Chester County Choral Society Celebrates 50 Years!

Founded in 1973 as the Exton Chorale, the Chester County Choral Society of West Chester, PA is marking their 50^th season of bringing excellent and diverse SATB choral music to the area and beyond. Artistic Director Gary P. Garletts and Associate Director Patricia Mancuso lead an 80-voice auditioned choir in presenting live concerts and virtual choir recordings, accompanied by Ann Marie Ellis and guest artists.

The full chorus will present “A 50^th Anniversary Concert” on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA. The concert will feature Mozart’s Missa Brevis in D, as well as a celebration of song including works by William Byrd, Elaine Hagenberg, Morten Lauridsen, Gwyneth Walker, Bob Chilcott, Rosephanye Powell, Carly Simon, and Christopher Tin. A reception will follow.

In the fall, two concerts took place. The Chamber Ensemble presented “Songs of Devotion” on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Church of the Loving Shepherd in West Chester. The full chorus presented “Carols and Lullabies” on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 7:30 PM at Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA.

Visit the website at www.chescochoral.org for tickets and general information.