2026-2027 Season

Auditions for the 2026-27 season are Tuesday evening, August 18.  Learn more at our audition page.  Weekly rehearsals begin August 25.  On Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10 we start our exciting season singing the Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams as part of the Charleston Symphony Masterworks concert.  A few weeks later we join the symphony again singing several spooky songs as part of the Pops concert-The Witching Hour on Thursday October 29. Click here to get tickets and learn about all our concerts this season. See you on stage!

Our Mission

The mission of the Charleston Symphony Chorus is to promote enjoyment and appreciation of choral music in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
We do this through performance of a diverse choral repertoire, presented in concerts of the highest standard of musical excellence, and programs that seek to nurture and educate future singers and audiences alike.

Annual Events

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Masterworks with the CSO

The Masterworks series feature great classical and orchestral pieces from popular composers from around the world.

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Holy City Messiah

Every December, at three different area churches, the CSO Chamber Choir performs along with the CSO and four guest soloists Handel’s most popular and glorious oratorio, “Messiah”.

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Holiday Pops

Festive fun for the whole family! This large-scale seasonal celebration features a variety of holiday-inspired music, beloved holiday pop classics and many more sing-along favorites.

Meet the Director

Nicholas Quardokus

Nicholas Quardokus is the Artistic Director of the Charleston Symphony Chorus. Nicholas is also the Canon Organist and Director of Music at Grace Church Cathedral.