The Reston Chorale

Congratulations to Dr. Casey Cook, who served as associate director of The Reston Chorale during the 2013-14 season, early in his conducting career. Bravo!

NDC members and fans, it’s official! Guest conductor Dr. Casey Cook, who conducted our recent CARMINA BURANA concert, has been selected as NDC's new Artistic Director, filling the position that Tom Beveridge had recently vacated due to his well-deserved retirement. We are thrilled and excited to have Casey on board and are looking forward to continue making beautiful music together. Congratulations, Casey!

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We also extend our deepest gratitude to those who continue to serve and to the families who support them with strength and sacrifice. Thank you to all who joined us yesterday in reflection and gratitude at A Star-Spangled Salute. 🇺🇸

Today we gather for A Star-Spangled Salute — an afternoon of music, remembrance, gratitude, and community.

Each year, The Reston Chorale performs this concert to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, as well as the families who have carried the weight of that sacrifice alongside them. On Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who never came home, reflect on the freedoms their sacrifice protects, and thank all who continue to serve — including the spouses, children, parents, and loved ones who support them every day.

Patriotic music has a way of bringing people together across generations. It reminds us of shared history, shared loss, and shared hope. We are proud to continue this tradition alongside the renowned Brass Band of Northern Virginia and our community partners at Reston Town Center.

Join us this afternoon at the Pavilion for music, family activities, and Operation Care Package as we support deployed service members, veterans, and military families.

📍 Reston Town Center Pavilion⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM🎶 Al Torzilli begins at 3:30 PM🎟 Free admission

Bring a lawn chair and join us in remembrance and gratitude. Details in comments.

Join The Reston Chorale this Memorial Day weekend for A Star-Spangled Salute and the kickoff of Operation Care Package 2026.

Since 2015, Operation Care Package has delivered more than a ton of morale-boosting donations to military units serving far from home. This year, we’re partnering with Soldiers’ Angels to send individual care packages to deployed service members filled with snacks, personal care items, water flavorings, playing cards, and more.

During the concert, guests can:
🇺🇸 Create Thank You and Happy Independence Day cards for troops and veterans
🇺🇸 Enjoy patriotic temporary tattoos for kids and adults
🇺🇸 Support deployed service members through care package donations and online giving opportunities

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free afternoon of patriotic music with The Reston Chorale and Brass Band of Northern Virginia as we honor those who serve and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

📍 Reston Town Center Pavilion
📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
🎶 Music by Al Torzilli begins at 3:30 PM
🎟 Free admission | No tickets required
Details in link

Presented by Reston Town Center and the Reston Town Center Association

Looking back at some favorite moments from past A Star-Spangled Salute concerts as we get ready for this year’s performance.

Join The Reston Chorale and Brass Band of Northern Virginia for an afternoon of patriotic music honoring those who serve and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free community concert at Reston Town Center Pavilion.

Reston Town Center Pavilion
Sunday, May 24, 2026
4:00–5:30 PM
Free admission | No tickets required

Guests are also invited to create thank you cards and donate care package items for troops deployed overseas.

Presented in partnership with RTCA and BXP. Details in chat.

The music 🎶 is coming together for A Star-Spangled Salute.🇺🇸

Tonight’s dress rehearsal with The Reston Chorale and Brass Band of Northern Virginia is a powerful reminder of what makes this concert so special — patriotic favorites, community spirit, and a chance to honor those who serve and remember those we’ve lost.

Join us this Sunday, May 24, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Pavilion in Reston Town Center for this free community concert. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy the music, and help support deployed troops with care package donations and thank you cards.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful afternoon with you. Details in chat.

Presented in partnership with RTCA and BXP.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with music, community, and gratitude at Reston Chorale’s A Star-Spangled Salute.🇺🇸

Bring a lawn chair and join The Reston Chorale and Brass Band of Northern Virginia for a free patriotic concert at the Pavilion in Reston Town Center on Sunday, May 24, from 4:00–5:30 PM.

This special performance honors those who serve and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Guests are also invited to create thank you cards and donate care package items for troops deployed overseas.

No tickets required. Free admission. Care package donations gratefully accepted.

Presented in partnership with RTCA and BXP.

A new study highlighted by NPR found that engaging with the arts may help slow biological aging — another reminder that music is good for both mind and body.

At Reston Chorale, we experience the power of music every day through connection, creativity, and community. Whether you sing with us or attend a performance, live music enriches lives.

Join us for our free Memorial Day concert at Reston Town Center on May 24, and stay tuned for auditions this August as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary Season. Link in chat.

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Engaging with the arts can slow biological aging, study shows Eat well and exercise. That's the classic advice for living a long, healthy life. A new study suggests another habit to add to the list: Let your creative juices flow.

Today we’re celebrating the women who taught us our first songs, cheered the loudest from the audience, encouraged every rehearsal, and filled our lives with music, love, and harmony.

Happy Mother’s Day from The Reston Chorale to all the mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, cousins, grandmothers, friends, caregivers, and musical inspirations in our community. 💐🎶💕