2026-2027 Season

Following our exciting masterworks and pops concerts in October, we are preparing for the Holiday season.  Our chamber group will perform Handel's Messiah with the Charleston Symphony at three beautiful churches on December 3, 4, and 6.  The full chorus will be featured throughout much of the Symphony's Holiday Pops concerts at the Gaillard on December 17, 18, and 19. Click below to get tickets and learn about all our concerts this season.  See you on stage!

Our next auditions will be in early January 2027.  Please see the details on our audition page. In January we will focus on Beethoven's Missa Solemnis to be performed with the Charleston Symphony on March 12 and 13.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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