Pacific Chorale is internationally recognized for exceptional artistic expression, stimulating American-focused programming, and influential education programs. Under the inspired guidance of Artistic Director John Alexander, Pacific Chorale has infused an Old World art form with California’s hallmark innovation and cultural independence.

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Recent press:
" John Alexander, artistic director of the Pacific Chorale, celebrates his 40th anniversary as head of the group. He's a local musical treasure. Under his guidance the Chorale has become a sumptuous, flexible and versatile ensemble, as at home in the classics of the repertoire as in demanding new music, which it regularly performs."
—Timothy Mangan, Orange County Register

"...those looking for spiritual transport could find it in the life-affirming beauty of John Alexander’s Pacific Chorale. They were glorious, managing tricky choruses... with breathtaking agility and poise." [read more]

"For many years now, the Pacific Chorale has been operating at peak form. The virtues one expects from choral performance – unity, clarity, balance – have been artfully drilled into place by the Chorale's leader John Alexander. Add to that stylistic flexibility and insightful programming. It's a remarkable ensemble, capable of doing so much." [read more]

"The Pacific Chorale is a terrific group. John Alexander, for 36 years its leader, has turned it into a luxury model – super polished, richly blended, smooth riding. One hardly notices the road when enveloped by its sound. The sound is just there, seemingly exactly as it should be." [read more]

• Hot off the Press
  
  Blogger Lesley Carter reviews Tis the Season!:
  
  "I never imagined I would re-experience that magnificent beauty and awe that I witnessed as a child; after all, everything seems more magical and over-whelming through the eyes of a child. Last night, an over-flow of powerful emotions was erected inside of me as I entered the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and took part in the Pacific Chorale’s Christmas concert..." [read more]
  
  

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  The Daily Pilot's Bradley Zint shares his own experience of the concert:
  
  "One thing I find so wonderful about the Pacific Chorale is that it's made up of our county's neighbors and our friends, maybe even our family. On select nights these varied folks, most of them volunteers, sing gloriously without the help of today's omnipresent Auto-Tune."
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  Timothy Mangan reviews John Alexander's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert for The Orange County Register:
  
  "The Pacific Chorale gave a demonstration of what 40 years sounds like, Sunday evening in Segerstrom Concert Hall, and it was, in a word, terrific. ..." [read more]
  
  
• 2011-2012 Season Concert Schedule

  

  Flex Series concert subscription packages are still available. Call (714) 662-2345 for details and pricing.
  

  
  SEASON CONCERTS
  
  

  • John Alexander's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert
    November 6, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Pacific Symphony
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Christmas with the John Alexander Singers
    December 3, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
    St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, Huntington Beach
    
    December 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
    John Alexander Singers
    John Dearman, guitar
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Tis the Season!
    December 18, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    December 21, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Pacific Symphony
    Southern California Children's Concert Chorus
    John Alexander, conducting
  • American Voices
    March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
    Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton
    John Alexander Singers
    Barry Perkins, trumpet
    David Clemensen, piano
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Maiden and Martyr
    April 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
    Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano
    John Alexander Singers
    John Alexander, conducting
    
  • Cathedral Echoes: From Saint-Sulpice
    May 20, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Thierry Escaich, organ
    John Alexander, conducting
    

  Call (714) 662-2345 for more information.

  Visit our Guest Appearances for additional concert engagements with Pacific Symphony and more!

  
  

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