Arkansas
Choral Society
The Arkansas Choral Society is Central Arkansas’s oldest continually operating musical organization. From our most notable performances of Handel’s Messiah in whole or in part every year since 1930 to our new pieces such as the Celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250 Birthday.
Handel’s MESSIAH.
The 96th Annual Messiah performance by the Arkansas Choral Society will be held on Thursday, December 3, at 7:30. The ACS will perform selections from all three parts of Messiah, including such beloved numbers as “For unto us a child is born,” “And the glory of the Lord,” and the wonderful “Hallelujah Chorus.” The 70-plus singers of the ACS will be joined by more than 25 members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and soloists JoAna Rusche, alto, and Greogory Church, tenor (both members of the UCA voice faculty) bass Joel Brown from Knoxville. TN, and soprano Samantha Stover. The performance will be held at Calvary Baptist Church. Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, and free for children.
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About Us
The Arkansas Choral Society is Central Arkansas’s oldest continually operating musical organization.Best known for performing Handel’s Messiah in whole or in part every year since 1930, the Society’s repertoire includes both classical and contemporary works. Historically the group has traveled Arkansas performing concerts and has also performed at special events such as the Arkansas Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1986. The Arkansas Choral Society partners with high school and college choirs throughout Arkansas for its performances, and offers scholarships for college students.
Dr. Kent Skinner recently retired from being the Director of Choral Activities for the University of Arkansas at Monticello. In this capacity, he led the choral program and served as both stage and music director for the university’s opera and music theatre.
While in Mobile, Dr. Skinner also served as Chorus master for the Mobile Opera Company. He has frequently performed as soloist with the Greeley Philharmonic (Colorado) and upon various stages in Alabama, Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Skinner conducts the Arkansas Choral Society. Dr. Skinner holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
Join the Choir
If you’re interested in joining the Arkansas Choral Society, we encourage you to connect with us a apply@lovetosing.org. Rehearsals are held every Monday throughout the fall and spring seasons leading up to the concert dates. There are no auditions. Dues are $50 for the entire year, and choral members must purchase their own music. We look forward to answering any questions you may have!
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