Asheville Choral Society - Meet Me Here 2024

meet me here: Music of Life, loss, and hope

The Asheville Choral Society proudly shares a musical celebration of love, loss, and resiliency. This concert event features a reflection in song of a heartbreaking story, Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson, paired with an exploration of hope, despair, and peace in Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare.

March 8, 2024 | 7pm
March 9, 2024 | 4pm
Central United Methodist Church

Adult Tickets | $25
Student Tickets | $15
Group Rates Available for Groups of Ten or More

Livestream Viewing | $10 per Viewing Location

We encourage participants to learn more about the story of Matthew Shepard and the legacy of his story in advance of this presentation. The Matthew Shepard Foundation tells his story online here.

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Friday Evening Performance (In-person)

March 8, 2024 | 7pm
Central United Methodist Church
27 Church Street, Asheville, NC

Saturday Afternoon Performance (in-person)

March 9, 2024 | 4pm
Central United Methodist Church
27 Church Street, Asheville, NC

Saturday AFTERNOON Livestream Performance

March 9, 2024 | 4pm
Livestreamed Event
Hosted Online by Moment

Frequently asked Questions

No, your name(s) will be on our list at the door. No need to bring anything with you to the concert.

While some of our concerts are designed with families in mind - our annual Yuletide Candlelight is always a family show! - this concert contains challenging themes and descriptions of violence. We look to parents and guardians to determine if this event is appropriate for your families.

While there are many retellings of Matthew Shepard's story online, we look to the organization formed by his family after his death as a starting point for your exploration. Visit the Matthew Shepard Foundation to learn more: https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/