Past Events

2026 - 2027 SEASON

JUNE 7, 2026

Sacred Place (UK PREMIERE) — Cadogan Hall, London

Vox Anima London, conducted by Peter Haley, performs Sacred Place.

JUNE 16, 2026

SWEET BLINDNESS (Laura Nyro) ARRANGEMENT — David Geffen Hall, New York City, NY

The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Ted Sperling, performs Berko’s arrangement of Laura Nyro’s Sweet Blindness on their Celebrate Pride! concert.

JUNE 26, 2026

BILLY JOEL ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS — Conner Praire, Fishers, IN

The Indianapolis Symphony, conducted by David Baker, performs the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

JUNE 27, 2026

BILLY JOEL ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS — Conner Praire, Fishers, IN

The Indianapolis Symphony, conducted by David Baker, performs the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

JUly 4, 2026

AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountainview, CA

The San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.

JUly 10, 2026

AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA

The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.

JUly 17, 2026

AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.

JULY 19, 2026

Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.

JULY 23, 2026

Hold (WORLD PREMIERE) — COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL

withonevoice, conducted by Brian J. Winnie performs the premiere of Hold.

JULY 24, 2026

Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.

JULY 25, 2026

Hold (NEW WORK) — Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, St. Charles, IL

withonevoice, conducted by Brian J. Winnie performs the premiere of Hold.

AUGUST 2, 2026

Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Look Up — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX

The Amarillo Symphony, conducted by George Jackson, performs Look Up.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Look Up — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX

The Amarillo Symphony, conducted by George Jackson, performs Look Up.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Sacred Place — Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental, CA | 7:00pm

Acorn MusEcology Project, conducted by Sarah Dupre, performs Sacred Place.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Sacred Place — Faith Lutheran Church, Santa Rosa, CA | 3:00pm

Acorn MusEcology Project, conducted by Sarah Dupre, performs Sacred Place.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Sacred Place — Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental, CA | 3:00pm

Acorn MusEcology Project, conducted by Sarah Dupre, performs Sacred Place.

OCTOBER 7, 2026

Shema — Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD | 6:00pm

Soprano Chelsea Helm and pianist Lester Green present a recital of American song on themes of home, our ever-changing lives, and enduring love.

OCTOBER 10, 2026

Shema — Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes in Washington, DC | 4:00pm

Soprano Chelsea Helm and pianist Lester Green present a recital of American song on themes of home, our ever-changing lives, and enduring love.

Oct 10, 2026

You Through Me and In Flowers — Christ Church in Warwick, NY | 7:30pm

Coro Mundi, conducted by Stephen Kushner performs You Through Me and In Flowers.

OCTOBER 10, 2026

Sacred Place — Rose City Park United Methodist Church, Portland, OR | 7:30pm

Choral Arts Ensemble of Portland, conducted by David De Lyser, performs Sacred Place.

OCTOBER 11, 2026

Sacred Place — Rose City Park United Methodist Church, Portland, OR | 3:00pm

Choral Arts Ensemble of Portland, conducted by David De Lyser, performs Sacred Place.

OCTOBER 11, 2026

You Through Me and In Flowers — Church of the Holy Apostles, New York City, NY | 5:30pm

Coro Mundi, conducted by Stephen Kushner performs You Through Me and In Flowers.

OCTOBER 12, 2026

Shema — Christ Church Episcopal in Alexandria, VA | 12:15pm

Soprano Chelsea Helm and pianist Lester Green present a recital of American song on themes of home, our ever-changing lives, and enduring love.

OCTOBER 15, 2026

Sacred Place — Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH | 3:00pm

The Cleveland State Chorale, conducted by Brian Bailey, performs Sacred Place.

OCTOBER 17, 2026

Sacred Place — St. Joseph University Parish, | 7:30pm

Vocális, conducted by James Burritt, performs Sacred Place.

OCTOBER 18, 2026

Sacred Place — Westminster Presbyterian Church, | 4:00pm

Vocális, conducted by James Burritt, performs Sacred Place.

NOVEMBER 6, 2026

Sacred Place — The Dennison Theatre, Missoula, MT | 7:30pm

The University of Montana Choral Program, conducted by Stevie J. Hirner, performs Sacred Place.

NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Sacred Place — Galvin Recital Hall, Evanston, IL | 7:30pm

Northwestern University Chorale, conducted by A.J. Keller performs Sacred Place.

DECEMBER 12, 2026

Sacred Place — Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall, Las Vegas, NV | 7:00pm

The Las Vegas Master Singers, conducted by Joseph Svendsen performs Sacred Place.

march 6, 2027

Lincoln — Wicker Park Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL | 4:00pm

Vox Venti, conducted by Matthew Recio performs Lincoln.

MARCH 20, 2027

Look Up — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI

The Fox Valley Symphony, conducted by Kevin F.E. Sütterlin, performs Look Up.

APRIL 17, 2027

Sacred Place — Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, VA | 7:00pm

The Virginia Chorale, conducted by Charles Woodward performs Sacred Place.

APRIL 18, 2027

Sacred Place — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk, VA | 4:00pm

The Virginia Chorale, conducted by Charles Woodward performs Sacred Place.

APRIL 22, 2027

Exodus — Bates Recital Hall, Austin, TX | 7:30pm

The UT Austin Concert Chorale, conducted by J.D. Burnett performs Exodus.

MAY 16, 2027

In Flowers — St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA | 4:30pm

Choral Arts Initiative, conducted by Brandon Elliot performs In Flowers.

MAY 21, 2027

Sacred Place — Church of the Holy Trinity, New York City, NY | 7:30pm

The New Amsterdam Singers, conducted by Ben Arendsen, performs Sacred Place.

MAY 21, 2027

ORATORIO PREMIERE — Bates Recital Hall, Austin, TX | 8:00pm

Conspirare Symphonic Chorus premieres Berko’s new oratorio about non-violent singing resistance movements. Libretto by Berko and Charles Anthony Silvestri, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson.

MAY 22, 2027

ORATORIO PREMIERE — Bates Recital Hall, Austin, TX | 4:00pm

Conspirare Symphonic Chorus premieres Berko’s new oratorio about non-violent singing resistance movements. Libretto by Berko and Charles Anthony Silvestri, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson.

MAY 23, 2027

Sacred Place — Church of the Holy Trinity, New York City, NY | 4:00pm

The New Amsterdam Singers, conducted by Ben Arendsen, performs Sacred Place.

MAY 23, 2027

Modern Oaths — Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina choir, conducted by Alicia W. Walker performs Modern Oaths.