The Northeast Piedmont Chorale (NPC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian, volunteer organization whose mission is to perform fine choral music for residents of the Northeast Piedmont area of North Carolina at no charge. Members of the chorale come from Raleigh, Wake Forest, Louisburg, Henderson, Oxford, and southern Virginia.
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Our mission is to perform fine choral music for residents of the
Northeast Piedmont area of North Carolina at no charge.
The Northeast Piedmont Chorale performs two concert series each season. One of these is in the fall and the other in the spring. There are two to three individual concerts in each concert series, and at least one of these concerts is typically performed with an orchestra.
UPCOMING EVENTS
🎶Experience the Heartbeat of Liberty: “Songs of Freedom” 🎶
There is no more powerful human story than the quest for liberty, and this spring, the Northeast Piedmont Chorale invites you to explore that journey through the universal language of music.
Our Spring 2026 concert series, “Songs of Freedom,” is more than just a performance—it is a musical meditation on what it means to be free. From the quiet, inner longing for peace to the grand, earth-shaking celebration of a nation, we are lifting our voices to honor the struggle, the hope, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.
A Journey in Four Parts
Under the direction of Bryant Moxley and accompanied by Kristen Allred, we have curated a program that explores every facet of freedom:
The Roots of Liberty: We begin with the foundation of our heritage, featuring the majestic orchestral arrangements of Dan Forrest’s My Country, ‘Tis of Thee and Randall Thompson’s profound Testament of Freedom.
The Weight of the Struggle: Music often speaks where words fail. We explore the poignant reality of “Freedom Lost” and the deep, soulful yearning of “Freedom Sought” through moving pieces like James Green’s North Wind and Rosephanye Powell’s I Dream a World.
The Joy of the People: Experience the rhythmic pulse of South African tradition with Freedom is Coming, a song that reminds us that the hope for liberty is a global heartbeat.
The Triumph of Community: We conclude with a stirring celebration of our republic and a grand finale of America the Beautiful that will leave you feeling inspired and connected to your neighbors.
Whether you come for the power of a full orchestra, the intimacy of a cappella voices, or the infectious energy of world percussion, you will find a story that resonates with your own heart.
Join Us—Admission is Free
We invite our community to come together for this 70-minute journey. Bring your friends and family for an evening that is as thought-provoking as it is joyful.
Friday, May 1st at 7:30pm Wake Forest Baptist Church
107 E. South Ave, Wake Forest, NC
Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30pm Trinity Baptist Church
4815 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
We believe freedom is a song worth singing together. We can’t wait to share it with you!
LATEST NEWS
New Music Director
Northeast Piedmont Chorale Welcomes Bryant Moxley as New Music Director The Northeast Piedmont Chorale is absolutely thrilled to welcome Bryant Moxley as our new Music Director! We eagerly anticipate the fresh perspectives and artistic vision he will bring to our performances. With Bryant’s inspiring leadership and the dedication of our talented singers, we are preparing a season of truly memorable music. We warmly invite you to join us for our upcoming concerts and experience the joy and beauty of choral music firsthand. Stay tuned for announcements about our 2025-2026 season – we can’t wait to share it with you! About Bryant: Bryant Moxley joined the Northeast Piedmont Chorale in 2015 as a member of the baritone section. He is very excited to begin serving as
Come Sing With Us This Fall!
Do you love to sing as much as we do? The Northeast Piedmont Chorale is looking for members who love to perform fine choral music! The Chorale is preparing now for its Spring 2025 concerts — the first on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Church, 107 E. South Avenue in Wake Forest, the second on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road in Raleigh — but we are already looking for future members to join us in our musical celebrations. The first rehearsal of the upcoming Fall 2025 season will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025. The NPC rehearses weekly in the Fellowship Hall at Wake Forest Baptist Church at 107
‘Joy Around the World’ 2024 Holiday Concert Video Now Online
The air was filled with “Joy Around the World” as the Northeast Piedmont Chorale presented two sensational concerts on December 6-7, 2024, in Wake County. Large audiences were present at both Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest on Friday night and Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh on Saturday night and the concert, videotaped by Trinity Baptist Church, is now available for viewing on YouTube. The “Joy Around the World” theme was enhanced by musical selections in German, French, Spanish, Latin and sign language as well as English. Enthusiastic audiences were treated to the 40-minute, seven-movement masterwork Magnificat with words and music by John Rutter as well as seven other songs for the holidays. The choir of 75 and orchestra of 16 were under the
Watch Spring 2024 ‘Let Your Spirit Soar!’ Concert Video
The Northeast Piedmont Chorale presented two spectacular concerts on May 3-4, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest and Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh. A video is available on YouTube, courtesy of Trinity Baptist Church. The Chorale’s Spring concerts were well received by enthusiastic audiences. “Let Your Spirit Soar!” was the theme as the Chorale presented an Americana program of hymns, folk, jazz and patriotic songs. Selections included: How Can I Keep From Singing? arranged by Gwyneth Walker; a medley of I Love You/What a Wonderful World, arranged by Craig Hella Johnson; The Blue Ridge, composed by Harriet Monroe and Elaine Hagenberg; Simple Gifts, arranged by Ryan Murphy; Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal, arranged by Alice Parker; There is a Fountain, arranged
Watch NPC’s 2023 ‘Sounds of the Season’ Concert Video
The Northeast Piedmont Chorale presented two spectacular concerts on December 8-9, 2023, to enthusiastic audiences in Wake County. A video of the concert is now available on YouTube. “Sounds of the Season” was the theme as the Chorale presented a program of holiday classics and special treats at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest on Friday evening and New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday evening in Raleigh. The Chorale was led by Director Cindy Edwards. The concerts were highlighted by the 12-movement masterwork Gloria by Vivaldi as the Chorale was joined by a 19-piece orchestra, bringing together nearly 100 singers and musicians on the stages, the largest in the history of the NPC. Other selections included How Should A King Come, arranged by Jay Rouse; To Hear The Angels
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