Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia (formerly known as Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and Mendelssohn Club Chorus of Philadelphia) is a music institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1874 by

William Wallace Gilchrist William Wallace Gilchrist (January 8, 1846 – December 20, 1916) was an American composer and a major figure in nineteenth century music of Philadelphia. He founded the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia in 1874. Early life Gilchrist was ...

, a major figure in the 19th century music of Philadelphia. The chorus is currently under the direction of

Dominick DiOrio Dominick DiOrio (born 1984) is an American composer and conductor. He is Professor of Music (Choral Conducting) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and serves as the conductor of NOTUS, the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, the fourth p ...

(2020- ). It was previously directed by Paul Rardin from 2015 to 2020, chair of the department of choral conducting at Temple University. Prior to Rardin's appointment, the chorus was led by Alan Harler from 1988 to 2015.

Discography

* Mendelssohn: ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' (Eugene Ormandy recording)

References

External links

* Music organizations based in the United States Culture of Philadelphia Musical groups from Philadelphia Choral societies Musical groups established in 1874 1874 establishments in Pennsylvania {{music-org-stub