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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.

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Recent press: "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]

"[Alexander] conducted with an incisive hand throughout, pacing with assurance and digging into [the work's] meat. The chorale sang magnificently, richly voiced, polished and secure..." [read more]

"The erudite, adventurous conductor John Alexander, who crushed Bach against Ligeti..., showed the composers to be, at least for the moment, soul mates.... The singers displayed admirable focus and concentration. They held and sustained the unresolved harmonic tension without drifting toward the comforts of home."— Peter Lefevre, Orange County Register [read more]

"...longtime artistic director John Alexander displayed the chorale’s stunning range, its command of colors and dynamics, its textual sensitivity, its vocal power and the potency of its quiet singing.... With the sterling and immaculate collaboration of the Pacific Symphony, the total performance was a model of stylishness." — Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times

 

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Highlights
  • 2009-2010 Season Announced!

    • Pacific Chorale's Choral Festival
      Presented by The Shanbrom Family Foundation
      Free concert! August 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale's Festival Chorus
      Frederick Swann, organ
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Cathedral Echoes
      November 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      Craig S. Williams, organ
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Christmas with the John Alexander Singers
      December 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
      St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Tis the Season!
      December 20, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
      December 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      Pacific Symphony
      Southern California Children's Concert Chorus
      Lori Loftus, organ
      John Alexander, conducting
    • A Romantic Affair: A Valentine's Concert for Lovers
      February 12 and 13, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
      Samueli Theater
      John Alexander Singers
      Robert Istad, conducting
    • Rachmaninov by Candlelight
      May 23, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      John Alexander, conducting

    Subscription renewals are in the mail! Call (714) 662-2345 for more information.

    View package details and pricing here.

    Single tickets go on sale Monday, August 10th.



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09-10 Young Composers Competition
09-10 Young Composers Competition
American composers under the age of 35 are encouraged to submit works for consideration in Pacific Chorale's second Young Composers Competition. Submission deadline is October 1, 2009. Read more about the competition process here!


Register now for Pacific Chorale's Festival Chorus!
Register now for Pacific Chorale's Festival Chorus!
On Sunday, August 23, 400 singers from the community will join members of Pacific Chorale, Artistic Director John Alexander and organist Frederick Swann in concert at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Singers are invited to register online here today!