Connecticut Choral Society

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Connecticut Choral Society More info www.ctchoralsociety.org Our Artistic Director and Conductor is Eric Dale Knapp.

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 musical 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.

11/01/2026

... 😅 ⏰ 🕰️ A reminder for North Americans to 'Handel' this tonight: set your clocks BACH 1 hour!!.. unless one's clock is hopelessly Baroque!.. this is Strauss-ing me out!.. Oh no! My watch is Haydn somewhere!!.. and Bach up the batteries on your smoke detectors, too!.. then enjoy an extra hour for clothes Chopin' on Sunday!
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You're invited! Our concert partner, Valley Presbyterian Church is hosting The Art of Listening presented by the Valley ...
10/14/2026

You're invited! Our concert partner, Valley Presbyterian Church is hosting The Art of Listening presented by the Valley Music Series 🎶

ONE MASTERPIECE. A DIFFERENT WAY OF HEARING.
Javor Bracic
The Art of Listening
Schubert: Piano Sonata in A minor, D. 784
Sunday | October 18 | 3 PM
Free and open to the public.
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The Art of Listening - Valley Music Series Presents The Art of Listening with Javor Bracic

If you love classical music make sure to tune into WMNR Fine Arts Radio 🎶
10/05/2026

If you love classical music make sure to tune into WMNR Fine Arts Radio 🎶

'From Bach to Beethoven to John Williams, I’m all in!'

That's what you can expect to hear from Charles Frederick Secrease as he returns to host Monday Afternoon Classics beginning October 5.

Join Charles from 12 noon to 3pm for his eclectic mix of music, from the Renaissance to Rag, and everything in between.

Head over to wmnr.org/listen for your musical feast for the afternoon.

10/01/2026

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🎶The Connecticut Choral Society is thrilled to be a part of Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance - SACA🎶
09/30/2026

🎶The Connecticut Choral Society is thrilled to be a part of Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance - SACA🎶

Great things are happening!
Last week, SACA brought together local nonprofits, groups and clubs representing arts, culture, history, performing arts, literature, and more throughout the region. We gathered to share what’s happening across our communities and begin talking about how we can work together to make arts and culture more visible throughout the region.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed their ideas and enthusiasm.
Newbury Musical Theatre Company, Oxford Cultural Arts Commission - Oxford, CT, Connecticut Choral Society, Middlebury Connecticut Historical Society, Inc., Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Southbury Women's Club, Claire Warner, Southbury Poet Laureate, Arthur Miller Writing Studio, Heritage Village Brush and Pencil Club
We’re already putting some next steps in motion, including easier ways for organizations to share events, opportunities, and resources.
And this is only the beginning. At a future gathering, we hope to bring artists, musicians, writers, creative businesses, venues, and other members of our creative community into the conversation.
Our goal is to think region-wide, connecting the many people and organizations already doing great work so that, together, we can help establish our area as a destination for arts and culture, while celebrating the unique contributions of each community.
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes and even more ahead. Stay tuned! 🎨🎭🎶📚
Are you a nonprofit, community, historical, arts, or cultural organization in the surrounding region? We’d love to have you at a future meeting. These conversations are open to local nonprofit and community-based groups interested in helping shape a stronger, more connected regional arts and culture community. Contact SACA today to be added to our communications and invited to upcoming meetings! [email protected]

09/29/2026
🎶 Let Freedom Ring, Let the Music Play: Happy Independence Day! From the historic hymns of 1776 to the grand choral mast...
07/04/2026

🎶 Let Freedom Ring, Let the Music Play: Happy Independence Day! From the historic hymns of 1776 to the grand choral masterworks of today we celebrate America this 4th of July! Happy 250th Birthday to the USA 🇺🇸

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