Photo by David Beckers

The Summer Singers of Atlanta was formed in 1990 as one of the initial projects of the William Baker Choral Foundation. The first chorus registered 95 singers, and interest has grown steadily over the years to a high of 175 registrants for the Summer Singers' 1999 performance of Mozart's Requiem. In its first eighteen seasons, the Summer Singers has performed a strong representation of choral/orchestral masterworks. Highlights have included Schubert's Mass in G, Mozart's Requiem, Coronation Mass and Solemn Vespers, Handel's Coronation Anthems, Robert Ray's Gospel Mass, Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem and Liebeslieder Waltzes, Thomson's Frostiana and The Testament of Freedom, Vivaldi's Gloria and a wide variety of sacred and secular music from all periods. During the 1996 year of Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Games, the Summer Singers performed a concert of international celebration that featured 12 different languages.

The Summer Singers concept has been so successful that it has been imitated in Atlanta and other cities across the nation. Yet, the Summer Singers of Atlanta remains America's original and perhaps best summer chorus.

Photo by David Beckers

For their nineteenth summer of singing, the 2008 Summer Singers of Atlanta will join with chamber orchestra to present Mozart’s beautifully crafted Mass in C minor, along with a variety of classical works and folks songs. The Summer Singers of Atlanta will be joined by professional chamber orchestra for the performances. Performances will be Sunday, August 10, and Monday, August 11. Rehearsals will be Monday evenings, 7:00-9:30, beginning June 2. All rehearsals and performances will be in the stunningly beautiful sanctuary of Peachtree Christian Church, Peachtree at Spring Streets in Midtown Atlanta.

Registration will open March 1, 2008.

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