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01.24.12Tuesday Rehearsals Begin January 24th7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Choir Room Trinity Presbyterian Church5301 Old Canton Road Jackson, MS 39211Membership closes for each semester after the second rehearsal.Why waste money on psychotherapy when you canlisten to the B Minor Mass?Michael Torke
The Jackson Choral Society, one of the oldest non-profit arts organizations in Mississippi, has existed since 1960 in order to give dedicated singers the opportunity to study a myriad of choral works; to enrich the communitys cultural life by presenting artistic performances; and to enable both singer and listener to connect emotionally with outstanding music which transcends time and uplifts the spirit.Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.Berthold Auerbach
Join the Chorus!Under the skillful leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Nancy Osman Moore, Professor Emeritus of Music at Delta State University, the men and women of JCS welcome a wonderful mixture of non-professional and professional musicians, veteran singers, and college and advanced high school singers to its ranks. All interested singers are invited to visit the MEMBERSHIP page of this web site or call 601-927-9604 for more information on how to join the chorus.
ABOUT US

OUR ACCOMPANIST.

OUR BOARD.

OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.

Nancy Osman MooreNancy Osman Moore is Professor Emeritus of Music at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. As the school's Director of Choral Activities for seventeen years, Dr. Moore taught undergraduate and graduate choral methods, conducting, and choral literature, conducted three choirs, and supervised secondary choral music student teachers.Dr. Moore holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Southeast Missouri State University and earned the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Conducting from the University of Missouri-Conservatory of Music. Her mentor was world-renowned Dr. Eph Ehly. While in Kansas City, she had the privilege of accompanying such choral luminaries as Norman Luboff, Jester Hairston, Paul Salamunovich, and Weston Noble. Before moving to Mississippi, Dr. Moore was the Assistant Conductor of the Kansas City Civic Chorus for eight years, was part-time music director at two prominent churches and taught high school vocal music in Kansas and Missouri. An active member of the American Choral Directors Association, Dr. Moore has conducted reading sessions at Regional Conventions, has lectured at many ACDA assemblies, has directed her choirs at state conventions and is a Past President of Mississippi ACDA. Dr. Moore has served as a guest conductor and clinician throughout the United States and her choirs have performed widely in Europe, Mexico, New York, the South and the Midwest. Dr. Moore presented her paper entitled "Developing Choral Artistry" at the prestigious International Choral Symposium in Kansas City and considers that experience to be a career highlight.Dr. Moore is married to the Reverend John C. Moore, Senior Pastor of Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi. Nancy enjoys playing golf, entertaining and being Nanno to Julia, Sadie, and Cash.
Celia LymberisCelia Lymberis, Jackson Choral Society organist and pianist, studied keyboard and played for church services while growing up in Leakesville, Mississippi. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree with piano emphasis from the Mississippi University for Women and earned graduate-level credits at Delta State University.Celia is currently the organist and Chancel Choir accompanist at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon. Celia and her husband, Stephen, a business owner, live in Brandon. Celia loves to cook and collect cookbooks.
The ColemansHusband and wife team Andrea and Joey Coleman, 19-year members of the Jackson Choral Society, are Executive Director and President, respectivley of the chorus for the 2011-2012 performance seasons. Andrea is the Artistic Director and Founder of Cantabile Youth Chorale, a metro-area choir for girls in grades 3 through 12. Joey is the principal accompanist for Cantabile and is the music specialist at St. Anthony Catholic School in Madison. Andrea and Joey received Bachelor of Music Education degrees from Delta State University and Andrea earned the Master of Music Education degree with vocal emphasis from that same school. Both musicians have received Levels I through III Orff Certification and a Master Class Certificate with Jos Wytock and have completed Level I in Kodaly training. Andrea is the current President of the Mississippi Orff Chapter and Joey is on the board of that organization. Joey has taught general music in the elementary classroom for 21 years with particular expertise in teaching singing, recorder, folk dancing and barred instruments and Andrea has taught music classes at both the elementary and collegiate levels. The couple are frequent adjudicators and have been presenters at music conventions in Alabama, Colorado,Florida, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Mississippi. Joey is the accompanist for the Mississippi Music Educators Elementary Honor Choir each year and Andrea is on the board of MMEA as Editor of the state journal, is Past-President of the MMEA Elementary Division and is President of all divisions of MMEA. In 1999 Andrea was the recipient of the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award presented annually by MMEA. Board of DirectorsVice President April Palmer Secretary Deanna Simkins Treasurer Elizabeth Buyan Historian Mike McDonald Librarian Connie Machado Membership Martha Bryant NeilsonPublicity Susan Kuymendall At Large Patti Sullivan Lantz Kuykendall Dale Driver Linwood Driver Robert Sims l
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BECOME A MEMBER.

How May I Become Member of the Jackson Choral Society?Potential members may attend the first rehearsal held in preparation for any concert in a given season. During the first rehearsal, an individual will be able to determine if he/she is a good match with the chorus. No auditions are required. Please visit our home page for more information regarding our rehearsal schedule.All regular choir rehearsals will be held on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00p.m. in the choir room at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5301 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211.

BECOME A SPONSOR.

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER.

Partners in Tune is an on-going committee of non-singing spouses, adult children, and other friends of JCS members who are interested in offering their services to the organization.Please submit your name, e-mail address, and phone numbers on our contact page and list the areas you would like to help. Please give your connection to JCS in the e-mail.Volunteers may join committees at any time. At the beginning of each semester, a volunteer may change committees or ask to have his/her name removed from the list.
Sponsorship InformationDownload our Contribution FormThe Jackson Choral Society, one of the oldest non-profit arts groups in the state of Mississippi, has been in existence since 1960. The organization has been able to sustain its work in the community since that time because of the generosity of its donors.The Society's expenses include compensations for its Artistic Director, Executive Director, and accompanist as well as orchestra expenses, and publicity and mailing costs.Your tax-deductible contributions enable JCS to continue its long-standing tradition of adding depth to the cultural life of the Greater Jackson community by offering quality performances of great choral literature to area audiences. We are grateful for your support.
TESTIMONIALS

3. SPRING CONCERT

1. WEEKLY REHEARSALS

Every Tuesday7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Trinity Presbyterian ChurchChoir Room

The Passion WithinMay 3, 20127:30 p.m.Location: TBATicket Information Adults: $10.00Senior Citizens (over 60): $8.00Students: $8.00Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.Berthold Auerbach

2. FALL CONCERT

Music of Harvest and ThanksgivingOctober 27, 20117:30p.m.Crossgates Methodist Church23 Crossgates DriveBrandon, MSTicket InformationAdults: $10.00Senior Citizens (over 60): $8.00Students: $8.00
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OUR CONTACT INFO.

OUR ADDRESS.

TELEPHONE: 601-927-9604

E-MAIL: jacksonchoralsociety_gmail.com

BLOG: jacksonchoralsociety.blogspot.com

P.O Box 4211

Jackson, MS

PO Box 4211 • Jackson, MS 39296-4211 • jacksonchoralsociety_gmail.com • 601-927-9604Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.Berthold Auerbachexcellence in choral music since 1960BUSINESSCONSULTING. JCS Brochure.pdf