Community Chorus

Based in Pekin, IL

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.

Founded - 1953.  

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