Who We Are
The Quincy Choral Society is based in historic Quincy, Massachusetts. Founded in 1981, QCS has performed in the Boston area as well as at Carnegie Hall in NYC and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. QCS has traveled and performed internationally in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, and Wales, with performances in Chartres Cathedral, All Hallows by the Tower (London), at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, in St. Mark’s Cathedral (Venice) and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.
QCS is now singing under the direction of Sarah Labrie. Prior to Ms. Labrie QCS was directed by Joshua Rohde from 2016-2020. Previous to Maestro Rohde, for 28 years, QCS grew under the direction of John Nichols and accompanist Gingy Grimes, growing to over 90 members. Singers are from all walks of life: business people, doctors, lawyers, teachers, homemakers, students, and retirees. Members live between Boston and Cape Cod and share the common love of singing together.
Our Next Concert
George Frederic Handel’s Messiah
Sunday December 15, 2024 at 4:00PM
Wollaston Church of the Nazarene
37 E. Elm Street, Quincy, MA 02170
Tickets $20
Available at the door or in advance
2024- 2025 Season Announcement
Messiah
December 2024
We celebrate a long-time tradition of singing with our friends at Eastern Nazarene College with an uplifting performance of Handel’s most beloved oratorio. A cherished tradition in many countries, Messiah tells the story of Christ’s birth, passion, resurrection, through sublime choruses, stirring arias, and majestic orchestration.
Foods, Glorious Food!
March 2025
The Annual Pops concert will be all about FOOD! Musical selections from a variety of genres, and will make for some great auction baskets. Help us with donations to our local food bank, and help our neighbors in celebration of Quincy 400. Also, bid high and bid often for QCS’ annual, epic silent auction!
I Hear America Singing
May 2025
The culminating concert of our 2024-2025 season will be a program of entirely American choral composers representative of the rich and diverse tapestry of people within our city and across America. Everything from staples of the American choral repertoire to newly composed works by living composers.
Featuring a new commission by Melissa Dunphy!
