Jackson Choral Society

04/16/2026

Free Concert! at St Philips Episcopal Church on Old Canton Rd , May 3, 5:30 PM , JCS and Oxford Civic Chorus present ,IN THE BEGINNIG... Songs of Creation. Music by Dan Forrest and John Rutter. Donations welcome at the door. Reception will follow.

03/31/2026

The Creation Suite, by Dan Forrest and John Rutter's The Gift of Life. Don't miss this wonderful music! The Jackson Choral Society, joined by the Oxford Civic Chorus, will perform in Jackson, on May 3rd, 5:30 PM at St Philips Episcopal Church on Old Canton Rd.

03/31/2026

Tuesdays are for the Jackson Choral Society ! Members- come prepared!

03/31/2026

Take note!

Caution: Objects in mirror are closer than they appear!
Can you believe we’re only 5 Mondays away from the concert?! 🎉
🎶 OCC members please check your email for the rehearsal plan for Monday and take time to listen and practice the music before we meet.
We can’t wait to share this beautiful performance with everyone. Who’s excited?

03/27/2026

May 3, 5:30 Pm in Jackson ! St Philip's Episcopal Church

The Gift of Life – six movements reflecting the wonder of creation and the miracle of life.
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife

03/27/2026

In the Beginning....Songs of Creation
May 2 @ 3 pm - David H. Nutt Auditorium, Oxford
May 3 @ 5:30 pm - St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Jackson

"Creation" by Dan Forrest
Six movements from Dan Forrest's Concert Suite, "Creation", a magnificent exploration of our planet.
​"The Gift of Life" by John Rutter
Five movements choral celebration of the living earth, creation and life itself, intermixed with two exquisite John Rutter pieces, "For the Beauty of the Earth" and "All Thing Bright and Beautiful".
These concerts are in collaboration with Jackson Choral Society with two opportunities to attend these free concerts with chamber orchestra.
These concerts are made possible through Grants from Mississippi Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

03/25/2026

Our new JCS Interim Director, Dr. Bobby Helms, is leading us through to the end of this season. JCS is grateful to our former Interim Director Joanna Hunt for her leadership. Don't miss our next concert in Jackson with the Oxford Civic Chorus , May 3, 5:30 PM at St Philip's Episcopal Church

03/25/2026

Save the date!

03/19/2026

JCS, joined by the Oxford Civic Chorus is performing the "Creation Suite" by contemporary composer Dan Forrest on May 3 at St Philips Episcopal Church on Old Canton Rd at 5:30 Pm. The Creation Suite is a selection from Forrest's larger oratorio. A listener's guide describing the work: https://matthewhoskinson.com/on-dan-forrests-new-oratorio-creation/ Our concert also includes " The Gift of Life" by renowned composer, John Rutter.

01/28/2026

Learn new music! There is still time to join us. Next rehearsal Feb 3 6:30PM at St Philips Episcopal Church. jacksonchoralsocietyms.org

01/22/2026

Love to sing? There is still time to join us! our next rehearsal is on Tuesday, Jan.27. Our spring concert features Dan Forrest's "Creation Suite" more info : jacksonchoralsocietyms.org

01/08/2026

Christmas Carols at the Eudora Welty House on Dec 13, 2025