Cathedral Choral Society
The Cathedral Choral Society is a 200-voice symphonic, volunteer chorus based at the Washington National Cathedral.[1] The late J. Reilly Lewis was music director from 1985 to 2016. He succeeded Paul Callaway, who founded the group in 1941. The ensemble performs primarily at the Washington National Cathedral, and also appears regularly at such venues as the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap.[2]
In 2006, the Society announced the establishment of an endowment fund in memory of Richard Wayne Dirksen, who served the society in wide-ranging capacities during his half-century tenure at the Cathedral. The endowment will commission new carols and help support the ensemble's annual Joy of Christmas concerts.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "News Briefs: Atlanta Opera Studio Artists, Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition, Cathedral Choral Society". EarRelevant. October 21, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "History". Cathedral Choral Society. August 13, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Gail (January 22, 2024). "Christ Church Cathedral Choir performs Evensong for Candlemas to celebrate 135th birthday, January 28". Stir. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Cathedral Choral Society official website
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