Chorus
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC), a subsidiary
of Eastern Connecticut Symphony, Inc., is comprised of approximately 80
auditioned singers, who range in age from high school students to
octogenarians. Under the direction of
Chorus Director Wendy Moy, the volunteer ensemble presents classical works by
Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Mendelssohn and many other major composers, as well
as works by contemporary composers such as John Rutter and Morten
Lauridsen.
The ECSC will be performing three concerts this coming
season. All choral rehearsals are
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, September through April. Visit and like our Facebook page for up-to-date chorus activities and
performances.
ECSC Tennis Tournament at Mitchell College
July 27 and 28
A tennis tournament benefiting the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus will take place on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. All ages and skill levels welcome. Click here for more information and entry forms.
Auditions
Come sing with an orchestra!
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC) is currently seeking
singers for the 2019/2020 season.
Experience the thrill of performing music by George Frideric Handel,
English composer William Walton and New London composer Charles Frink with the
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Toshiyuki
Shimada.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, and
January 8, 2020 at Harkness Chapel on the campus of Connecticut College. Auditions are by appointment only and will
begin at 7:00 pm.
Participants are expected to prepare two songs of symphonic,
hymns or church music; those auditioning will also be asked to vocalize and
sight read. Applicants should bring the
piano accompaniment scores of their chosen songs to the audition, as an
accompanist will be provided. To reserve
your audition appointment, please contact ECSC President Kathy Walburn at ecscpresident@gmail.com.
2019 Concert
The chorus unites with the ECSO to perform Queen/Vrtacnik’s
Bohemian Rhapsody and Charles Frink’s John Henry on SATURDAY, November 23, 2019
at 7:30pm at the Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut.
Join the Eastern CT Symphony Chorus and members of the ECSO
at 7:30 pm on SATURDAY, December 7, 2019 in Harkness Chapel on the campus of
Connecticut College for a stunning performance of G.F. Handel's Messiah with
selections from Part One, Two and Three.
Tickets will be available through eventbrite.com.
2020 Concert
The orchestra and chorus combine for the final ECSO concert
of season at 7:30 pm on SATURDAY, April 25, 2020 at the Garde Arts Center to
perform William Walton's Belshazzar’s Feast with guest singers from Connecticut
College and the Mystic River Chorale.
Contact the ECSO office at 860.443.2876 for the Garde Arts
Center concerts and ticket information.
Please remember to tell them that you heard about it here! You can also order tickets to concerts held
with the ECSO by visiting gardearts.org .
Thank you for your patronage!
You Make a Difference
The ECSC counts on the support of ticket holders and
donors. If you wish to
learn more about the chorus or
want to
make a don
ation
, please contact ECSC President Kathy Walburn at
ecscpresident@gmail.com
.