The mission of Louisville Chorus is to enrich the spirit of our racially diverse community and the lives of all citizens by offering a wide variety of musical performances in regionally diverse venues. Special attention is given to broadening the appeal of the choral arts form for new and existing audiences.
A professional chorus of auditioned singers, Louisville Chorus annually thrills audiences with a wide repertoire ranging from choral masterworks with orchestra to pops, family-oriented, Broadway, and celebrations of Christmas, Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, and more. The Chorus offers a very active season of concerts, multimedia events, and outreach programs. It performs with other arts agencies including adult and youth ensembles, and offers concerts for arts series and other events throughout Kentuckiana.
Our Mission
Louisville Chorus has enhanced the art of choral music for a phenomenal 83 seasons. It is the longest-thriving most frequently performing choral arts agency in the Commonwealth and neighboring states. Within the realm of other major arts agencies in the area, it exceeds the longevity of opera, ballet, and theatre.
Louisville Chorus filmed two concerts for perpetual broadcast on EWTN—the world’s largest religious media network—and has recorded music for Hollywood movie productions. We have also released multiple CDs; there have been demands across the country for Christmas from the Heart tracks that have aired since 2006 on XM Satellite.
A member of Chorus America, Louisville Chorus was the winner of music chosen for broadcast on a nationwide radio series that focused exclusively on the art of choral music.
About Us
In 1939, Father Joseph Emrich founded The Holy Name Choral Club, which later became The Choral Club of Louisville in 1972 and Louisville Chorus in 1987.
The late Joseph Herde succeeded Father Emrich.
Richard Spalding, Conductor Emeritus, lovingly devoted 20 years to this choral arts agency and made possible its 1985 European Sister Cities Concert Tour.
From 1991-2002, Music Director Daniel Spurlock ushered this high-caliber ensemble and its audiences into inspirational, poignant, and emotional musical experiences.
In January, 2003, The Louisville Chorus was pleased to welcome the expertise of S. Timothy Glasscock as Artistic Director.
Therese Davis, Executive Director and Pianist, has collaborated with the music directors since 1969 to ensure high standards and the successful growth and development of the Chorus.
In June of 2009 Daniel Spurlock returned as Music Director of the Louisville Chorus.
In 2023, both Therese Davis & Dan Spurlock retired, turning the Chorus over to the leadership of new Artistic Director Daniel Blosser and Pianist Daniel Light.
Power of Music
Check out our past performances!
More About Us
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Louisville Chorus provides all programs without regard to race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion.
Facilities are accessible to our disabled patrons.
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Arts and Cultural Alliance
Better Business Bureau
Chorus America
DAY Communications
EWTN Global Catholic Network
Fund for the Arts
Kentucky Arts Council
Kentucky Arts Council Performing Artists Directory
Louisville Tourism
Photography courtesy of David Maultsby, Kevin Pernicano, and Annie Yeiser
The Rockwell Foundation
TNT Recording
WUOL FM
Yancey Entertainment
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Annunciation Catholic CHurch
Beargrass Christian Church
St. Brigid Catholic Church
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
The Seelbach Hilton
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Timothy Baker, Organ
Jack Griffin, Violin
The late Lisa Spurlock Gilmore, Harp
Laura Sullivan, Organ
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