NSCS Current Season
Current Season
The North Shore Choral Society normally sings three concerts each season; one in the Fall (November or December), a second in late winter (February or March), and a third in the Spring (May or June). Our season brochure is published in August.
2012-2013
Our 77th Season 
The theme of this season is "A Lifetime of Singing" and it is a season of collaboration for us! We have three interesting concerts and a workshop planned. (Click here for information about our Lifetime of Singing Workshop.) Plus we will join the Evanston Symphony Orchestra for the popular holiday program, An Evanston Symphony Christmas on December 9, 2012.
Concert 1
"Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving"
Sunday November 18, 2012 at 4 pm
Vineyard Christian Church
2495 Howard Street, Evanston, IL
The North Shore Choral Society welcomes as special guests The Oakdale Christian Academy Concert Choir, Terrance J. Smith, Director.
The OCA Concert Choir hails from the South Side of Chicago and is known for its electric and committed performances. Their young and dynamic leader Terrance J. Smith will lead both the children and the combined choirs in spirituals, gospel and inspirational songs, new and traditional.
The North Shore Choral Society will also share music of praise and thanksgiving, including Randol Alan Bass’s Gloria featuring pianist Sharon Rich Peterson.
Join the North Shore Choral Society at the Vineyard Christian Church for an afternoon of uplifting and joyful singing.
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Concert 2
"A Lifetime of Singing"
Sunday March 3, 2013 at 3 pm
Regina Dominican High School
701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL
The North Shore Choral Society presents a concert that celebrates voices of all ages.
The Evanston Children's Choir,
Gary Geiger, Director
Founded in 2002, The ECC has earned a solid reputation for its emphasis on multiculturalism, inclusion and accessibility, positive energy, and musical excellence.
North Park University Chamber Singers
Julia Davids, Director
This small, select group of singers (both undergraduate and graduate students) chosen by audition, specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music.
Northwestern University professor and mezzo soprano Karen Brunssen will narrate and sing.
Each ensemble will perform signature repertoire highlighting their vocal colors and strengths. We will close the concert with a combined number for all of the participants and the audience, commissioned especially for this occasion from Evanston composer Dr. Anne Heider.
Come to Regina Dominican High School for this unique concert!
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Concert 3
"An Afternoon at the Opera"
Sunday June 2, 2013 at 3 pm
Glenview Community Church
1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL
Join Peter and Kathleen van de Graaff and the North Shore Choral Society at the Glenview Community Church for a thrilling performance of opera music! You'll hear some of the most beloved opera choruses and solos (click here for details!), accompanied by full orchestra.
The 2012 Donald Chen Young Artist Award winners will be highlighted.
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