500 Years of Choral Tradition - October 28, 29, 2017

2017 marks not only the 50th Anniversary for FDCS, but the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and resultant Counter Reformation.  Both movements had a profound impact on the development of sacred choral music.  FDCS kicks off the season on the weekend of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The program includes some of the greatest church music from five centuries. 

​Saturday, October 28, 2017 -- 7:30 PM at First UCC Church, Webster City
Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 3:00 PM at St, Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge               

Christmas Past - December 17, 2017

Choral Society’s inaugural concert featured Francis Poulenc’s stunning Gloria, and Daniel Pinkham’s festive Christmas Cantata.  Jive for Five Brass Quintet will join FDCS to present the original concert program, coupled with other works for brass and choir. 

December 17, 2017 - 3:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, Fort Dodge

A Great Present: Carmina Burana - February 25, 2018

Carl Orff’s thrilling Carmina Burana¸ performed with guest soloists, two pianos, and percussion, will create a sonic spectacular.  The famous opening movement has been featured as an Olympic theme and in countless commercials.  The performance promises to be a great present to everyone in the audience


Sunday, February 25 , 2018 - 3:00 PM at Grace Lutheran church

Music of the Future - April 22, 2018
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The world premiere of a commissioned work by Daniel Kallman, Rene Clausen’s A New Creation, chamber orchestra, guest soloists, and a gala reception culminate the 50th Anniversary Season and the beginning of the next 50 years of bringing great choral works to life. 

 
April 22, 2018 -  3:00 PM