There’s a particular kind of electricity you experience when hearing a choir sing live—dozens of individual voices becoming one instrument. The room itself breathes with sound. That is the gift Pacific Chorale brings to our community, and I can’t wait to share our remarkable season with you.

In 2026–27, we celebrate the full spectrum of choral expression: candlelit serenity and restorative stillness, festive joy that lifts you right out of your seat, and breathtaking masterworks that remind us why this art form has endured for centuries. This is music that can be intimate and spiritual one moment, then dramatic, theatrical, and full-bodied the next. It’s music you don’t just hear but feel in your soul.

And what makes it all possible is our extraordinary ensemble: spectacular singers, a fearless artistic spirit, and a standard of excellence that continues to be recognized far beyond Orange County. This season, that artistry shines not only in our own performances, but across a full calendar of guest appearances—including a tour performance in Northern California. It’s a testament to the quality of Pacific Chorale, and to the passion and dedication each singer brings to every rehearsal and every concert.

Whether you come to be moved by sacred quiet, ignited by a blaze of song, or swept up in massive, sparkling sound, there is a concert here for you. I hope you’ll be in the room with us, because a live concert is more than music—it’s community. It’s a shared breath, a shared silence, and that unmistakable feeling of collective transcendence. To our listeners, supporters, and singers: thank you. Your presence, your generosity, and your belief in what we do launch our ensemble to new heights. Get ready for an astonishing year of choral music in a season you won’t want to miss.
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With Love,

Robert Istad
Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons Artistic Director