The Granite State Choral Society is a non-auditioned community chorus dedicated to presenting quality choral performances, ranging in styles from classical to secular, and to promoting the appreciation of the choral arts. The members come from all walks of life and range from experienced singers to novices just discovering the joys of choral singing. Rehearsals for our spring concert session will begin on Sunday, January 27, 2013. We rehearse Sunday afternoons from 4:00-6:30 at First Church Congregational in Rochester. Open registrations begin at 3:15 pm on Sunday, January 27th and end on Sunday, February 10th. Our spring concerts are scheduled for May 4 and May 5, 2013. For more information about joining the chorus call 207-457-1576 or see How to Join

You may download the Registration form and bring completed form to the first rehearsal, Open House, or mail to: GSCS, PO Box 1431, Rochester, NH 03866-1431

Download the Spring 2013 Registration form (PDF)
Download the Spring 2013 Registration form (DOC)

GSCS will begin work on its Spring 2013 concert, ¡CANTA! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, this concert will include choral music with a nod to the Spanish language. While many of the selections will be sung in Spanish there will be material in the English language including music from Broadway with a Hispanic background.

The centerpiece of the program is a work entitled Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez which was composed in 1963 and is a mass setting with both popular and liturgical styles from Argentina. It is a rhythmic and exciting piece that will have you tapping your toes in many of the sections. In contrasting areas, the music is hauntingly beautiful and soulful.

We are very interested in presenting this information to any and all persons who are native or non-native Spanish speakers who have ties to the Hispanic community in the area to invite them to come sing with us. This is an opportunity to learn about Latin American culture as well as being able to practice the language for those that are looking for practical applications.

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