Help Us PlanIn preparation for our 50th Anniversary season, it is fun to look back on five decades of bringing choral works to life. Please share memories or photos using the Contact Us link above.
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The first rehearsal for our 50th Anniversary Season will be Monday, August 21, at 7:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. New Singers are always welcome. Come join in the fun of bringing great choral music to life.
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About FDCS
Fort Dodge Choral Society is excited to celebrate its 50th Anniversary season. Organized in the spring of 1968 by individuals who were interested in providing an opportunity for the study and performance of challenging sacred and secular choral music compositions; and to participate in the rich cultural environment of the community; Fort Dodge Choral Society is one of the oldest community groups dedicated to the performance of fine choral literature in the state of Iowa.
FDCS frequently collaborates with area ensembles from several different genres. Regular contributors include Jive for Five and music faculty from Drake University. Additionally, the ensemble presents concerts in tandem with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony. Other area collaborations include work with Comedia Musica Players, The King Ringers handbell choir, and children's choirs from Fort Dodge's public and parochial schools. As part of its mission to promote musical excellence in the Fort Dodge area, the society has commissioned and debuted choral works from area composers. |
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Conductor Bruce Perry
Bruce Perry, Conductor, maintains an active musical schedule as a studio teacher, conductor, and performer. As a singer, Perry has performed in recital, opera and oratorio. He has a passion for Twentieth-Century art song.
He serves as worship and music coordinator for Grace Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge and is active in Iowa Choral Directors Association. As a teacher, Mr. Perry works with many of the area's finest singers; more than forty of his former students are currently pursuing careers in the musical world.
As a pianist, Perry has performed throughout the Midwest and in Brazil. In his spare time, he enjoys computers, deltiology, and collecting antiques. He is a native of Sac City, Iowa, where he now resides.
Mr. Perry holds degrees in piano and vocal performance from Luther College and the University of Iowa.
He serves as worship and music coordinator for Grace Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge and is active in Iowa Choral Directors Association. As a teacher, Mr. Perry works with many of the area's finest singers; more than forty of his former students are currently pursuing careers in the musical world.
As a pianist, Perry has performed throughout the Midwest and in Brazil. In his spare time, he enjoys computers, deltiology, and collecting antiques. He is a native of Sac City, Iowa, where he now resides.
Mr. Perry holds degrees in piano and vocal performance from Luther College and the University of Iowa.
