Messiah University Choral Arts Society – Past Concerts

The Messiah University Choral Arts Society, is our largest campus choir made up of students, faculty and staff from Messiah University and members of the greater Harrisburg community. Founded by Messiah music professor Earl "Prof" Miller in 1946, the ensemble was originally called the Alumni Oratorio Society. Later, the name was changed to the Grantham Oratorio Society to emphasize the community in which they participated. Earl Miller directed the choir for 22 years, followed by Messiah professors Ronald Sider, who led the group for 28 years, and Ronald Miller, the 1997 interim director. In 1998, the choir was renamed the Messiah College Choral Arts Society to reflect the group’s rich heritage with the college. Under Linda Tedford's 20-year tenure, Choral Arts Society began regular collaborations with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and the choir continues to perform majors works with orchestra each season. Recent seasons have included performances of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Poulenc's Gloria, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Bach's Magnificat, and Haydn's St. Nicholas Mass.