A Musical Tapestry: Laurens County Chorale Marks 50 Years Since Its 1975 Debut Performance
November 9, 2025
The 2025–2026 season marks the 51st season for the Laurens County Chorale, which was founded in 1975. This year’s performances will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chorale’s very first concert, presented on December 15, 1975. For more than five decades, the ensemble has shared the beauty of choral music with Laurens County and has become a lasting part of the community’s cultural fabric.
In recognition of that inaugural concert, the Chorale will revisit selections performed during its debut season. Audiences will enjoy excerpts from G.F. Handel’s “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” from The Messiah and “Praise the Lord,” along with additional classical works by Thomas Luis de Victoria, J.S. Bach, Gustav Holst, and Clarence Dickinson.
The celebration also features a collection of cherished holiday favorites, including “White Christmas” and other well-loved seasonal pieces. The program offers a joyful start to the holiday season and invites the community to come together in the spirit of Christmas.
Two performances are scheduled:
• Friday, November 21 at 7:30 PM – First Presbyterian Church, Laurens
• Sunday, November 23 at 4:00 PM – Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clinton
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any Chorale member or at the door.
The Laurens County Chorale is under the leadership of Artistic Director Kipper Ackerman with Collaborative Pianist Andrew Sheffield.
