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"...a great sound...absolutely thrilling to hear..."—Bar Harbor Times
Spring Concert—May 12-13
The chorus rehearses on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ellsworth (121 Bucksport Rd.) Newcomers are welcome, and no auditions are required. If you are interested in joining, you may contact Dr. Jamie Hagedorn (ph. 207-610-0600). See the Guidelines for Members for information about policies and fees.
The Study Guide for Choristers has information about the repertoire for the May program, including the program notes.
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The Acadia Choral Society is a community chorus of sixty to seventy members who come from far and wide—from Brewer to MDI to Bucksport, Franklin, and Thorndike. They are devoted music-lovers from all walks of life. The chorus performs at St. Saviour's Church in Bar Harbor on the first weekend in December and Mother's Day weekend in May.
The Acadia Choral Society began in Ellsworth in 1957 under the direction of Madame Tsuin Hwa Hsu. The chorus, which grew to about fifty members, rehearsed at Madame Hsu's studio and at the office of her husband, Dr. Theodore Hsu, both on High Street. They performed through the late 1960's throughout Hancock, Washington, and Penobscot Counties, including concerts with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and with renowned guest conductors such as Erich Kunzel and Pierre Monteux.
After a hiatus of several years, the Acadia Choral Society was re-established by George Emlen in 1978. From 1984 to 2007, the chorus was directed by Shirley Smith. Dr. Jamie Hagedorn is the current music director, assisted by pianist/organist Julia Morris-Myers.
(Many thanks to Malen Hsu of Ellsworth, who has shared with us a wealth of information, programs, and press clippings about the Acadia Choral Society's early years under her mother's direction.)
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Acadia Choral Society is committed to creating a professional-level musical experience that not only entertains but also inspires and challenges our audiences and members. We sing music of diverse periods and styles with attention to beautiful choral sound, appropriate performance practice, musical expression, and textual understanding. We strive to be recognized as an asset to the cultural life of our community and our state.
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