Welcome to the Home Page of the Cary Community Choir (CCC). The annual performance of the CCC, performing selections from G. F. Handel’s Messiah, is a long standing Cary tradition. To read more about the history of the choir, go to About. The choir is a volunteer organization, augmented by professional soloists and orchestra members, gathering once per year to bring this wonderful music to the community.

The CCC is essentially a “one trick pony” that assembles annually to produce the concert. There are usually 3 rehearsals in November and a dress rehearsal, followed by the performance in the first part of December. There are no auditions. All levels of skill are welcomed and represented. We have members that have participated in nearly every one of the 50+ performances, as well as those for who this year will be their first time. Our professional director, Pepper Choplin, is skilled at bringing out the best in a choir and the professional soloists and orchestra members provide a solid framework to infuse the choir with confidence and pride as they perform this classic work for the Cary community.

The short answer that almost anyone with a love for this music and a willingness to invest the effort to do their best is welcome. As a practical matter, participants should be at least 16 years old and we ask that younger prospects have at least a year’s choral experience at the high school level. Direct any questions about these guidelines to carycommunitychoirnc@gmail.com

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Is planned to feature the directing talents of Pepper Choplin, but will also will probably include an orchestra comprised of strings, woodwinds, percussion and brass. In addition to the volunteer choral ensemble of around 170 singers, four featured soloists will add their talents. These details will be fleshed out as the concert gets closer.

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 The CCC is grateful to all those who made contributions in support of the concert.  To see donors, go to Our Sponsors.

• CCC Messiah Rehearsal #1 on November 10, 2026 7:00 pm
• CCC Messiah Rehearsal #2 on November 17, 2026 7:00 pm
• CCC Messiah Rehearsal #3 on December 1, 2026 7:00 pm
• CCC Messiah Dress Rehearsal on December 5, 2026 12:30 am
• CCC Messiah Performance on December 6, 2026 7:30 pm

The Cary Community Choir will present its annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Westwood Baptist Church, 200 Westhigh Street, Cary, NC 27513. The Dress Rehearsal will also be open to the public on Saturday, December 5 at 12:30 pm.

We will offer tickets for these two events with the cost per ticket of $10 for the Dress Rehearsal and $15 for the Performance, to help defray the cost of the venue, the musicians and the soloists. Watch for an announcement on our website when the ticketing link becomes available.

Funding for this performance also comes from the generous donations of our singers and patrons. Donations in any amount are welcome, with program and social media recognition available for higher levels. See the Contribute page for more information.