New Choral Society: (Virtual) Messiah: The New Choral Society will present its traditional season opener, the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, Part I virtually this year. Hear the familiar and uplifting choruses and solos from the Messiah along with J.C. Bach’s Magnificat in C. As always, the program will conclude with the famous “Hallelujah Chorus.” This concert is always a festive way to begin the holiday season with family and friends.

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About the New Choral Society

The New Choral Society is a 42 voice chorus led by conductor and Artistic Director and chorus Founder. Dr. John T. King. They perform four concerts each year at the Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale. Their season always opens with its annual performance of The Messiah.

About Artistic Director John T. King

Dr. King founded The New Choral Society in 1994. He has performed and guest conducted for several American Guild of Organists workshops and choral festivals. He has been responsible for two choral commissions from Stephen Paulus, Mass for Chorus and Orchestra and You Shall Love for chorus and organ, having conducted their world premieres.

Dr. King has worked with renowned conductors Dennis Keene, Gregg Smith, Joseph Flummerfelt and Vance George, and conducted the Gregg Smith Singers and the Adirondack Chamber Orchestra. His CD recordings include Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Cantata No. 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Haydn’s Utrecht Te Deum, Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass, Brahms’ Requiem, Rossini’s Stabat Mater and the world premiere recording of Paulus’ Mass for Chorus and Orchestra. Equally accomplished as an organist, Dr. King has given concerts throughout the United States and Europe. His performances have been heard in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, St. John the Divine, New York City, and St. James’ Cathedral, Chicago.