Pacific Chorale is internationally recognized for exceptional artistic expression, stimulating American-focused programming, and influential education programs. Under the inspired guidance of Artistic Director John Alexander, Pacific Chorale has infused an Old World art form with California’s hallmark innovation and cultural independence.

Interested in singing with us? Pacific Chorale will be holding singer auditions by appointment only beginning May 9th. Visit our Auditions page for details and registration info!

Recent press:
" John Alexander, artistic director of the Pacific Chorale, celebrates his 40th anniversary as head of the group. He's a local musical treasure. Under his guidance the Chorale has become a sumptuous, flexible and versatile ensemble, as at home in the classics of the repertoire as in demanding new music, which it regularly performs."
—Timothy Mangan, Orange County Register

"...those looking for spiritual transport could find it in the life-affirming beauty of John Alexander’s Pacific Chorale. They were glorious, managing tricky choruses... with breathtaking agility and poise." [read more]

"For many years now, the Pacific Chorale has been operating at peak form. The virtues one expects from choral performance – unity, clarity, balance – have been artfully drilled into place by the Chorale's leader John Alexander. Add to that stylistic flexibility and insightful programming. It's a remarkable ensemble, capable of doing so much." [read more]

"The Pacific Chorale is a terrific group. John Alexander, for 36 years its leader, has turned it into a luxury model – super polished, richly blended, smooth riding. One hardly notices the road when enveloped by its sound. The sound is just there, seemingly exactly as it should be." [read more]

• Hot off the Press

  Richard S. Ginell reviews Pacific Symphony's semi-staged production of La Bohème for the Los Angeles Times' "Culture Monster" arts blog:
  
  "And the Pacific Chorale's and Southern California Children's Chorus' singing was at such a high level that you almost didn't miss the color and clamor of a fully-staged Act II." [read more]

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  Timothy Mangan reviews Pacific Symphony's Celebrating Nowruz concert, in which Pacific Chorale performed Richard Danielpour's Toward a Season of Peace, for The Orange County Register:
  
  "The Pacific Chorale sounded polished, powerful and energized, as if it had already sung the work many times." [read more]

• 2011-2012 Season Concert Schedule

  

  
  SEASON CONCERTS
  
  

  • John Alexander's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert
    November 6, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Pacific Symphony
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Christmas with the John Alexander Singers
    December 3, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
    St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, Huntington Beach
    
    December 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
    John Alexander Singers
    John Dearman, guitar
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Tis the Season!
    December 18, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
    December 21, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Pacific Symphony
    Southern California Children's Concert Chorus
    John Alexander, conducting
  • American Voices
    March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
    Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton
    John Alexander Singers
    Barry Perkins, trumpet
    David Clemensen, piano
    John Alexander, conducting
  • Maiden and Martyr
    April 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
    Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano
    John Alexander Singers
    John Alexander, conducting
    
  • Cathedral Echoes: From Saint-Sulpice
    May 20, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
    Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Pacific Chorale
    Thierry Escaich, organ
    John Alexander, conducting
    

  Call (714) 662-2345 for more information.

  Visit our Guest Appearances for additional concert engagements with Pacific Symphony and more!

  
  

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