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DonateOur A Christmas Carol Pre-Show Choir and Ensemble Program has been part of our holiday tradition over 20 years. Free to all A Christmas Carol ticket-holders, these choir performances occur just prior to curtain. Since 2005, audiences have enjoyed sounds of the season from over 200 choirs.
Saturday, 11/29 at 7:00 PM- Golden Harmonies, directed by Ryan Patterson
Thursday, 12/4 at 7:00 PM- Richmond Heights Secondary School Spartan Singers, directed by Molly Raimondi
Friday, 12/5 at 7:00 PM- John Carroll University Chamber Ensemble, directed by Gayle Getts
Saturday, 12/6 at 1:00 PM- Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, directed by Dr. Jessica L. Gallagher-Steuver
Sunday, 12/7 at 2:30 PM- Brimfield 5th Grade Choir, directed by Katie Kirby
Thursday, 12/11 at 7:00 PM- Tune In, Moreland Hills Elementary, directed by Kayla Hoye and Matthew Parrotta
Friday, 12/12 at 7:00 PM- Southeast High School Swing Choir, directed by Joel Kithcart
Saturday, 12/13 at 1:00 PM- Bay High School Choraleers, directed by Devon Gess
Saturday, 12/13 at 7:00 PM- Cleveland Heights High School Vocal Music Department, directed by Jesse Lange
Thursday, 12/18 at 7:00 PM- Firelands Honor Choir, directed by Wendy Johnson
Saturday, 12/20 at 1:00 PM- Holiday Flute Ensemble, directed by Gayle Getts
Great Lakes Theater is seeking local choirs and ensembles to perform approximately 20-25 minutes of holiday selections before performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square. Performances run between November 27th - December 20th, 2026
This community partnership lives in the nation’s second largest theater district. Choirs and ensembles of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are welcome to participate – from school ensembles, to church choirs, college and professional groups and beyond. No audition is required.
Groups may perform acapella or with their own keyboard/pianist.
Each performance will take place at the Mimi Ohio Theatre, welcoming and entertaining up to 1,000 guests as they enter. All participating performers and the program director each receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL after they perform. Plus, we extend a special 50% OFF ticket discount to friends, family and fans of each choir or ensemble. Groups who take advantage of the discount will always get priority when choosing performance dates in the next season.
The Great Lakes Theater Community Choir & Ensemble Performance web page lists all participating groups. We share this via email and social media to get the word out about your group’s talents to our holiday audience and spotlight your program in the community.
Choir Performance Request
Thank you for your interest in performing before Great Lakes Theater's A Christmas Carol. We are excited to continue our community partnership with local choirs and ensembles of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels.
*If your choir is more than 40 people we ask that you pick a date that falls during the first two weeks of the run of A Christmas Carol (November 27th - December 13th) or choose a Thursday/Friday of the remaining week (December 17th or 18th)*
We will reach out to confirm your date preferences and provide further information surrounding your group's performance.
Brimfield 5th Grade Choir
Golden Harmonies
Spartan Singers
Firelands Honors Choir
Tune In, Moreland Hills Elementary
Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus
John Carroll University Chamber Ensemble
Bay High School Choraleers
Southeast High School Swing Choir
Holiday Flute Ensemble
Cleveland Height's High School Music Department
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