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This year, our Spring Concert entitled "For Honor and Glory" was part of America's Block Party,* a national celebration through events that embrace the spirit of Independence Day. Most events will be on July 3rd or 4th some, like our concert, will kick off the celebration earlier. "For Honor and Glory" included AI-enhanced video with live and recorded narration highlighting America's history and accompanied by songs from each era performed by chorale and orchestra. This event included a welcoming address by the city of Beaumont's mayor, the honorable Jessica Voigt and a joint military color guard and a special tribute to active military and veterans It was an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime experience honoring all who paid the high cost of freedom, and sponsored in part by State Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, the Laura May Stewart Foundation, and other generous friends of the Pass Chorale. The event was held at Beaumont High School's Performing Arts Center in Beaumont, California on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The Pass Chorale will host a very special holiday celebration concert, combining its signature AI-enhanced video and narration with songs of the season in the first half of the concert, followed by a Messiah Sing-Along which will include the choruses from the Christmas portion and selected solos. The performance is tentatively scheduled for the second weekend in December. Please check back with us in early August for more specific information.

The Pass Chorale was honored to perform a musical Armed Forces Salute while military personnel posted the colors at the city of Banning California's July 4th celebration, held at Nicolet Middle School's athletic stadium. As each military theme was performed. those in the audience who had served are or were currently serving in that military branch were encouraged to rise and be recognized for their service. As is often the case, this tribute inspired and served to strengthen both community and national pride, and added to the anticipation of the spectacular fireworks display that followed. It was truly a night to remember!

The classical work for our December Concert was the Christmas section and Hallelujah Chorus of Handel's Messiah. This was an audience sing-along with chorale and orchestra, including harpsichord, which was held at Calvary Chapel Sweet Hills in Banning, California. The second half of the program featured a variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites. The audience enjoyed a second sing-along of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," followed by much laughter as the chorale entertained them with "The Twelve Days After Christmas," a choral spoof that describes the chaotic and spiteful aftermath of receiving twelve days of outrageous gifts. The concert concluded with Michael W. Smith's "All is Well" followed by "Peace, Peace," a beautiful song which includes the audience singing "Silent Night" during the final chorus.

With our thanks! The evening also included a tribute to our former Artistic Director and his wife, Ernest and June Siva. After his retirement as director, both continued to sing with the chorale for an additional year. This concert was their final performance with the chorale. We are grateful for the nearly 30 years they gave to the chorale and wish them all the best.