Capitol Carolers

Oakton, VA

$260 - $3000

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

The Capitol Carolers are an a cappella "Victorian" caroling group that sings in the District of Colombia, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area. With 20 professional and semi-professional singers we can cater to both small and large events. We sing a range of traditional holiday carols, festive holiday music and Chanukah songs and can provide standard concerts, background ambiance and roam around a venue as needed. We normally sing in Victorian Costumes but can also perform in modern Christmas attire if needed.


Reviews

18 reviews

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Olivia M.

December 27, 2025
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Hiring them was the best decision

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting these carolers at our holiday party, and they were phenomenal from start to finish. Their voices were truly incredible: rich, harmonious, and powerful. They arrived in beautifully festive outfits that instantly elevated the holiday atmosphere and felt classic, elegant, and joyful. Beyond the performance itself, the professionalism stood out: communication leading up to the event was clear, timely, and seamless, making the entire process effortless for us as hosts. Our guests were completely enchanted, and the carolers became one of the highlights of the evening. We couldn’t recommend them more highly for anyone looking to create a magical holiday experience.

Hired as: Christmas Carolers

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Capitol Carolers

Olivia, Thank you for your kind review. It is alway a pleasure singing for such an appreciative and encouraging audience. Have a wonderful New Year


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Jelani W.

December 23, 2025
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Exactly what we asked for and sounded beautiful

I was very pleased with the group of singers. They presented themselves very well. They looked the part and added a special touch to our resident Christmas event. Truly elevated and gorgeous sound. Would use again in a heartbeat.

Hired as: Christmas Carolers

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Capitol Carolers

Hi Jelani Thank you for your kind words. The building acoustics were great and made singing easy for us.


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Melissa D.

December 18, 2025
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Amazing!

Our Carolers were amazing and fun! Very professional and perfect for our event!! Will definitely use again!

Hired as: Christmas Carolers

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Capitol Carolers

Hi Melissa, it was a pleasure singing for you. Everyone was very kind to us and we enjoyed ourselves as much, it seems, as you enjoyed our singing. Regards Capitol Carolers


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Leslie M.

December 17, 2025
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Exceeded our Expectations!! What a wonderful holiday treat!

the Capitol Carolers came to my 40th Birthday dinner and totally made the entire night. What an absolute joy to work with and how incredible they are. Cannot thank you enough. So professional, so fun, and incredible singers!

Hired as: A Cappella Group, Choir, Christmas Carolers, Holiday Entertainment, Singing Group

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Capitol Carolers

Hi Leslie, We are so pleased that you enjoyed our singing, it was a very fun night. Thank you for your kind comments


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Audrey E.

December 8, 2025
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Perfect for our event!!

Bernie and his fellow costumed carolers were promptly on time and sang beautifully throughout our corporate Holiday Party at Mt. Vernon. Initially standing outside at the entrance to the Ford Orientation Center, greeting arriving guests and then moving around the perimeter of the room during cocktails and dining for 3 hours. I would highly recommend this quartet, very professional, beautiful voices and lovely selection of Holiday songs in multiple languages and classics. A lovely and unique addition to our evening festivities.

Hired as: A Cappella Group, Christmas Carolers

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Capitol Carolers

Hi Audrey, Thank you very much for your review. We enjoyed singing at your event. Regards Capitol Carolers

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Booking information

Price range: $260 - $3000

Languages: Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

The carolers typically sing in groups of four, three or two, and can provide a wide range of traditional Christmas Carols such as Silent Night and Good King Wenceslas, holiday music and some Chanukah songs. We can and have provided larger groups when needed.
We will come to your event in Victorian Costume and we sing in concert style, or as background ambiance, or indeed roaming around a venue singing to different groups as needed. We are always willing to try and meet any special requirements you may have for your event. If you are staging a larger event and have a sound system we are happy to use it otherwise we will sing a cappella and without amplification. Likewise we will sing in modern clothing if that is your preference.
We take a 10 minute break at the end of each hour of singing but we can use the break to move to a new part of your venue if that is what you want us to do.
We charge a standard rate for most events but for events with a long travel time or on Christmas Eve we charge an additional fee
The second and subsequent hours of an event are charged at a lower rate than our base one hour cost and after the first hour you can add time by the minute and the cost for that hour is charged in proportion to the time used.
We do perform both indoors and outside, however, at our discretion, we will not sing outside in rain or extremely cold weather unless under shelter or in the case of cold weather unless we are provided with heating.

About

Bernie Kellett, tenor, has performed solo roles in both Europe and the United States in a wide variety of light operas and musicals. Currently, he performs with the Capitol Carolers, and as a solo performer.

The Capitol Carolers have 20 professional and semi-professional singers who come together from that last week in November through Dec 24 to sing Carols, Holiday music and Chanukah songs.

Our a cappella pieces can be performed with or without amplification depending on venue.

Types of events: festivals, concerts, parties, celebrations, special occasions, cocktail parties, holiday events, luncheons and dinners, corporate events, flash mob events, restaurant promos

Additional booking notes

We can support almost any venue

Team

20 Professional and Semi-Professional singers Capitol Caroler singers
Bernard Kellett Company Management and Capitol Caroler singer

Set list

We have around two hours of music in our standard set and can tailor the songs in an event to fit in with your events needs.

Setup requirements

A room in which to change into costume is helpful

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