66th Season · Founded 1961

Sixty-six years of voices raised together.

Manchester Choral Society is a community chorus for singers of every background, led by Music Director Dan Perkins.

Getting Started

Two ways to find your voice this season

New singers

Auditions are held individually with Music Director Dan Perkins — a brief, friendly conversation about your voice, plus a short excerpt from this semester's music.

Returning singers

Returning members complete a brief vocal screening September 7–8, 2026, ahead of the season's first rehearsal — everyone sings a short excerpt from this semester's music.

Not sure yet?

Come to Open Sing on September 14 — no audition, no commitment, just an evening of singing together.

In Their Words

Why our members stay

"From the day I joined MCS, I have felt as if I had found my place. I don't hide my voice anymore." — Christina Pare, Soprano

"My "philosophy of life" in retirement is that "life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away" (Maya Angelou). Singing with MCS consistently guarantees several such moments every year." — Dan Wells, Baritone

"Rehearsals are the best two hours of my week." — MCS Member

Baritone/Bass — The Foundation

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