Pacific Edge Voices

Building on 35 years of dynamic choral singing in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world, Pacific Edge Voices is a premier Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble, best known for our extensive diverse repertoire of high quality choral a cappella music, as well as collaborations with high-profile and popular artists such as Dave Brubeck, Meredith Monk, and Bobby McFerrin.

Under the music direction of Dr. Lynne Morrow, our love of singing in community and creating a shared experience with every audience drives our commitment to excellence in live and recorded performance.

Pacific Edge Voices attracts highly-trained singers with strong and diverse artistic backgrounds and experience. The semi-professional, auditioned chorus has toured in the US and internationally, performing in New York's Carnegie Hall, Germany, France, Cuba, and England.

On the eve of our 35th anniversary season in 2014, the Pacific Mozart Ensemble (PME) changed our name to Pacific Edge Voices to reflect the group's distinct and longstanding innovation - performing multiple musical genres, collaborating on new works by diverse composers and performing artists, and presenting courageous and innovative vocal music programs.

Pacific Empire Chorus

Pacific Empire Chorus is the premier northern California women's, 4-part a cappella, award winning mid-sized chorus. PEC is a 501c(3) organization, dedicated to bringing a cappella harmony, to women of all ages throughout Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. Come visit the Pacific Empire Chorus and experience for yourself the love of harmony, friendship and singing that we share each week.

Pacific Horizon Chorus

Pacific Horizon Chorus is a mid-sized chorus of women singing four-part harmony, Barbershop style. Founded in 1965 by Gail Miernicki.

PHC is made up of area women of all ages and occupations who are valued for their talents and encouraged to pursue musical excellence.

The chorus promotes harmony and friendship and offers many opportunities to actively express one's love of music.

Pacific Lyric Association

Pacific Lyric Association (PLA) is an independent Southern California opera company created in 2006 by Dr. Carlos Oliva and Teresa Hughes-Oliva. PLA offers classically-trained singers the opportunity to perform in independent productions accessibly priced to the public.

The signature format of our opera productions features slightly condensed versions of the operas, with spoken narrative in English before and between musical sections. These narrative vignettes, performed by professional actors, are designed to keep the audience engaged in the musical drama without being distracted by super titles. This format has proved successful in attracting younger or first-time audiences to this universal art form.

Pacific Sound

Pacific Sound Chorus formed in early 2000 with a goal of good friends working hard and presenting excellent a cappella music, mostly in the Barbershop Harmony Style. We stage 2-3 public shows a year in the communities surrounding our home base in Ventura, CA. We are under the excellent direction of Mike McGee, and currently are the Barbershop Harmony Chorus champions of the Southern CA Western Division. We are ranked in the top 10 choruses in the Western US

Pacific Sound Chorus

SC is an educational, non-profit championship women's chorus. Our repertoire in the 4-part a cappella harmony style includes many types of music.

Pacific Voices

The popular and powerful Pacific Voices is a 70-voice community chorus that specializes in the preservation and innovation of sacred choral and folk music from traditions around the world, composed over the past eight centuries. Founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor and composer, Josh Gitomer, for over 21 years the choir has performed to critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences at venues throughout the Monterey Bay area. Pacific Voice's eclectic repertoire is sung in some 15 languages, with styles ranging from Gregorian to Gospel, Kirtan to Celtic, Baroque to Barbershop, and Renaissance to Rock.

Pacific Women's Chorus

The Pacific Women's Chorus of San Diego was founded in 2005. Directed by Kate Thickstun, PWC is a chamber chorus dedicated to performing quality music for women's voices, from medieval chant to twenty-first century compositions.

Pacific Youth Choir

In September, 2003, with talent, conviction, and enthusiasm, Mia Hall Miller (Savage) and a small team of dedicated musicians started two youth choirs: one for elite treble singers and one for high school students. From the beginning, PYC has been a fully functioning non-profit organization under the governance of a hard-working board and an illustrious honorary board. Within weeks of the first rehearsal, the original two choirs doubled in size and voice to become four choirs. Pacific Youth Choir immediately found a home as Choir in Residence at Portland's Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. And by the end of the first season, five choirs were in place, with 120 voices and singers ranging in age from eight to 18.

