ANNOUNCING!!!
The Wilmington Choral Society, proudly Wilmington’s oldest community choral ensemble since its founding in 1950, invites you to celebrate 75 years of song with us at The Wilson Center on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. For three-quarters of a century, our 90‑plus singers have enriched our community with awe-inspiring voices and meaningful repertoire—from sacred classics to holiday favorites and everything in between. This milestone concert is your chance to experience music that has shaped local culture across generations—seasonal joy, spiritual richness, and festive sparkle all in one unforgettable evening.
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Prepare for a musical journey through time and tradition, featuring beloved titles like Irving Berlin’s "Christmas", Baby It's Cold Outside, Bridge Over Troubled Water, the iconic Hallelujah Chorus, Ose Shalom, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more—mixing sacred and secular, nostalgic and fresh, with something to delight every listener. This will truly be the holiday event of the season, a perfect blend of warmth, grandeur, and community spirit. Whether you’re a longtime patron or new to our chorus, join us for a magical night of song and celebration—you don’t want to miss this milestone event! Tickets are available on The Wilson Center's website soon!
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Who We Are​
Founded in 1950, the Wilmington Choral Society (WCS), formerly known as The Wilmington Oratorio Society, has been providing our community with outstanding choral performances for many years. Demonstrating diversity in age, profession and geographic representation, the group typically presents two concerts annually, and is considered an integral part of Wilmington’s cultural community.
​Our Mission Statement
​The Wilmington Choral Society is dedicated to achieving the goals of engaging, educating and supporting the greater Cape Fear community, chorally through the gift of song.​​
Choral Donation
Help the chorale continue its mission to bring great choral music to the Wlmington community!