Founded in 1945, the Rhinebeck Choral Club is a community choir aiming to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all who enjoy singing and making great music. The residents of the greater Hudson Valley have been strong supporters of the arts for decades. More than a dozen community choral ensembles exist in the Hudson Valley Region and each has a long history of bringing quality choral music to our communities on both sides of the river. The Putnam Chorale recently completed its second decade of quality performances, while the Mendelssohn Club of Kingston celebrated its centennial in 2003. Whether you are hearing the Choral Club for the first time, or you are a returning 'fan', you should be proud of your support and contribution to the arts in our area. The roots of the Rhinebeck Choral Club reach back to 1945, when Elsa Casey, a local organist and choir director, organized The Choral Club, a women's community vocal ensemble. Not to be outdone, the men of the community came together the following year as the Rhinebeck Men's Chorus. After 16 seasons of performing annual concerts together, the groups combined in 1962 as The Rhinebeck Choral Club. This season marks more than 60 years of community service through music performed by literally hundreds of men and women in the Hudson Valley region.