Pacifica Children's Chorus

Pacifica offers a music performance and education program for children and youth, emphasizing the development of musical skills and understanding. The choir endeavors to enrich the lives of children from all religious, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds.

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Palatine Children's Chorus

The Palatine Children's Chorus was founded in 1987 by Judy Meyer Hays and since then has become one of the Chicago area's premiere children's choruses. Supported by the Palatine Park District, the PCC program has grown to include children as young as 4 and as old as 18 in 6 individual choirs led by 6 adult staff. Under Artistic Director Susan Falbo's leadership (1994-2012), Concert and Honors choirs began touring in 1997, experiencing cultures and music as far east as Vienna and as far west as Hawaii. During our 25th "Dare to Dream" anniversary year, we focused on new goals and opportunities for all of our singers, even our youngest, and rededicated our energy to our mission, giving children enthusiastic, energetic music education and outstanding performance opportunities.

Palisades Community Chorus

Founded by Donna Parris in 1992, the PCC provides a valuable cultural experience to the people of Central and Upper Bucks County. Any resident with a passion for singing can join the Chorus and enjoy the opportunity to both study and perform sophisticated choral music under the professional direction of Dr. Jack Schmidt. It is a true community chorus in that we are a non-auditioned choir and registration is open to anyone wanting to be a part of our musical organization. Our concerts are offered to all residents of our rural area at an affordable cost.

The Chorus has performed a diverse classical repertory that includes major choral works such as A. Mozart's Solemn Vespers KV 339, J S. Bach's Christ lag in Todesbanden and Arvo Part's , Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, Mozart's Coronation Mass, Handel's Messiah, Schubert's Mass in G, Haydn's Creation, Bach's Christmas Oratorio, selections from Brahms and Telemann, John Rutter's Gloria, and Handel's Coronation Anthems. Maurice Durufle's Requiem, Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb, and Te Deum and Missa in tempore belli by Franz Joseph Haydn, and Alexander's Feast, by Handel, , the United States Premiere work of Jan Dismas Zelenka Te Deum (z146), J.S. Bach'sTonet ihr Pauken!, Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez and Misa de Lima by Roque Ceruti, and Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, Mendelssohn's Psalm 24, Dvorak's Te Deum and Brahm's Motet Op.74 no.1, and Joseph Haydn's "The Seasons". The Chorus has performed a sophisticated variety of American music which included works arranged by Alice Parker, Greg Gilpin, Richard Rogers, Randall Thompson, Henry Purcell, Eric Whitacre, David Dickau and John Corigliano as well as music of multicultural influences from around the world as part of its exploration of musical expression. The Chorus offers a unique cultural experience, the type of which is not readily available in this rural area.

Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus

In 1998, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles presented their holiday concert in Palm Springs. After that performance, a group of local residents banded together and formed a singing group called the Caballeros, The Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs. There are still a few charter members from that group in the chorus today.

Though the name changed, the mission of the chorus remains the same: To be a chorus of gay men, who through musical excellence, community outreach, and civic responsibility, are dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and educating the culturally diverse community in which we live.

Beyond our annual season of concert, the chorus sponsors or participates in a number of outreach events. Donations from these events help support the George Zander Memorial Anti-Bullying fund. Grants from this fund help support Gay Straight Alliances in the Palm Springs and Desert Sands Unified School District.

The chorus continues to support its community partners by singing at hi-profile events including: Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, the AIDS Assistance Program's Evening Under the Stars, Equality California Awards, Michael Childer's "One Night Only" Benefiting Jewish Family Services and a recent concert in Las Vegas benefiting Family Promise.

Guest performers at our concerts have included: Opera Soprano Janet Hopkins, renowned dance company Tango Nacional Argentina, Florence Henderson, and the hilarious Leslie Jordan. There have been memorable collaborations with other Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) choruses such as the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, the Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco, and Vox Femina.

Palmetto Statesmen

The Palmetto Statesmen is the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY or, historically, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, with the acronym SPEBSQSA. The chapter has a long history; it's the oldest chapter in South Carolina. It participates in the District of the Society called the Carolinas District.

