December 10, 2016, 7:30pmSt. Andrew’s CathedralA perfect way to ring in your holiday season! Enjoy the glorious sounds of the OCS ‘ohana and organist John Renke as they rouse the spirit of the season with classic and endearing music. Be ready to join in the singing of carols at a concert featuring fun for the whole family! Cheers!

Tidings of Comfort and JoyChristmas Concert

April 6, 2017, 7:30pm Blaisdell Concert HallThe endless theatrical flair of the renowned master of operas Giuseppe Verdi comes to life in the final concert of the season. The OCS Symphonic Chorus and the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra join forces to present Verdi’s Messa da Requiem, a masterwork that features drama at every turn.

Guiseppe Verdi: Messa da RequiemSpring Concert

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December 29 & 30, 2016, 7:30pmBlaisdell Concert HallThe OCS Symphonic Chorus joins the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and JoAnn Falletta for this annual holiday tradition. The HSO will also perform Strauss’s Death & Transfiguration as part of this program.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9New Year Concert

November 11, 2016, 7:30pmSt. Andrew’s CathedralThe season opens with a concert in honor of our veterans and all those who have lost their lives to war. We particularly remember victims and veterans of World War II as we prepare to mark the 75th anniversary this December of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Tickets are free to active-duty military personnel and veterans.

In this concert, the OCS Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Choir, joined by guest artists Thomas Yee (piano) and John Renke (organ) present choral music from the 20th century inspired by timeless writings, including stirring works by Srul Irving Glick and Randall Thompson. The heart of this concert features the Hawai‘i premiere of Donald McCullough’s Holocaust Cantata for chorus, cello, and piano—a musical tribute and emotional journey through songs and prose written by prisoners in the camps.

Writings Etched in My SoulVeterans Day Concert

“As early as the fall of 1940 we established a quartet that sang, well-known and popular songs.... Personally, I do not hesitate to say that I owe my life to those moments. I can honestly say that singing saved my life.” -Reading from Holocaust Cantata

March 18, 2017Honolulu Country ClubSave the date for our annual celebration! You can expect a delectable dinner, performances by the OCS Chamber Choir and other local musicians, a treasure-filled silent auction, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with promi-nent members of our O‘ahu choral and classical music communities. Ticket sales and auction proceeds will help to support the O‘ahu Choral Society’s next season.

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Friends of OCSThe mission of the O‘ahu Choral Society, in part, is “to present and promote choral musicat the highest artistic level.” This level of choral music, which you’ve come to expect and enjoy from OCS, requires regular assistance from a rehearsal pianist, suitable performance spaces, and substantial orchestral support. We cannot do this without help from our friends!

To become a Friend of OCS, please visit our donations page at www.oahuchoral.org/donate.html or send a check to: O‘ahu Choral Society, 4348 Wai‘alae Avenue, Suite 214, Honolulu, HI 96816.

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TicketsTo purchase tickets for our Veterans Day and Christmas concerts, visit the OCS website at www.oahuchoral.org or call 808-392-0382. Ticket prices are $25 for regular seats and $35 for premium seats. Students and active-duty military with ID save $10 off the standard price.

To purchase tickets for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 or Verdi’s Messa da Requiem with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, visit the HSO website at hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org or call 808-946-8742. Regular tickets start at $34.

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AuditionsOCS accepts new members each August and January. If you would like to sing with us, con-tact our Executive Director at 808-392-0382 or info@oahuchoral.org to schedule an audition.

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More InformationTo hear the latest news from OCS, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oahuchoral or visit our website at www.oahuchoral.org. You can also sign up for email updates by visiting the “Contact” area of our site.

Esther S. Yoo, Artistic Director

2016–2017 Season