• Mission statement: To enrich the lives of our singers, audiences, and communities and to sustain the tradition of the choral arts by presenting superior performances of sacred and secular music.
  • "We are blessed to have a director and an accompanist who are not only extremely talented at what they do, but also engender a love of fine music and instill that desire and dedication to giving our very best in each one of us."
    Betty Cunningham, alto
  • "The opportunity to be a part of this enthusiastic group of singers is a real joy! It has been said that "music washes away from the soul the dust of every-day life." If this is so, then making music with the chorale under the direction of Michael Main provides the polish and the shine."
    Ellen Adams, soprano
  • "An amateur singer my entire life, I have sung with various groups all over the U.S... I carefully researched several area choruses until I found just the "right" choral fit for me - the ACW. It is a tremendous JOY to be singing again with such a wonderful group, a superb director, and most capable accompanist. Hooray!"
    Barb Savidge, tenor

Testimonials

"The Arts Chorale of Winchester is a musical experience worthy of notice by all who love music in Winchester and beyond."
-Owen W. Lowe

"What a joyful time I'm having! Inspiring music, wonderful friendships, and a top-notch director and accompanist."
-Carole Pumphrey

"I have participated in church choirs all of my life with no formal training. Michael has taken my enjoyment and personal enrichment of music to new levels. He teaches us skills that carry over from season to season. It's hard work, but the results are a new high for me."
-Dave Thalman, baritone

The Arts Chorale of Winchester

performing, preserving and promoting the choral arts in Winchester and beyond~

2017/2018 Concert Season

A Candlelight Christmas

featuring favorite carol settings by Rutter, Willcocks, Howells and others
Friday, December 1st @8pm
Saturday, December 2nd @8pm

Sure On This Shining Night

choral settings by Samuel Barber and Morten Lauridsen, along with other works, including
Gabriel Faureʼs “Requiem”commemorating the end of two major wars:
World War 1 (100 years), Korean War (65 years)

Saturday, April 21st @8pm
Sunday, April 22nd @3pm

All performances this season will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
26 West Boscawen St.
Winchester, Virginia

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