The Carolinas District supports barbershop chapters and quartets in the Southeastern states of North Carolina and South Carolina.The Palmetto Statesmen sing songs of many different varieties in the Barbershop style. Within the chorus are several Barbershop Quartets. See the "Quartets" page for more information on the individual quartets. The Palmetto Statesmen is composed of men from all walks of life and all ages. If you would like to become a member, please visit us for a rehearsal!

Palmetto Vocal Project

Palmetto Vocal Project is a competitive and performing chorus specializing in a capella singing - particularly celebrating the rich musical American tradition of barbershop harmony. Our membership is comprised of current and former college a capella singers, actors and musicians, music educators, students, and men who simply enjoy raising their voices in song.

Palmetto Voices Spiritual Ensemble

Formed in 2006, the Palmetto Voices is a professional choir that strives to preserve the legacy of the Negro Spiritual while sharing the vision that this unique American art form is available to all. The Palmetto Voices features alumni singers from throughout the southeast. Sumter High School, University of South Carolina, Western Kentucky University, and Brewton Parker College have all experienced choral direction from Dr. Sonja Sepulveda during her teaching career including her current students at Salem College where she is Director of Choral Activities and Music Theory.

Since 2009, the choir has appeared regularly at state and regional conventions. The choir performed at South Carolina Music Educators conference and combined with Brewton Parker College Concert Choir in 2010 to perform the solo concert which previewed, Requiem, conducted by British composer, John Rutter. In 2011, the choir joined forces with the choral ensembles of Salem College to perform a solo concert with guest composer/conductor, Eric Whitacre.

Palo Duro Metro Chorus

The regional award winning Palo Duro Metro Chorus is in the Heart of America, Region #25, and sings in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. "Esprit de Corps" is our theme, and the spirit of the group includes being there for one another and supporting each other in every aspect of chorus life!

Palouse Choral Society

A non-profit choral organization serving the quad-city region, Palouse Choral Society is an auditioned body of community choirs celebrating choral music through masterful performances, educational outreach, and cultural enrichment with singers from the Palouse, Valley, Prairie, and Clearwater regions. With Artistic and Music Director Sarah Graham, PCS brings a wide variety of choral music to venues such as St. Boniface Catholic Church in Uniontown, the UI Administration Auditorium, and Clarkston High School's Concert Hall.

Panache

The Bad News is, the former Sweet Adelines Queens of Harmony, the four lovely, talented women of Panache, have disbanded and are no longer singing together as a group. The Good News is, they left us this wonderful 2-CD set to remember them by! We won't go into the individual titles, but suffice to say that there's a 'whole bunch' of our favorites on these two CDs, including selections from discontinued Panache titles. These are the songs that took them to Sweet Adelines Gold, and that made them one of our best selling Barbershop titles. These four beloved entertainers are leaving exactly the way they came into our lives with Panache. Enjoy!

Panama City A Cappella

Panama City A Cappella Chorus is an extraordinary group of talented women who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. We are members of Area 6 of Harmony, Inc.

Park City Singers

Park Ridge Chorale

The Park Ridge Chorale was formed in 1984 after alumni from Maine High School held a banquet to honor Irwin Bell, a long-time Maine faculty member who conducted the choir for two years. The Chorale performs three times a year, with about 45 members each term. Auditions are held at the beginning of each term. The Chorale follows a traditional schedule, with a spring concert of classic choral music, summer concert of popular and Broadway songs, and a holiday arrangement in December.

For the last 15 years, the chorale has been directed by Edward Zelnis, who sang with Music of the Baroque for more than 20 years, has conducted productions at the Goodman and Steppenwolf Theaters and at Evanston's Light Opera Works, and has sung in the choruses of Lyric Opera and Grant Park Symphony.

Parker Chorale

Parkinson's Chorus of Central Massachusetts

Parkside Harmony

Pasadena Crown City Chorus

The Pasadena Crown City Chorus was formed in December of 1946, making it one of the oldest existing chapters in the Western United States. The Chorus is comprised of men who sing a capella four-part barbershop harmony music and perform regularly throughout Southern California.

To further hone our skills, the Crown City Chorus competes regularly in barbershop chorus contests. The Chorus is a member of The Barbershop Harmony Society, a non-profit organization formed to preserve the uniquely American musical art form of barbershop quartet singing.

