Mixed Community Chorus

Based in Pipersville, PA

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.

Founded - 1992.  

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