Community Choirs For A Gentleman's Guide to Love And Murder

Before select performances of  A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Cafritz Lobby will come alive with the sounds of local choral ensembles. Join us early to enjoy these talented community groups sharing their music in celebration of the show.

These pre-show concerts are free and open to everyone—no ticket required.

Rockville Chorus, Inc.
Friday, July 3, 2026
6:45–7:15pm
Rockville Chorus, Inc. is a vibrant and dedicated musical organization consisting of 75 adult volunteer singers who perform a wide variety of musical genres and styles of choral music, embracing everything from classical and contemporary works to folk, jazz, and pop arrangements. Through dynamic performances, community engagement, and a passion for musical excellence, this choral group brings people together to share in the joy of song! 

Bushwick Book Club
Saturday, July 18, 2026
6:45 - 7:15pm
The Bushwick Book Club is the joyous intersection of indie artists and book nerds where a group of artists create new work inspired by a particular work of literature.  Started in 2009 in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, there are now 8 active chapters around the world.  The DC Chapter started in 2022. Unlike any “Book Club” you’ve ever experienced, this local group has created a new work - music and an animation - based on  Israel Rank:  The Autobiography of a Criminal, the source material for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. It’s a pre-show experience you don’t want to miss.  

Singchronicity
Sunday, August 2, 2026
12:45–1:15 pm
Singchronicity, formed as a performance quartet rather than a competition quartet, has been delighting audiences since 2012. Members of the group have previously sung in symphony choruses, church choirs, college and high school a cappella choirs, a high school barbershop quartet, and musical theater. All four are proud members of the Capital Accord Chorus in Silver Spring, MD. In February 2018 Singchronicity had the good fortune to be featured on WAMU, Washington, D.C.’s public radio station, as part of a Valentine’s Day segment. Although they have diverse musical backgrounds, friendship and ringing chords unite them. 

Heart of Maryland
Friday, August 21, 2026
6:45–7:15 pm
Heart of Maryland is a men's chorus singing primarily in the barbershop style, singing songs ranging from oldies to doowop (50's and 60's) right up through the modern-day. We strive to be members of the community, singing at events around Baltimore and its surrounding counties. This includes providing entertainment at festivals, fairs, luncheons and retirement villages. We also have a competitive nature and sing in competitions with choruses across the Mid-Atlantic region.One thing is for sure, The Heart of Maryland Chorus does a lot of things together, but the most important thing that we enjoy doing is having a whole lot of fun!