Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus

About the ECSC

Led by Music Director Dr. Daniel McDavitt, the ECSC is the only symphony chorus in Connecticut, and an integral part of ECSO’s mission to inspire, educate, and connect our communities. The 80 person auditioned group connects people in a unique and powerful way ranging from high school to octogenarians. When communities seek unity, whether in celebration or mourning, they always seem to turn to singing to draw people to one another.

ECSC is that this connection happens every week. We sing some of the most monumental and inspiring music ever written, from requiems, masses, symphonies, and beyond. But the most impactful part is how the music unites us an an ensemble, and then unites us with Toshi and the symphony musicians, and then finally, with the audience. 

Purchase Tickets for Handel’s Messiah!

How to Join!

Love to sing? Contact us using the button below to learn more about how to become a member, rehearsal schedule, events, and volunteer opportunities. We would love to hear you!

Auditions will be held on September 4th, 11th, and 18th beginning at 6:15pm at Harkness Chapel. Participants are expected to prepare a song of your own choice and bring an extra copy of their chosen song, as an accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights 7pm at Harkness Chapel in New London, CT starting on September 4th.

Upcoming performance opportunity includes singing with the ECSO on the Garde Stage in our next season. If you wish to learn more about the chorus or want to donate, please contact ECSC President Kathy Walburn at [email protected]

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2024-2025 Performances

7:30pm – Saturday, November 2, 2024

Fall concert at Harkness Chapel

7:30pm – Saturday, November 23, 2024

Altos and sopranos join the ECSO at the Garde Arts Center for Mahler’s Symphony No. 3

7:30pm – Saturday, December 21, 2024

Messiah at Harkness Chapel

7:00pm – Sunday, April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday Concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT

7:30pm – Saturday, April 26, 2025

ECSO Concert at the Garde Arts Center

Opera Choruses: Verdi Va pensiero, Puccini Humming Chorus, Verdi Anvil Chorus, Verdi Matadors Chorus, Verdi Triumphal MarchOkoye Inside Is What Remains, and Verdi Brindisi

May 25th, 2025 Carnegie Hall

ECSC Board of Directors

Kathy Walburn
President

Amy Holmberg
Vice President/Secretary

Jane Falivene
Treasurer

Ben Hayes
Bob Keltner
Jana Noyes
David Rinzler

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