From Beethoven to Broadway, Bach to Bernstein, the Master Chorale of South Florida performs works by the full range of beloved classical and contemporary composers, along with some lighter fare.
The Master Chorale is a highly select, auditioned ensemble comprised of singers from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Originally founded in 2003, the Chorale is thriving under artistic director and conductor Brett Karlin.
The Master Chorale communicates the transformative and unifying power of choral music by performing a rich and varied repertoire. Since its premiere performance of Mozart’s Requiem (in honor of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus), the Master Chorale has delighted South Florida audiences with classical music’s greatest works. These have included Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem, Verdi’s Requiem, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Bach’s Mass in B Minor. In response to audience demand, the Chorale recently added a concert of lighter fare to its yearly concert series, performing such delights as Broadway favorites, movie music and Gilbert & Sullivan.
In addition to its own concert series, the Master Chorale is in high demand for featured guest performances with other musical organizations. Throughout its history, the Chorale has collaborated with the Cleveland Orchestra, New World Symphony, Russian National Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, Itzhak Perlman, Franz Welser-Möst, Giancarlo Guerrero, and James Judd, among many others.
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Rehearsal Location
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
5555 N Federal Hwy
Mailing Address
6278 N. Federal Highway, #351, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1916
Why You Should Join
The Master Chorale is an avid proponent of maintaining a strong cultural fabric in South Florida and supports its community by engaging local solo artists, orchestras and other nonprofit organizations.
Auditions are held on several days immediately prior to the first rehearsal and again in early January.
Additional Info for Choristers
The Master Chorale rehearses from mid-August through May.
Rehearsals take place every Monday night from 7:30 to 10 pm at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on Federal Highway between Cypress Creek Road and Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
All singers are expected to commit to attending all rehearsals. The singers reside throughout South Florida from Wellington to the Redlands, which means carpooling is often possible.
To learn more about audition dates and requirements, please fill out the auditions form on our website and the chorus administrator will be in touch with you shortly.