Back Bay Chorale

A reminder: the deadline for the 2026-2027 Conducting Apprentice applications is closing on June 1. This is a season-long, paid and mentored training position that offers real podium time, with a highly skilled 120 voice ensemble, under the guidance of Dr. Steve Spinelli

Back Bay Chorale Conducting Apprentice The Back Bay Chorale Conducting Apprentice is a season-long mentored training position that offers real podium time, with a highly skilled 120 voice ensemble, under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Spinelli.

The reviews are in!

"We relished our immersion in such a great night for Boston Conservatory and Back Bay Chorale"

"The broad wall of sound never lacked for articulation, dramatic engagement, or personality"
-- Boston Musical Intelligencer

"Symphony Hall was ablaze with music, dance, and poetry Friday night" -- Boston Classical Review

https://classical-scene.com/2026/05/03/fortune-whirl/

and https://bostonclassicalreview.com/2026/05/o-fortuna-amid-controversy-the-back-bay-chorale-closes-season-with-a-stellar-carmina-burana/

📸 Photo by Jordan Kines

1 minute before the doors open - the quiet is lovely. The Wheel of Fortune is about to turn!

Scenes from a Dress Rehearsal. Concert attendees - bring a comb or a hairbrush. You'll need it by the time we've finished. See you soon!

O Fortuna: A Carmina Burana Spectacular






photo credit: Jordan Kines

Soon.

With Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Children's Chorus

O Fortuna: A Carmina Burana Spectacular

We were going to sing the song in any case, but what a delight that so many of you will be there to join in the experience! See you on Friday!

We'll be announcing our 26-27 season very soon - please watch this space (like or follow our page!) for an announcement!

Rehearsal #1 at Symphony Hall with singers, dancers and orchestra. A community of 280 people that span decades and continents united in their love of making art and music. A 3 hour rehearsal of distilled, undiluted joy. We are so looking forward to sharing it with our sold-out audience!

(h/t to Graham Wright for a great balcony pic)

We enter concert week with full hearts - dancers, players, singers, the incredible leadership team of Music Director Steve Spinelli and ED Susanne Powers that has made this all possible with our wonderful friends at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Children's Chorus.

bbcboston.org for details on O Fortuna: A Carmina Burana Spectacular this Friday May 1.