Our mission is to stimulate the greater appreciation & enjoyment of classical & contemporary choral music for both singers & listeners alike by bringing beautiful & inspiring works to our audiences in western CT. The Connecticut Choral Society (CCS), established in 1980, is a critically acclaimed auditioned ensemble accompanied by professional soloists and orchestra. We are known for our high musi
cal performance standards, outstanding contribution to the arts, and community outreach through benefit concerts. From modest beginnings (less than 30 people attended the first rehearsal), we have grown in stature and accomplishment to become a renowned chorus of singers hailing from over 20 towns in the region. We have appeared in Carnegie Hall (with the New York Pops Orchestra), Lincoln Center, Yale University’s Woolsey Hall, and have toured England, Canada, Europe, Australia, and China—but most importantly, we remain dedicated to bringing beautiful and inspiring works to our local audiences in Connecticut. We are known for our high musical performance standards, outstanding contribution to the arts, and community outreach. The mission of the CCS is to stimulate greater appreciation and enjoyment of classical and contemporary choral music for both singers and listeners alike by bringing beautiful and inspiring works to our local audiences in western CT. Our repertoire features a variety of choral music, from Monteverdi to Mozart and Faure to Forrest. We present our 24/25 season inspired by the ethereal tones and profound messages of great choral works and united in voice, compassion, and peace to share the magic that happens when we all come together to make music.
