McGRATHPR.com – Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), a premier, welcoming South Shore choral ensemble seeks new singers, from amateur to professional skill experience, particularly tenor and bass voices, to join its membership for its 2026-27 season. The ensemble is widely recognized for sharing the world’s great choral music as a means to bring people together.
PFC’s 2026-27 season features three concert cycles – winter, spring, and summer. Rehearsals are held weekly on Mondays from 7 to 9 pm at Faith Community Church, 29 Carver Road, Plymouth. New members are invited to join the winter concert cycle after attending an open rehearsal and completing a Vocal Placement Session (VPS). Open Rehearsals are held September 14 and 21, 7 to 9 pm; walk-ins are welcome. Vocal Placement Sessions are held on September 21 and 28, between 6 and 7 pm, by advance appointment scheduled during an open rehearsal. To confirm open rehearsal attendance before committing to membership, email Artistic Directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly at director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.
Membership information is available at rehearsal, at pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or by emailing membership@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus’s fall rehearsals prepare the ensemble for its winter concert, “Seven Joys of Christmas, Music to Celebrate the Season,” performing on Friday, December 5, 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 6, at 1 pm and 4 pm, at The Church of the Pilgrimage, 15 Town Square, Plymouth.
Celebrating its 27th anniversary this fall, PFC is dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate, enrich, and engage both its members and its audiences. In addition to its winter concert, PFC presents an annual “Messiah and Carol Sing” in late December, a larger choral work with orchestra and soloists in the spring, and a summer concert with repertoire drawn from Broadway and American traditions. Smaller volunteer groups serve the community by engaging in appearances at various local events.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus aspires to produce concert experiences that are accessible to all, showcasing its commitment to musical excellence. Comprised of approximately 90 singers from more than 20 local communities, PFC is dedicated to creating an environment where every member feels a valued part of its singing community.
For more information about membership, email director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. For information about this season’s rehearsal schedule, or to purchase concert tickets, visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
About Pilgrim Festival Chorus
Pilgrim Festival Chorus is a volunteer, nonprofit choral ensemble dedicated to presenting diverse choral works that educate, enrich, and engage both its members and its audiences. Pilgrim Festival Chorus is supported, in part, by grants from Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and its local cultural councils in Middleborough, Plymouth, and Scituate. PFC performances are produced in part by cooperation with See Plymouth and Plymouth County Commissioners. For more information, visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. Follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
