The Choir

Walt Disney World has added two new celebrity narrators to the lineup for this year's Candlelight Processional, the holiday show staged at Epcot in Orlando featuring a mass choir and orchestra. The seasonal event traditionally draws attention each year as Disney announces which famous voices will retell the Christmas story, and fans weigh the latest additions.

Apple TV has announced The Choir, a new comedic drama from Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden, with Hannah Waddingham attached to star. The Ted Lasso actress's involvement is driving interest as fans anticipate her return to the platform in a fresh comedic role.

The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, is marking its 500th anniversary with the programme 'From Taverner to Today', performed at Carnegie Hall. The concert traces five centuries of choral music, from composer John Taverner to contemporary works, celebrating the choir's history as one of England's oldest and best-known cathedral choirs.

The Lula B. Sherman church in Evanston will present the Fisk University Choir in concert and celebrate its Isibani Awards on October 16. The event pairs a performance by the historically renowned Nashville choir with recognition of community honorees, and local coverage is drawing attention to the celebration among Evanston residents and church members ahead of the date.

Apple TV has announced 'The Choir', a new comedic drama created by Ruth Jones and James Corden, the British duo behind 'Gavin & Stacey'. It is the pair's first major project together since concluding their hit sitcom, and Apple says the series will blend comedy and drama in a story centred on a choir.

Music directors from Presbyterian churches came together for a choir event described as a chance for participants to 'fill their cups' — a gathering aimed at renewal, shared learning and mutual support among those who lead church music. The event highlighted the fellowship side of worship leadership, giving music directors space to recharge and exchange ideas with peers who share similar responsibilities in their congregations.

Choir students at Vel Phillips Middle School in Wisconsin received a lesson in mariachi music from musicians visiting from San Jose. The workshop gave students a hands-on introduction to the Mexican musical tradition, from its instrumentation to its performance style. Local outlet WLUK covered the visit, highlighting efforts to expose young singers to musical cultures beyond the standard choir repertoire.

James Corden and Ruth Jones are teaming up again for a new series titled The Choir, according to reports in the UK. The reunion draws attention given the pair's long-running creative partnership, most famously on Gavin & Stacey, which concluded with a much-watched Christmas finale. Details about the format, cast and broadcast date of The Choir have not yet been fully disclosed.

James Corden and Ruth Jones, the creators of Gavin & Stacey, are developing a new series titled The Choir for Apple TV, with a reported release in 2027. Details on the cast and plot have not yet been announced, but the project marks the comedy duo's next major collaboration following the finale of their beloved sitcom.

Hannah Waddingham, known for her role as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, will star in The Choir, a new project from the duo behind Gavin and Stacey. The casting links the Emmy-winning actress with two of British television's best-known comedy writers, drawing attention from fans of both shows ahead of the programme's release.

Apple's comedy series 'The Choir', created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, has announced its cast, with Hannah Waddingham, James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent among the names attached. The reveal has drawn attention given the high-profile trio joining a project from the Gavin & Stacey co-creators, marking another major British comedy commitment for the streamer.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's long-running broadcast, Music & the Spoken Word, has released a new episode titled 'Spiritual Solutions'. The program combines choral music with a short spoken message, and this installment focuses on finding spiritual answers to life's challenges. Church News highlighted the release, drawing attention from the faith's worldwide audience.

Thirteen members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the October 2026 general conference, sharing what the Church News calls musical testimonies. The additions underline the choir's effort to reflect the church's international membership on a global broadcast stage.

The longtime choir teacher at Pizitz Middle School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama has completed 19 years leading the school's choir program. A local profile highlights how she continues to find joy in teaching music and inspiring students, year after year. The piece is being shared as a warm community story celebrating her lasting dedication to music education.

A school choir reunion concert is being planned in Elmira, New York, with organizers set to pay tribute to a former music teacher who played a key role in the program. The Star-Gazette reports on how the event will honor the educator's lasting influence on generations of students returning to sing together again.

A choir in Harlem is using music to connect with people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The group brings patients together through song, an approach long associated with unlocking memories and improving mood in people with cognitive decline. The story highlights how community music programs can offer meaningful engagement for patients and their families.

The seventh episode of the 'Ryo no Chousen' series from the Saitama Sakae High School choir club features the students taking on LiSA's hit song 'Gurenge'. The episode highlights their progress, noting that a recording that took 20 takes last time was completed in just three takes this round.

BBC Radio 3's Classical Mixtape is broadcasting 'The Spheres' by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, performed by the choir Tenebrae with the Chamber Orchestra of London under conductor Nigel Short. The broadcast highlights the continued popularity of Gjeilo's contemplative choral works on mainstream classical programming, with listeners sharing the playlist pick across social media.

Southern Illinois University's Concert Choir will perform a world premiere on October 8, joined on stage by area high school choral students. The collaboration gives local students the chance to take part in a first-ever performance alongside university singers, and the university's announcement is drawing attention from the regional music community.