Taking center stage for its 77
th concert season, Saginaw Choral Society continues to entertain, educate and excite audiences with classical, contemporary and popular choral concerts.
Saginaw Choral Society originated in 1935 with a grant from the C.K. Eddy Family Fund and has progressively grown to a chorus of over 80 active members whose passion is choral performance. Now under the leadership of its newly engaged Artistic Director, Glen Thomas Rideout, the ensemble continues to maintain its position as one of Michigan’s most respected and accomplished choral organizations.
The award - winning chorus has welcomed a host of the world's greatest artists to its stage, including:
Dave Brubeck
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The Boys Choir of Harlem
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Rosemary Clooney
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Tony Bennett
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Andy Williams
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Mel Torme
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The Canadian Brass
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Doc Severinson
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Kathy Mattea
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William Warfield
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The Choral Society is proud to welcome world - class conductors as guest artists. Our 60th anniversary season featured nationally - renowned conductor
Dr. Robert Page for a monumental performance of Verdi's
Requiem. In our 70th season, the Saginaw Choral Society welcomed Midland Music Society Chorale and joined voices for thrilling performances of Carl Orff’s thrilling
Carmina Burana, led by the University of Michigan's
Dr. Jerry Blackstone. The late, Detroit - born conductor
Brazeal Dennard, among the nation's greatest pioneers of early African - American music, has also led the choral society in concert.
Saginaw Choral Society promotes choral education in schools through workshops, mentoring, and guest appearances onstage. We also annually award the $1,500 Joanne Robertson Memorial Scholarship to a graduating Saginaw County high school senior majoring in music at a college/university.