The Crown City Chorus is a professional quality singing organization comprised of amateur performers, generally gathering together to rehearse just once per week. We encourage all men with a desire and ability to sing to join the chorus.

Pasadena Master Chorale

Founded by Jeffrey Bernstein in 2009, the Pasadena Master Chorale is an auditioned community chorus presenting affordable high-quality choral concerts and educational programs to the greater Pasadena Community.

During its decade of service to the community, PMC has presented over one hundred performances and enjoyed collaborations with the Pasadena Playhouse, MUSE/IQUE, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Gamble House. In 2017 the Pasadena Master Chorale was awarded second place in the American Prize in Choral Performance.

PMC also offers a robust education program at no cost to participating students. Each year, through its unique Listening To The Future project, PMC pairs local high school composers with a professional composer mentor for a year of study. At the end of the year PMC presents a concert of the music composed by these students.

PMC is the proud recipient of support from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, The Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena. All of PMC's regular concerts are offered on a "Listen First, Then Give" basis, ensuring that all are able to attend, and encouraging the generous support of those who are able.

Pasadena Pro Musica

Pasadena Pro Musica was founded in 1964 by Edward Low, the Music Director of Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church. From the beginning, we have been committed to providing a place for musicians and audiences who appreciate great choral music that is not frequently performed. Originally called Neighborhood Chorus and Orchestra, the group was a pioneer of early music on the West Coast in the 1960s and 70s, performing long-neglected Renaissance masterpieces by Isaac, Josquin, and others.

When Ed Low retired in 1999, he was succeeded by Stephen Grimm, who led the group for 19 creative seasons until his farewell in 2018. Current Artistic Director Scott Lehmkuhl is taking Pasadena Pro Musica in new and exciting directions while still honoring our musical origins.

Pasadena Pro Musica has performed many contemporary pieces and a number of world premieres, including works by Los Angeles-based composers Thomas Yeakle (for many years our composer-in-residence), Morten Lauridsen, William Kraft, John La Montaine, Elaine Bearer, Shawn Kirchner, Eric Whitacre, Richard Bing, Frank Ticheli and Rayner Brown. We enjoyed deep artistic relationships with two musical luminaries: composer Daniel Pinkham, who frequently guest-conducted his own works, and Jester Hairston, the celebrated songwriter, arranger, conductor, actor and leading expert on spirituals, and who regularly led the chorus in his own gospel arrangements from 1966 to 1992.

Pasadena Pro Musica has also collaborated with artists from the world of theater and opera, presenting staged performances of Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors with mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman, Jean Anouilh's The Lark with music by Leonard Bernstein, and the wonderfully strange musical Boojum!, based on the life and works of Lewis Carroll.

Paschall Brothers

In March 1981 in Norfolk, Virginia, Rev. Frank A. Paschall, Sr. and five of his seven sons came together to form their very own acappella gospel singing group. The Rev. Frank Paschall & the Paschall Brothers. Under the guidance and direction of their father and with the help of God, these young men have become one of the most unique and innovative singing groups in their field today.

In 1984, the group was reformed after the departure of two of the five brothers. During this turbulent time of transition, the group was blessed with the gifted voice of Renard Freeman. Also a native of Norfolk, Freeman possessed the same drive and dedication of the group that allowed God to continue to bless this ministry of song. At the time, the group consisted of Rev. Frank Sr., Frank Jr. Tarrence, William and Renard Freeman. Since their existence, this group of young men has been/ and are a blessing of encouragement to thousands upon thousands of people all over the eastern seaboard.

Pass Chorale

The Pass Chorale is a community chorus serving Banning and Beaumont CA and surrounding communities. The mission of the Chorale is to provide opportunities for learning and performing choral music. Two major concerts with orchestra are performed each year.

Pastiche

Over the years, jazz has seen its share of talented vocal groups --New York Voices, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Andy Bey & the Bey Sisters, and Beachfront Property are among the names that immediately come to mind. All of those groups had two-gender formats, and rarely do you find a jazz-oriented vocal outfit with an all-female lineup; Pastiche is such a rarity. Consisting of singers Jenny Meltzer, Sandy Cressman, and Becky West, the female trio brings a jazz foundation to this self-titled debut album. But having a jazz foundation doesn't necessarily mean being a jazz purist or a jazz snob, and Pastiche is an appropriate name for the Bay Area threesome because Meltzer, Cressman, and West obviously have a variety of influences -- not only jazz vocal outfits like Lambert, Hendricks & Ross and New York Voices, but also everything from soul and pop to Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Caribbean music. Stevie Wonder has influenced some of the writing, and so has the Manhattan Transfer.

