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Chorus

Pearl Shangkuan, Chorus Director
Tymon VanKempen, Chorus President



The Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus was organized and founded in 1962.  Today, it is a volunteer organization of 125 members dedicated to achieving excellence in choral presentations. Under the direction of Dr. Pearl Shangkuan since 2004, the chorus has reached an admirable level of artistic choral performance. The chorus performs major works with the orchestra during the Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series and Fox Motors Pops Series concerts.

During the 2009/2010 season, the Chorus joins the orchestra for major choral works by Howard Shore as we sing behind the film Lord of the Rings in October; Moteverdi's Vespers in March and Verdi's Requiem in May, as well as holiday favorites during the Fifth Third Holiday Pops concerts in December.

The Chorus actively seeks new members who are experienced singers and have music reading ability. New singers may join the Chorus throughout the season by private audition which can  be arranged by calling the Symphony office at (616) 454-9451, Ext. 140.

The chorus rehearses Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:45 during the academic year.  We have been fortunate to use the chapel at Kuyper College as our rehearsal space.

If you enjoy singing and want to be part of an excellent musical ensemble, join us.  It's even more thrilling from the stage!

Grand Rapids Symphony Youth Choruses

Young people looking for a chance to sing with the Grand Rapids Symphony are encouraged to explore the Grand Rapids Symphony Youth Chorus.  The GRSYC is an affiliate organization of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.  Students grades 1 through High School have the opportunity for a symphonic choral experience and training in one of our three choruses.

Grand Rapids Community Gospel Chorus

This community chorus has been organized for the last ten seasons.  This season, the symphony and this chorus will perform Too Hot to Handel in February.  For more information on this chorus, please call 454-9451 x 140, leaving your name, address and your interest in the Community Gospel Chorus.