Ames Choral Society

Name: Ames Choral Society
Address: P. O. Box 61, Ames, IA, 50010, US
Telephone: +5155097093
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The Ames Choral Society encourages participation in fine choral music since our founding in 1964.

Singers from the Ames area unite to sing diverse, high quality choral literature, to build community, and to give and receive joy through singing. The Ames Choral Society encourages participation in fine choral music. Since 1964 men and women from Ames and the surrounding area have been creating a community of spirit and joy, singing diverse, high quality secular and sacred choral literature: folk

songs, spirituals, musical theater selections, and larger works. In recent years, we have performed Haydn's The Seasons, Handel's Messiah, When Icicles Hang by John Rutter, Vivaldi's Magnificat, Cantata 140 (Wachet auf) by Bach, Hanukkah songs, and music by Iowans and/or about Iowa.

12/12/2024

It's not too late!! We invite you to join us for our winter concert "We Wish You the Merriest!" this Sunday, December 15, at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. If you can't join us in person, we offer livestreaming and you can attend from anywhere you have an internet connection! We look forward to having you as part of our audience!

We Wish You the Merriest!
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3 p.m.
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
209 Colorado Avenue, Ames, Iowa

Purchase in-person tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/283b706b-efb7-4065-8fe5-a937f3568c03

Purchase live-stream (per household):
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a71b1d0a-62c3-41cd-aafa-20bf60d40e3d

Fellow ACS members, what's your favorite song? Please post as a reply! Mine is John Rutter's "Christmas Lullaby", it is so peaceful.

11/04/2024

Ames Choral Society invites you to enjoy the merriest of holiday seasons by attending our winter concert. Featuring music spanning 500 years, the concert celebrates the heritage and longevity of choral music. Old English "Now may we singen," hymn "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree," and Christmas favorite "Carol of the Drum" celebrate the past, while jazzy "Merry Christmas" arranged by Ryan O'Connell, "We Wish You the Merriest!" by Les Brown, and John Rutter's "Christmas Lullaby" are newer additions to our festive library. There will be a sing along of favorite holiday tunes and a reception following the concert.

Tickets are $15 for adults, with children 12 under free. These can be purchased from ACS members, at the door, or online at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/283b706b-efb7-4065-8fe5-a937f3568c03

Can't make it in person? We will be livestreaming the concert as well! Use this link to purchase: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a71b1d0a-62c3-41cd-aafa-20bf60d40e3d

08/10/2024

The Ames Choral Society encourages participation in fine choral music since our founding in 1964. Singers from the Ames area unite to sing diverse, high quality choral literature, to build community, and to give and receive joy through singing.

05/13/2024

Come join us! Invite your friends! ACS members--share!

04/26/2024

Our concert is just 2 days away! Join us for "Musical Memories" at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado.

We will be celebrating our wonderful pianist, Barbara Evenson, as she accompanies us for the final time. Barb has been playing for us, and keeping us in line, since the Fall of 1995! Please join us for a reception following the concert.

04/10/2024

Come join us as we sing through favorite choruses of G.F. Handel's "Messiah" this Saturday, April 13th, from 4 to 5 p.m. The location will be St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Avenue. All singers and musicians are invited to join us--copies of the music for singers will be available to borrow. If you'd just like to listen, you are welcome to do so!

Our Messiah Sing Along is held in honor of Handel's desire to benefit the less fortunate through its performance. In that spirit, an offering will be taken and the proceeds will be donated to The Bridge Home, formerly known as the Emergency Residence Project.

Questions may be directed to Steven Hoifeldt at 515-709-7093 or [email protected].

04/01/2024

Join us on Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. as we celebrate composers who have anniversaries in 2024, including Charles Stanford, Anton Bruckner and Ames' own P.D.Q. Bach (Peter Schickle). You are sure to have a favorite following the concert!

Our concert will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Avenue in Ames. Tickets are $10 (ages 13+) and may be purchased from ACS members or at the door (cash or card).

We look forward to seeing you!

03/30/2024

Ames Choral Society will be sponsoring its "Messiah Sing Along" on April 13, 2024, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Avenue in Ames. The sing along of most of Messiah’s famous choruses will last approximately an hour. Instrumentalists are also invited to Play Along. Singers who do not have a Messiah score will be provided one for the Sing Along. Those of all ages and abilities are invited.

The Messiah was written by George Frederick Handel to benefit the sick and needy. Even though he was deeply in debt in his personal affairs, he readily accepted the invitation to compose it. It was first performed in April 1742, for charity, and ever since, this priceless legacy has been performed for the benefit of the less fortunate. In the same spirit, an offering will be taken and the proceeds will be donated to The Bridge Home, formerly known as the Emergency Residence Project.

Questions may be directed to Steven Hoifeldt at 515-709-7093 or [email protected].

03/29/2024

01/26/2024

Mark your calendars for our annual Cabaret shows "Choose Your Own Adventure!" on Friday, March 1st at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 2nd at 3 p.m. Join the singers as they set off for the mountains and seas, fall in love, or even become secret agents! Our shows are held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Avenue, Ames. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door (cash or credit accepted) or from ACS members. Step out for an adventure of your own and join us!

01/08/2024

It's not too late to join ACS for the spring semester!!! We always welcome new singers of all ages and walks of life, and auditions are not required. Rehearsals for the Cabaret shows begin Monday, January 8th and rehearsals for the Spring concert begin Monday, January 29th. All rehearsals are held at 7:15 p.m. on Monday nights at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Avenue. For more information, contact our director, Steve Hoifeldt, at 515.509.7093 or email [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!

Address

P. O. Box 61
Ames, IA
50010

Telephone

+5155097093

Website

https://www.ameschoral.org/

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