to join the “Beethoven Chorus” and sing this concluding work. Cathedral Voices is actively seeking participants; registration is online and free. Singers have the option to join in-person rehearsals or use an online web portal to practice from home. Visit cathedralvoices.org for details.

“It is important to us, to make this event as inclusive as possible,” adds Laura Huckin, Artistic Director and Conductor for Cathedral Voices.  “Our world has become a very challenging place to live, and at times quite divisive and disconnected. We’re removing the barrier between audience and artist, and inviting friends and neighbors to stand beside us in song.”

Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir inspires harmony and community through musical excellence in performance, education and outreach. Our 2023/2024 Season is entitled The Chorus of Humanity—where every person is heard, understood, seen, and valued. This season explores the power of the global chorus and the need for Belonging.

Music takes Flight in the Center Theater

JACKSON, Wyo. —  This spring we celebrate the love, beauty and strength a child’s voice can bring to our world with music by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel.  Join us for a journey through music and narration with her 5-movement work Snow Angel composed for choir, cello, percussion, and piano. This spring performance is Wednesday, May 17th in the Center Theater in Jackson, at 7:00pm.  The performance is free.

Both Cathedral Voices choirs will also perform music from across the vast spectrum of genres including excerpts from Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and soaring melodies from 20th Century composer, Ola Gjeilo.

To top it all off, youth choirs from Teton Music School, Star Valley Voices, and Jackson Hole Middle School conclude the concert with a special performance. The concert is free, donations appreciated.

Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole,  and many local Community Sponsors.

Community Music Rises Up this Spring

JACKSON, Wyo. — Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir and the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce a joint performance of stunning cultural sounds, 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 15th  at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole on South Park Loop Road. The concert is free.  Attend in person or watch the livestream at cathedralvoices.org.

 

The Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir will perform music by contemporary composers Ola Gjeilo, Shawn Kirchner, and Michael McGlynn.  Music intertwines with modern poetry and timeless Scottish and Irish texts that explore the hope, the longing, and the love that makes the human experience what it is – complex and beautiful.

 

Combined with the rich orchestral sounds of composers Edward MacDowell and William Grant Still, and with guest musician Gael Shults on hammered dulcimer and bodhrán drum, “SongRise” is an experience for the ears.  “The sounds of live music are rising again, after two years of struggle and heartache worldwide,” commented Laura Huckin, Artistic Director. “This year is a dayspring for all of us – we are all grappling with how life continues beyond the Pandemic.  Art and music are key resources which help us reflect upon our experiences and embrace life.”

 

Vocalists from neighboring communities in Pinedale and Star Valley, as well as musicians from Victor and Driggs, Idaho are joining the choir and orchestra for this performance.  “We all felt the need to come together and share in this musical moment.”  Concert begins at 4:00pm in the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole.  Donations appreciated.

 

Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole,  and many local Community Sponsors.

Holiday Music Returns to the Center Theater

JACKSON, Wyo. — Holiday music returns to the Center Theater this year, with a concert presented by Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra, and the Jackson Hole Youth Orchestra. The Jackson Hole Brass Quintet will also perform at this one-night event December 18th at 7:30 pm. Concert is free, masks are required.  Attend in person or watch the livestream at cathedralvoices.org.

 

For over a decade, Cathedral Voices and the Symphony Orchestra have presented countless holiday concerts in Jackson Hole.  The 2020 concert was pre-recorded and presented via livestream due to the Pandemic.  “After a long Covid hiatus, the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra is very grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on one stage with all these talented local musical groups,” commented Mimi Scofield, orchestra founder. “We love ushering in the holiday spirit with fine music and friends.”

 

The theater doors will be open Saturday, with social distancing encouraged and masks required. The musicians and vocalists have taken extra precautions in their preparations as well – distancing and masking throughout the rehearsal process, and Covid-testing just prior to the performance. “It’s important that everyone feels safe, and can enjoy the performance,” noted conductor Laura Huckin.

 

A new partner – the Jackson Hole Youth Orchestra – has also joined this festive return to the stage. “MusicLand’s Youth Orchestra is excited to be included in this year’s collaboration of local area musicians for the holiday season,” said Michele Quinn, MusicLand’s Executive Director.

Virtual Holiday Concerts Celebrate Joy and Bring Hope

JACKSON, Wyo. — Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir and the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra are spreading joy and holiday cheer online this year, through a virtual winter gala and concert, Harmony for the Holidays. The gala takes place over two nights on December 21 and 22 at 6 pm. Both nights are free and will stream virtually at www.jhcenterforthearts.org.

 

Harmony for the Holidays is a winter celebration and includes a virtual community Sing-along on December 21 as well as a virtual holiday concert on December 22. Musicians from Cathedral Voices, Jackson Hole Brass Quintet, the Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra, and Treble Voices have been carefully preparing music for both events.

 

For over a decade, Cathedral Voices and the JHSO have presented countless holiday concerts for thousands of audiences.  Instead of canceling the tradition, both music groups agreed to use technology to take the tradition to the worldwide web.  “Cultural activities are incredibly important as we continue to weather the storm of the Corona Virus,” said Cathedral Voices Artistic Director Laura Huckin. “Connection and engagement are essential for everyone’s mental and social well-being. We need joy, we need hope.”

 

“Even though we are unable to have an in-person audience for the winter gala this year, we are so fortunate that Cathedral Voices and our production staff has been able to adapt to a virtual platform through some exceptional technology. Thank you to Cathedral Voices for giving our community beautiful holiday music during a time when so many of us are isolated,” said Center for the Arts Executive Director Marty Camino.

 

Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, Center of Wonder/Arts for All, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, The Center Resident Support Fund and local Community Sponsors.

Acclaimed Conductors Join 2020 Virtual Spring Festival

JACKSON, WY— The clock is ticking for Wyoming’s first-ever virtual choral festival, brought to you by Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir.

The choir’s 3rd biennial Spring Festival debuts online May 16 & 17 at cathedralvoices.org. Singers have rehearsed, recorded, and submitted their videos to be shared with the world next weekend.

The Spring Festival has been transformed into a two-day musical and educational experience that anyone can tune into via the worldwide web. The Festival includes two virtual choir premieres surrounded by inspiring conversations with leaders in the fields of choral music, conducting, vocal performance, and music composition.

“The Spring Festival is traditionally very concert-focused and anchored by a gala event,” said Cathedral Voices Director Laura Huckin. “Instead of canceling, we decided to re-imagine what our choir could offer on a digital platform.”

So Huckin started connecting with colleagues across the country.

“Most conductors and educators are at home, doing digital teaching and remote instruction,” she noted.  “I was thoroughly delighted by everyone’s interest in contributing to our Festival.  Very few Festivals are taking place right now, if at all.”

Conductors and musicians from California, Minnesota, South Carolina, Washington, and Wyoming will be featured virtual participants in the Festival via roundtable discussions and special interviews which will air before each virtual choir premiere.  One virtual choir song will premiere each day of the Festival, with nearly 70 voices from singers primarily across Western Wyoming. The livestream is supported by Jackson’s Center for the Arts. 

 

The Spring Festival is supported in part by the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, Center of Wonder/Town and County Arts for All, and Cathedral Voices’ Business Partners and Season Sponsors. Show your Appreciation and support local businesses!

 

 

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