The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

In a season characterized by collaborations, our November concert brings together our singers with choristers from Lindbergh High School for a reprise performance of the “Missa Brevis” commissioned from the British composer, Kerensa Briggs. Though it is scored for three distinct choruses, this is by no means the most expansive work on the program, since we also perform “Hora Est,” a tour-de-force by the teenage Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) that demands four separate choirs! Such choral writing is termed ‘polychoral’, and other examples of this genre complement the Briggs and Mendelssohn works. This is especially apparent in “The Fire of Heaven” by the British composer, Geoffrey Burgon, which calls for no fewer than 27 separate voice parts! Then, from Spain, we sing “Duo Seraphim” by the Renaissance genius, Francisco Guerrero: it contrasts powerfully with “Flame,” a recent work from Ben Parry, conductor of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, and this provides an uplifting conclusion to the November instalment of our 2026-2027 series titled ‘Choral Fire.’

Local Event: Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, "Choral Elements Fire:The Fire Of Heaven"

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Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, "Choral Elements...

In a season characterized by collaborations, our November concert brings together our singers with choristers from Lindbergh...

Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, "Choral Elements Fire:The Fire Of Heaven"

Local REALTOR raised the goal to 24 Thanksgiving meal boxes
Craig Ziegel, a REALTOR with the Single Tree Team at eXp Realty, is collecting donations for his 2026 Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive. The first 16 meals were covered in October, so the goal went up to 24 complete Thanksgiving dinners for local families in the St. Louis area. Each box holds a full meal, from the turkey to the pie: turkey, vegetables, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, pie fixings and pantry basics.
Each meal costs about $60, and any amount helps. Donations can be made by cash, Venmo (@Craig-Ziegel-1), grocery store gift cards, or food from the box list. Donations close Monday, November 16. Anything left over after the boxes are filled goes to local food pantries.
The drive delivered 12 boxes in 2024 and 14 in 2025. Last year's boxes went to families through Law &amp; Grace Ministries in Belleville, Helping Hands in Staunton and Crisis Aid in St. Louis.
Details and the full box list: <a href="https://singletreeteam.net/thanksgiving-meal-box-drive-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://singletreeteam.net/thanksgiving-meal-box-drive-2026/</a>
To give or arrange a food pickup or drop-off, call or text Craig Ziegel at 618.719.4543.

Local Event: Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive collecting for 24 St. Louis area families through Nov. 16

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Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive collecting for 24...

Local REALTOR raised the goal to 24 Thanksgiving meal boxes
Craig Ziegel, a REALTOR with the Single Tree Team at eXp Realty, is...

Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive collecting for 24 St. Louis area families through Nov. 16

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Experience a joyous holiday choral performance with the St. Louis Metro Singers. Admission is free, though a freewill offering will be taken with a suggested donation of $20 per person.

Local Event: The St. Louis Metro Singers Present: We Believe In Joy!

The St. Louis Metro Singers Present: We Believe...

Experience a joyous holiday choral performance with the St. Louis Metro Singers. Admission is free, though a freewill offering...

The St. Louis Metro Singers Present: We Believe In Joy!

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4 Hands Brewing Co. Stretch Your Spirits This Weekend

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Stretch your spirits after the Kirkwood Holiday Walk at 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood! Starting at 1pm, we'll have an afternoon full of family-friendly holiday fun featuring a tree lighting, an ugly sweater contest, tasty Christmas beverages, photos with the Grinch and more!

Stretch your spirits after the Kirkwood Holiday Walk at 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood! Starting at 1pm, we'll have an afternoon full of family...

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Sunday, November 8

Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, "Choral Elements Fire:The Fire Of Heaven"

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO

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Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, "Choral Elements Fire:The Fire Of Heaven"

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