CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL
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Mission Statement
We create transcendent musical experiences for all people in a space of beauty and community connection.
About This Cause
The Cathedral Choral Society was founded in 1941 at the beginning of US involvement in World War II. Founding Music Director, Paul Callaway, championed the idea of a large symphonic chorus that would welcome the community to come together and sing in the Cathedral. He believed that the Cathedral Choral Society would provide a source of comfort and joy during a time of uncertainty and loss. The Cathedral Choral Society is the symphonic chorus in residence at Washington National Cathedral. The 130-voice chorus is the oldest symphonic choral group in Washington, D.C.. From 1985 to 2016, Dr. J. Reilly Lewis served as Music Director. In November 2017, Steven Fox was announced as the third Music Director in the history of the organization, and he began his conducting duties in the 2018.19 season. Now in its 78th year, the Cathedral Choral Society has presented numerous world premieres, many of them commissioned by the Chorus and has maintained a tradition of showcasing young soloists and internationally known artists. In addition to its concert series at the Cathedral, the chorus performs across the region and on nationwide radio and television. The Cathedral Choral Society’s discography features ten recordings made at Washington National Cathedral. The Chorus is dedicated to creating choral singing opportunities and generating a life-long enthusiasm for choral singing. Its community engagement initiatives include pre-concert lectures, an annual high-school choir festival, and in-school workshops.