2008 Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale

Vision Statement
To achieve artistic excellence performing fine choral music in Eastern Iowa.

Mission Statement
To promote choral music appreciation and develop musicianship by performing a broad repertoire and providing youth and community outreach opportunities.

The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is an auditioned SATB chorus of up to 100 voices.  The Concert Chorale presents 3 to 5 concerts each season under the direction of Fred Kiser, performing all types of choral literature.  The Chorale, founded in 1959, also serves as the principal choral ensemble of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra.  Auditions are held in August.  Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, September through May, at the First Lutheran Church, Third Ave SE, in Cedar Rapids.  Membership dues and uniform performance attire are required.

The Cedar Rapids Choral Association and Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that encourages all community members to share their love of music, their gift of song and their musical talents with each other.   The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is made up of homemakers, teachers, doctors, receptionists, radio personalities, city employees, secretaries, real estate brokers, executives and many other professionals. The Concert Chorale is an auditioned volunteer organization that promotes community - we encourage helping others, working with the disadvantaged, encouraging youth to stand up for what is right, and promoting positive experiences. 

For more information and to schedule an audition or tickets, please call the Chorale Message Center, (319) 365-8221 or email us at crchorale@hotmail.com .

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The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale has its background in the Cedar Rapids Community Chorus and goes back well over 50 years.  In 1959, the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale was founded with a membership of 41 singers and an all volunteer staff.  In 1977, the Chorale received its formal 501c(3) non-profit tax status and a Board of Directors was formed to oversee the business operations of the Chorale.  The Concert Chorale and Chamber Choir feature classic concerts, collaborations with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and an outstanding variety of choral performances.

The vision of the Cedar Rapids Choral Association and Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, is to achieve artistic excellence performing fine choral music in Eastern Iowa. 2006 marked our 47th season of providing vocal music outreach opportunities for junior high and senior high youth, and adults both in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities. The youth who have rehearsed, practiced and performed with the Concert Chorale in the recent years, have enjoyed a wide range of musical opportunities. Singing with the Cedar Rapids Symphony has been a tremendous boost to the self esteem and the ability of their youth, to learn more advanced pieces of literature than would be available to most students through the school system.

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