<![CDATA[Lakeland Choral Society

<![CDATA[Lakeland Choral Society - Announcements]]>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:44:59 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Audition info for fall 2026]]>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:58:44 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/audition-info-for-fall-2026

]]><![CDATA[Pedal Power Love Offering]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/pedal-power-love-offeringThe Choral Society presented a "love offering" to First Presbyterian for the Pedal Power Ministry in the amount of $750.00 along with 4 new and used bicycles in honor for hosting the Choral Society in their sanctuary. The funds were given by individual choir members in the society. The Pedal Power ministry is an all-volunteer church and community organization at First Presbyterian. For the past18 years, Pedal Power has given free bicycles and helmets to children and adults who have fallen on hard times. They operate strictly on financial and bicycle donations. The Pedal Power ministry currently serves over 120 non-profit agencies in Central and Western Florida. They were presented the 2019 program of the year by the Florida State Bicycling Association. Their volunteer team includes 7 certified bicycle helmet fitters that have provided hungered of free bike helmets to promote bicycle safety In Florida. In 2025 alone, they gave away 730 bicycles!
Presenting the offering was Shing Palagano (President), Jordan Mistretta (Treasurer). Receiving the offering was Reverend Dr. Zac McGowen (Outreach Pastor for First Presbyterian). 5/3/26

]]><![CDATA[spring 2026]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:02:14 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/spring-2026

]]><![CDATA[SPRING CONCERT MUSIC]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:28:14 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/spring-concert-musicHere are some hyperlinks to some of the music we will be singing in the spring for you to preview. This is not a complete list.
FULL CHOIR

The Lake Isle - Ola Gjeilo - The Lake Isle ft. Tenebrae
Dirait-On - Dirait-on. Morten Lauridsen
Unclouded Day - Heavenly Home, 3. Unclouded Day | SATB divisi Choir | Arr. Shawn Kirchner
El Grillo - Choral Chameleon - El Grillo by Josquin Des Prez
Sicut Cervus - VOCES8: Sicut Cervus by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
I Love You/What a Wonderful World - Conspirare performs "I Love You / What a Wonderful World" - YouTube
For the Beauty of the Earth - For the Beauty of the Earth (John Rutter) – Bel Canto Choir Vilnius
Nox - "Nox" with piano by Elaine Hagenberg
No Night There - No Night There

ENSEMBLE

The Blue Bird - The Blue bird - Stanford, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
O Nata Lux - Morten Lauridsen - O Nata Lux (Sheet music video)
Deep River - Deep River (SATB, a cappella), arr. R. Nathaniel Dett / ed. Marques L. A. Garrett – Score & Sound

]]><![CDATA[Viste Love Offering]]>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/viste-love-offeringThe Choral Society presented a "love offering" to VISTE (Volunteers In Service To Elderly) in honor of First Presbyterian Church in the amount of $1000.00 in honor for hosting and including the Choral Society in their Fine Arts Series. The funds were given by individual choir members in the society. Receiving the offering was Sam Carlton (Classic Worship Director for First Presbyterian) and Steve Bissonette (President, VISTE). Presenting the offering was Shing Palagano (President) and Jordan Mistretta (Treasurer). 12/14/25

]]><![CDATA[Fine arts series]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:02:08 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/fine-arts-seriesLakeland Choral Society is excited to be a part of the FPC Fine Arts Series again this year! All concerts are open to the community and cover a wide range of repertoire!

Check out the series here: Performing Arts Series - First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland

]]><![CDATA[Fall potluck]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:50:15 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/fall-potluck

]]><![CDATA[NOTES- 9/1]]>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:43:18 GMThttps://www.lakelandchoralsociety.org/announcements/notes-91

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