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This year the Anchorage Concert Chorus celebrates its 63rd Season, continuing its 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 usually offers a three-concert series each year.
Our History
ACC’s existence in the Alaska community has been long and successful. Founded in 1946 by Lorene Harrison, the Chorus is a mainstay in Anchorage’s arts community. Read More
Affiliations
-Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Resident Company
-Chorus America, member in good standing
Community Service
-Special Community Events on request, such as World Special Olympics opening and closing ceremonies
-Annual Community “Messiah” sponsor
-Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
-Annual Anchorage Museum of History and Art holiday program
-Annual Archdiocese of Anchorage Midnight Mass
Community education & outreach
-Student Vocal Competition & Winner’s Recital for vocal lesson scholarships
-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, and Canada
-Fifth Place, Mixed Chorus Competition, Llanglollen International Musical Eisteddfod, 1996.
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