History
The
Putnam Chorale is a nonprofit community chorale founded in the summer of 1984 by Bernard LaDue. The Chorale has grown from twelve original
members to over sixty singers currently. The chorale performs a variety of music consisting of classical, opera, folk,
show-tunes, jazz, and seasonal music. During several Christmas seasons since 1984, the Chorale gave music-lovers in Putnam County
the opportunity to sing along in The Messiah by G. F. Handel. The Chorale regularly performs in Spring and Winter concerts, with such
selections as Beethoven's Mass in D, Durufle's Requiem, and Rutter's Magnificat and Gloria.
In recent years they have performed numerous well-known works of J. S. Bach, F. Poulenc, G. Verdi, B. Britten .
Vivaldi, and O. Respighi. The music is accompanied by the composer's intended instrumentation, a professional orchestra
and professional soloists. You can view our complete Performance Catalog or go to
Listen to Us where we have a sampling of some of our pieces.
Members of the Chorale come from all of Putnam County as well as neighboring New York counties and Connecticut, and have represented the Chorale in performances at Carnegie Hall, France, Hungary, and Russia.
An offshoot of the main Chorale group is a small outreach group called The Putnam Chorale Ensemble. Their purpose is to bring music to those who are unable to attend our regular concerts, such as nursing home residents, and to join in local festivities, such as Christmas tree and Menorah lightings. The Chorale is also proud to sponsor an annual Messiah for the public during the Christmas season.
The Putnam Chorale is supported by the generosity of the public, local businesses and through grants administered by the Putnam Arts Council. With this support, the Chorale will continue to bring beautiful music to Putnam County for many years to come.
The Putnam Chorale is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization. Sponsors and Patrons are welcome as are non-singing volunteers to help with operations and production. YOU are welcome! Come and enjoy fine music at area venues.
