Who We Are
The Charleston Symphony Chorus is a dedicated group of auditioned, volunteer singers drawn from the greater Charleston (SC) area. We are an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
The Chorus was founded in 1978 by Miss Emily Remington – originally as the Charleston Singers Guild. Miss Emily led the chorus for nearly 20 years and then after a few interim directors, Dr. Robert Taylor led the chorus for 25 years from 1999 until his retirement in 2024. The chorus is now under the baton of Nicholas Quardokus.
As an affiliate of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the Chorus has provided the choral component for choral masterworks concerts for the City of Charleston for almost 50 years.
Our Director
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.
CSO Chamber Choir
The CSO Chamber Singers provides a smaller ensemble to perform works in the chamber repertoire, including annual performances of Handel’s Messiah.