About Us
ACC Mission: To serve Anchorage and surrounding communities by fostering excellence in choral music through world-class vocal performance, community events, and music education. Staff Grant Cochran, Artistic Director Professional Background Sandy Adams, Executive Director Anchorage Concert Chorus P.O. Box 100364 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0364 (907) 274-7464 concertchorus@gci.net Board of Directors 2011-2012 Season Susan Luetters, President, Melissa Schmidt, President-Elect, Rebecca Maxey, Treasurer, Kacy Hillman, Corresponding Secretary, Sharon Page, Recording Secretary, Shaun Baines, Immediate Past-President, Members-at-large: Marty Bauman, Brian Blessington, Darbi Daley, Myles Gobeille, Lou Ann Hennig, Paul McGee, Lana Ramos, Bill Wessels, Teena Woscek Community Board Member: Pat Smith A Sample of the 2008-09 SeasonHymn For America from "An American Journey October" 2010 | 
Lorene Harrison, ACC Founder, at her 100th birthday party. She was joined by the Chorus and 2,000 of her closest friends.
This year the Anchorage Concert Chorus continues its long tradition of choral excellence in Anchorage and surrounding communities.
Embracing a wide spectrum of choral music, ranging from classical choral masterworks to contemporary popular pieces, the 160-member Chorus offers a three-concert series annually. Our History ACC’s existence in the Alaska community has been long and successful. Founded in 1947 by Lorene Harrison, the Chorus is a mainstay in Anchorage’s arts community. Affiliations -Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Resident Company -Chorus America, member in good standing Community Service -Special Community Events on request, such as Heroes Welcome, 50th Anniversary of Statehood celebrations -Annual Community “Messiah” sponsor -Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony -Annual Anchorage Museum of History and Art holiday program Community education & outreach -Student Vocal Competition & Winner’s Recital for vocal lesson scholarships -High School and College Student mentorship scholarships -Free ticket give-away programs for disadvantaged youth and adults Accomplishments -Year 2000 recipient of the Eleanor Sullivan Humanitarian Award, presented by Soroptimist International of Anchorage -Year 2000 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Arts Organization -Tours to Czech Republic, Russa, Australia, New Zealand, Central and Eastern Europe, Scotland, England, Wales, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. -Fifth Place, Mixed Chorus Competition, Llanglollen International Musical Eisteddfod, 1996. |