Pathfinder Chorus

We are the Pathfinder Chorus, the Fremont, Nebraska Chapter in the Central States District of The Barbershop Harmony Society. Our name comes from a famous explorer of the western United States. 'John C. Fremont', for whom our community is named. The Pathfinder Chorus has entertained audiences throughout the Midwest and has competed in the Central States District Chorus Contest since the chorus was organized. Our chapter is made up of over 80 men from more than a 20,000 square-mile area surrounding the greater Fremont metropolitan area. Founded in 1972, the chapter has adopted an enthusiastic program that includes music education, participation in Society Competitions, youth outreach, and service to the community. In addition we perform at our annual show and various concert venues throughout the Midwest and share the pleasure of barbershop harmony while performing for our communities. We are happy to say that we are one of the top-ranked men's barbershop choruses in the world and the Premier Chorus in Nebraska.

PDX Vox

PDX Vox is a singing program for busy people who love pop music and want to improve their singing in a friendly, supportive environment. Join one of PDX Vox's a cappella singing groups!

Peace of Heart Choir

Pekin Civic Chorus

When Director Harry Langley organized the Pekin Orchestra and Choral Society in 1953, he had dreams of a successful adult music group with growing popularity. Little did he know that his group would emerge into a 90-member Pekin Civic Chorus, presenting a five-night sellout performance every other year, plus a Sunday matinee!

In December of 1953, the chorus gave its first performance with the Pekin Symphony Orchestra, when they presented "The Messiah", the famous Handel Oratorio. The group was known as the Pekin Orchestra & Choral Society. In 1954, the group again sang "The Messiah" in December and followed with two symphony concerts in January and February of 1955. Paul Wagner was the director of the 52-piece orchestra.

Pemigewasset Choral Society

On May 12, 1974 a group of 29 nervous singers gathered in the College Union Building at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. An audience of 35 family members was present, curious to hear the result of six months of rehearsals. An hour later, as the last of the selections concluded, the enthusiasm of the performers and audience was tangible. The Pemigewasset Choral Society had been launched.

Known affectionately as "Pemi" by its members, the chorus had its genesis at a meeting of arts enthusiasts held in Plymouth a year earlier, in the spring of 1973. Meeting to discuss ways to enhance arts offerings in the region, two young women -- Katherine Hillier and Vivian Norwood -- went on to create the Choral Society, while others organized Plymouth Friends of the Arts.

Peninsula Cantare

Peninsula Cantare is a community choir based in Palo Alto, California. Peninsula Cantare is dedicated to keeping alive the great choral masterpieces and exploring new music for the education and enjoyment of our audiences. Program repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century; from a cappella literature to major works with orchestra.

Peninsula Community Chorus

PMAA sponsors and supports musical groups that instruct individuals in vocal techniques, music appreciation, and offers musical education from diverse genres, eras, and cultures through performances at public, civic, and cultural events.

Peninsula Girls Chorus

The mission of the Peninsula Girls Chorus is to engage the hearts and minds of girls and young women from diverse backgrounds through a comprehensive experience in choral music. We strive to demonstrate our commitment to excellence through a rigorous music education and literacy program. These skills serve as the foundation for outstanding performances of the highest quality choral literature that reflects humankind. It is our vision that our choristers will live life more deeply through their involvement and participation in choral music.

Peninsula Harmony Chorus

Peninsula Harmony Chorus is a community a cappella (voice only) mixed (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) chorus centered in Los Altos, California. We've been singing together for over ten years. We were founded in 1999 by Paul Prochaska, as one of the Urban Harmony voices of the Contemporary A Cappella Association (CASA). We welcome singers of any age who enjoy singing and who agree with our mission of "Creating harmony through harmony," bringing the special power of music to people in all walks of life in our community. We believe that music brings great therapeutic value in life both for the singers and those who just listen. We also believe in inclusiveness. Everyone can sing!

