Columbia Choral Society

Columbia Choral Society shares a passion for choral music and is dedicated to supporting the choral arts through performance and community engagement in Columbia, South Carolina.

News and Events

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!
 
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

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!

 

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 at Shandon United Methodist Church
(Love Offering)

and repeat

Friday, November 4, Location TBA
(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

 

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. 
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
Check out our upcoming concerts at https://www.columbiachoralsociety.org/concerts/