Faneuil Hall, located near Boston's Government Center, was opened in 1742 and is now one of the most frequented stops in America. Known as the cradle of liberty, this meeting hall has hosted many great speakers of liberty including Samuel Adams and James Otis. Have your voice heard in this historical destination!
Since 1879, this Roman Catholic Church has been the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. Directly across from Rockefeller Center, this church is in a prime location to attract audiences, bringing in over 5 million visitors per year. With a vigorous application process, guest choirs performing at this church are generally among the top-level choirs from around the world.
The USS Intrepid, also known as The Fighting "I", is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. It is now part of a Sea, Air, and Space Museum complex in NYC and offers the opportunity for groups to perform on the deck of the air craft carrier, a very special experience for any musician!
When construction began in 1892, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in the then-popular Byzantine-Romanesque style of architecture, was designed to rival St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue. But by 1909 the cathedral’s plan was updated to the more fashionable Gothic style, and today, although officially “unfinished”, the structure is considered to be one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
The John F. Kennedy JFK Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president. Step back into the re-created world of the early 1960’s and experience first-hand the life and legacy of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. Performances are held in the beautiful glass atrium of the museum.
This beautiful and historic church in the heart of Boston’s Back bay neighborhood has 350 years of history, which is quite rare for an American church. Built to model European architecture, the acoustics of the church are wonderful for choral music, which has a vibrant presence in this important Boston landmark.
The Field Museum of Natural History, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. It first opened in 1894, displaying a collection of artifacts originally assembled for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Performances take place during opening hours for visitors of the museum.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America. Construction began on the shrine in 1920 and continued through 1959. Built to resemble great European churches, but in a distinctive neo-Byzantine style, the structure is supported by columns and masonry but no steel beams. The acoustics in this venue are perfect for choral music.
The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. There are various options for performing here, including on the steps of the Lincoln or Jefferson Memorials for the many visitors that the National Mall sees on a daily basis.
Open 365 days of the year, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Over 85 million people have visited Mount Vernon since 1860, when the estate officially opened to the public. The estate, gardens, and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Presently, an estimated 500 acres of this historic property have been painstakingly preserved along the banks of the Potomac River. Visiting choirs are welcome to perform informally on the estate grounds.
Located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Skydeck has incredible views over Chicago and Lake Michigan. Perform for the many visitors that visit the Skydeck on a daily basis while looking at a one-of-a-kind view!
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