History:

In December of 1948, the State College Choral Society was merely a gleam in the eyes of a 35-member Women's Club chorus. Since then, that gleam has developed into more than 50 years of beautiful music.

The Music Section of the Women’s Club invited men to join them for a performance of Bach’s B Minor Mass. Over the years, the chorus has presented an impressive number of full-length classical works. With more than 170 members, the Choral Society is the largest group to perform a classical repertoire in the region. The group seeks to offer singing opportunities and concert experiences to individuals throughout central Pennsylvania. Vocalists from as far away as Kersey and Lewistown gather in State College each Monday night to prepare for winter and spring performances in our community. From 1971 through 2004, the Choral Society sponsored a smaller group of Madrigal Singers who performed a delightful Madrigal dinner each December. This year, State College Choral Society invited a local women's group, Arietta, to come under its auspices to serve a smaller outreach group.