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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.

Interested in singing with us? Visit our Auditions page for details about our audition process and registration info!

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Recent press:
"[Alexander] led this concert with great warmth and deep musical understanding, never pushing things too far and seeming to breathe with the music. A listener could tell that he loved every one of these pieces. That the Pacific Chorale sang so sumptuously and pointedly was a delight in itself. It seemed efortless."
—Timothy Mangan, Orange County Register
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"...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]

"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]


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Highlights
  • 2013-2014 Season Concert Schedule



    Download a subscription order form, call us at (714) 662-2345, or order online to reserve your seats for our upcoming season.

    SEASON CONCERTS

    • Verdi Requiem
      November 3, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

      Pacific Chorale
      Pacific Symphony
      Amber Wagner, soprano
      Nancy Maultsby, mezzo-soprano
      James Valenti, tenor
      Eric Halfvarson, bass
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Christmas with the John Alexander Singers
      December 8, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
      St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach

      John Alexander Singers
      Robert Istad, conducting
    • Tis the Season!
      December 22, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
      December 23, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

      Pacific Chorale
      Pacific Symphony
      Southern California Children's Concert Chorus
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Cathedral Echoes
      April 5, 2014 at 8 p.m.
      Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

      Pacific Chorale
      Timothy Landauer, cello
      John Alexander, conducting
    • The Radio Hour
      May 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

      Pacific Chorale
      John Alexander Singers
      James R. Taulli, stage director
      John Alexander, conducting

    Call (714) 662-2345 for more information.

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



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Choral Festival
Choral Festival
Singer registration for Pacific Chorale's annual Choral Festival is now open! Click here to register as a member of Pacific Chorale's Festival Chorus today.


Michael Daugherty CD now available
Michael Daugherty CD now available
Pacific Symphony's recording of Mount Rushmore by Michael Daugherty, featuring Pacific Chorale, with Carl St.Clair conducting, is now available through Amazon.com and iTunes!


Choral Camp
Choral Camp
Registration for Pacific Chorale's Choral Camp, a new summer choral music intensive for high school students in partnership with CSU Fullerton, is now open! 2013 Camp dates are August 5-9.