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Choral Society Of Pensacola
“The story of the people who created and sustained the Choral Society of Pensacola enlightens our view of how and why this expression of music, passionately supported then, continues today.”
Long a tradition in Europe, many large American cities formed choral societies. In the late nineteenth century, Pensacola residents organized to express their appreciation of music through study and performance, often under compromising conditions. The movement not only persevered for 80 years; it flourished. The persistent pursuit of quality musicianship in a small southern coastal town with an economy focused on lumber and fishing might seem unusual, particularly choral music, normally appreciated by a small but discriminating audience
The Choral Society of Pensacola, a staple in the arts community, exemplifies the city’s history of support for the fine arts. The story of the people who created and sustained the Choral Society of Pensacola enlightens our view of how and why this expression of music, passionately supported then, continues today. Their story also adds to our understanding of how the Pensacola community changed over time as women found increased status and power through social organizations. Community organizations revealed how a society reacted to the repercussions of world events, such as war and natural disaster.
Recent News
Choral Society of Pensacola Presents 'Carmina Burana'
Experience the thrilling 20th-century musical juggernaut by Carl Orff, performed by a 160-voice chorus comprising the Choral Society of Pensacola and the University of West Florida Singers with soprano Sheila Dunn, tenor Christian Sanders, and…
Read More »Choral Society Of Pensacola News - November 24, 2023
Learn more about our upcoming performances of Christmas Messiah in a short video preview by our artistic director Peter Steenblik. Follow this link. We'll present Christmas Messiah on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 2 at noon…
Read More »The Choral Society Of Pensacola 88th Season - 2023-2024
Our 2023-2024 season features four unforgettable concerts performed by our 100-voice chorus conducted by artistic director Peter Steenblik. You’ll save up to $20 when you buy season tickets, and we offer special prices for seniors, military,…
Read More »The Choral Society Of Pensacola News - April 21, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, when we present the final concert of our season, the 100 voices of the Choral Society will resound in one of Pensacola's most beautiful historic venues, First United Methodist Church. Entitled Rejoice!, the program features nine…
Read More »Experience a Stirring Conclusion to Our Season Join us for a Free Concert Preview Purchase Pizza and Support us Advertise in Our Program
Experience a stirring conclusion to our season Join us for a free concert preview Purchase pizza and support us Advertise in our program Our season concludes with Rejoice!, an evening of stirring sacred masterworks on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm in…
Read More »Choral Society of Pensacola News - December 28, 2022
The Choral Society of Pensacola December 28, 2022 Happy New Year! A Year-End Request What's Next? Play Your Part: Adopt an Instrument All of us at the Choral Society of Pensacola wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy 2023 with many thanks…
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