On Saturday, May 13, when we present the final concert of our season, the 100 voices of the Choral Society will resound in one of Pensacola's most beautiful historic venues, First United Methodist Church. Entitled Rejoice!, the program features nine sacred masterworks, including anthems, spirituals, and pieces for multiple choirs.

FUMC is Florida's oldest Methodist church, and its website notes that its history "...dates back to 1821, when a mission was established by the Mississippi Conference and the Reverend Alexander Talley was appointed as missionary...The mission began by holding meetings in the courthouse and the old theater..."  The first church was located on the corner of Intendencia and Tarragona Streets; the congregation later moved to Palafox and Garden. 

The cornerstone for the current sanctuary on Wright Street, in which we'll perform, was laid in 1908, and construction was completed in 1910. The expanded choir loft was dedicated in early 2002, and a new organ, built by Tom Helms, was dedicated in August of that year. "This organ consists of a four-manual and pedal ebony console, a solid white oak case plus 4,153 pipes all strategically voiced for Pensacola First United Methodist Church." and this majestic instrument will be played to spectacular effect during our concert by Hyunjoo Kim.

For more information about our upcoming performance and to buy tickets, visit Eventbrite.com. Note: You can enjoy a free preview of the concert with artistic director Peter Steenblik via Zoom on Sunday, May 7 at 7 pm. Follow this link to join the session.

Let Pieology Pizzeria make dinner on Friday, April 28 -- and support the Choral Society!  Order between 5 and 8 pm, mention us, and we'll receive 20% of the amount of your purchase. Dine in, carry out, or have your pizza delivered. The pizzeria is located in Cordova Mall. Check out the menu, which includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.