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Guthrie Darr Young Artist Scholarship 2023

Announcing the 2023 Guthrie Darr Young Artist Scholarship Competition 

The Columbia Choral Society Guthrie Darr Young Artist Scholarship exists to encourage and support local young artists who are interested in studying voice independently with a private music teacher.

In 2023: Application Packet DUE Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

CCS-Scholarship-Application-PACKAGE-Jan-2023 in PDF format
(If you would like this in a DOCx format to complete the application, email management [dot] choralsociety [at] gmail [dot] com for a copy.)

Award: The scholarship will be awarded through a juried competition April 17, 2023. The winner may also be offered the opportunity of performing as a guest artist at a Columbia Choral Society Concert. The judges will award a scholarship of $500.  The scholarship will be paid directly to a private local vocal instructor to assist the winner with the vocal instruction, to be completed by December 31.

Competition: Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:30-7:15
(Watch your email for Warm-Up Time between 5:00 and 6:15.)

Location:
Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
1413 Laurel St, Columbia, SC  29201

MORE Details in the Application Packet.

Questions: Email Donna Thompson at  management [dot] choralsociety [at] gmail [dot] com.

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2023 Spring/Summer Concerts  – SAVE THE DATES!

April 30, 2023, at 4:00
“Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forrest
At Main Street United Methodist Church

and

May 21, 2023, at 4:00
Either a repeat of “Requiem for the Living” or
“Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo
At Lutheran Theological Seminary

and

Possibly Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2023
Possible performance at Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston. Watch for details!

Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears, Artistic Director
Mrs. Allison Hilbish, Accompanist

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Columbia Choral Society Concerts Spring 2023

The Columbia Choral Society welcomes you
to join family and friends for beautiful music.

SAVE THE DATES!

 

April 30, 2023, at 4:00
“Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forrest
Main Street United Methodist Church

and

May 21, 2023, at 4:00
Either a repeat of “Requiem for the Living” or
“Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo
Lutheran Theological Seminary

and

Possibly Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2023
Possible performance at Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston. Watch for details!

Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears, Artistic Director
Mrs. Allison Hilbish, Accompanist

Find out more at https://www.columbiachoralsociety.org/concerts/

 


 

                        

       

This organization is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

 Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/columbiachoralsociety/

Thank you for visiting our page.
Donna Thompson, CCS Board Chair.
Comments may be emailed to: management [dot] choralsociety [at] gmail [dot] com

 

Filed Under: Concerts, News

CCS Joins The Big Grab Yard Sale September 9-10, 2022

COME  to The Big Grab Yard Sale and support your Columbia Choral Society!

The CCS large booth will be at
Universal Kids Child Care Center
1001 N Firetower Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Friday, September 9, 2022, 7:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 7:00am to 3:00pm
Find out more about the entire event and see the map for the 50 miles it will cover!
https://www.facebook.com/TheBigGrab/
Questions: management.choralsociety@gmail.com 
 
See you there! Thank you for your support of CCS! 
Let your friends know you are planning on dropping by and follow us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/columbiachoralsociety

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CCS Auditions August 2022

July 31 and August 1, 2022

Do you have a passion for choral music?

Would you like to perform great choral works?

Then the Columbia Choral Society might be a place for you!

Auditions are held in August and January each season.

Please contact Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears by email to arrange your audition time.

 Things to Know

  • Please arrive early for your audition in case we are ahead of schedule.
  • Prepare a solo of your choice. An art song, aria, folk song, or a hymn would be appropriate. Please remember to bring a copy of the music for the accompanist.
  • You will be asked to sing some basic vocal exercises to determine the extent of your vocal range.
  • You will also be asked to sight read a short passage.

 Choral Society Expectations

  • We expect our members to make a personal investment in the Choral Society community.
  • We expect that each member individually and collectively will strive for musical excellence.
  • We expect members to make every rehearsal and performance a priority.
  • We hope that your membership is for the entire performance year. We need you at every performance!

Thank you for you interest in the Columbia Choral Society!

 

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Columbia Choral Society Concerts Fall 2022

Save the dates – October 30  or  November 4

We are excited to be in our 92nd year!

In the Fall, we will present

The Music of Johannes Brahms

Sunday, October 30, 4:00 pm
at Shandon United Methodist Church
(Love Offering)

and repeat

Friday, November 4, 7:00 pm
at Incarnation Lutheran Church
(Ticketed Concert)

Find out more at https://www.columbiachoralsociety.org/concerts/


 

                        

       

This organization is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

 Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/columbiachoralsociety/

Thank you for visiting our page.
Donna Thompson, CCS Board Chair.
Comments may be emailed to: management [dot] choralsociety [at] gmail [dot] com

 

Filed Under: Concerts, News

CCS Sings National Anthem at Columbia Fireflies Baseball Game August 26, 2022

COME FELLOWSHIP WITH THE COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY &

https://www.milb.com/columbia
WATCH A COLUMBIA FIREFLIES BASEBALL GAME WITH US!  
Friday, August 26, 2022
National Anthem by CCS around 6:45. 
Gates open at 6:00.
Order your reserved seats from a CCS member for just $15 each.
A portion goes to CCS to support our continued performances of great choral masterworks. 
management [dot] choralsociety [at] gmail [dot] com
Reserved Seat Purchases due by August 20.  

Segra Park Information: https://www.milb.com/columbia
Questions: management.choralsociety@gmail.com 
 
See you there! Thank you for your support of CCS! 
Let your friends know you are coming to this game and our concert through the “events” at
https://www.facebook.com/columbiachoralsociety
Check out our upcoming concerts at https://www.columbiachoralsociety.org/concerts/

Filed Under: News

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