Peninsula Musical Arts Association

We are the Peninsula Musical Arts Association, formed to support community-based musical groups on the mid-peninsula. Based in Foster City, California, our nonprofit corporation consists of volunteers from communities all over the Peninsula who participate in our two performing groups: "Foster City Community Chorus" and "Heart & Soul". In cooperation with the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department, we strive to bring to the community an appreciation of a broad range of musical literature. See Less

Peninsula Singers San Diego

Peninsula Singers performs music from classic choral works such as Handel's Messiah and Beethoven's Mass in C Major to Broadway shows like Lloyd-Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and Stephen Schwartz's smash-hit, Wicked. Our artistic team works hard to ensure that members are challenged and enjoy the music-making every bit as much as our ever-growing audiences.

Our members span all generations and all abilities. Professional singers mingle happily with hobbyists. We enjoy each other's company and each other's passion for making music together, as a team, as a chorus.

Peninsula Women's Chorus

The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) is a Palo Alto-based, 50-voice women's choir performing high-quality classical and contemporary music in the Bay Area and many parts of the world. Since its founding in 1966, the Peninsula Women's Chorus has been committed to excellence in the performance of diverse and challenging choral literature for women's voices, and is recognized as the premier vocal ensemble for women in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Peninsulaires

The Peninsulaires is dedicated to sharing the joy of barbershop harmony through community outreach as we demonstrate our artistry, improve our musical expertise, create a sense of pride in our members, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood with our fellow barbershoppers.

Penn-Ohio Singers

Penna-Fores

The Penna-Fores, including sisters Shirleyann and Betty, had competed internationally nine times before winning and continued to entertain audiences until their retirement in 1985, capping a 15-year career. Betty explained their philosophy after the 1980 contest: "We love singing and do everything we can to improve our skills, but as long as we are making progress musically, the fun we have is worth the work. We have used competition as a learning experience, never allowing placement in contest to destroy the enjoyment of singing together." Betty has stuck by that philosophy throughout her Sweet Adeline career, which includes two terms as international president of the organization (1991-93). As former director of Vienna-Falls Chorus in Virginia, Betty is another of the seven Sweet Adelines to win gold medals as both a quartet member and chorus director. Betty also directed the Houston Horizon Chorus for many years and is currently leading The Woodlands Show Chorus in The Woodlands, TX.

Pennsbury Community Chorus

The Pennsbury Community Chorus has entertained Bucks County audiences for almost 18 years, while providing a joyful music-performance experience for its members. The group typically comprises 75-100 area residents, including students of the Pennsbury School District, graduates, teachers, parents, staff and friends of the Pennsbury Community. It is open to men and women of all ages who love to sing. Performances include a variety of choral repertoire and literature, often with guest soloists and orchestras. Recent works have included the Requiems of Mozart , Faure, and Jenkins, Orff's Carmina Burana, Handel's Messiah, and Hughes' Dewi Sant, with performances for "Distinguished Concerts International New York" (DCINY) at the Lincoln Center and Carnegie

Pennsylvania Youth Chorale

n the mid 70's, Eileen Finley was asked to prepare a select group from her school chorus to participate in Neshaminy High School's annual musical production. The musical, "Hans Christian Anderson," included a significant role for a children's chorus. Throughout the production, the choir parents happily transported the children to rehearsals and performances, provided costumes, and purchased tickets. After the final performance, a student came to Ms. Finley and asked, "So, what do we do now?" With the impetus of that question and the encouragement of the choir parents, the PYC was born.

Eventually, the choir incorporated under the name "Children's Choir of Bucks County." Later, as the program grew to include more students from Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, the name officially changed to "The Pennsylvania Youth Chorale."

Founding Director Eileen Finley retired at the end of the choir's 40th year, in 2017. Current Artistic Director Kelly Wyszomierski looks forward to a long future working with this remarkable choral program.

Pensacola Children's Chorus

We are a non-profit, community based youth arts education program. Since our inception in 1990, the Pensacola Children's Chorus has been firmly committed to inspiring and transforming the lives of young people in Northwest Florida through music and performance.