The Dutch Fork Choral Society presents Modern Composers, with guest choir from MidCarolina High School, 7:00 PM Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Chapin United Methodist Church, 415 Lexington Ave, Chapin, SC 29036. Suzanne Ringer, DFCS Artistic Director; William Douglas, Accompanist. The concert is free (donations accepted). Help us support Chapin’s We Care Center by bringing non-perishable items to the concert www.chapinwecare.org/about-us. If you have questions please contact Jim Buck at (803) 318-0488 or (803) 414-2222, or email us at info@dutchforkchoralsociety.com.

Love is celebrated by DFCS!

Come celebrate LOVE as the Dutch Fork Choral Society presents “Love Songs” Friday, February 23, 2018 @ 7:00 pm at Saluda Shoals Park River Center. This is our annual fundraiser concert and there will be desserts, libations, raffles, singing and FUN!

See a DFCS member for tickets. 8 person tables range from $100 - $200 each. Individual tickets also available. Non-perishable food items will be collected for ‘Sharing God’s Love’ food pantry. Questions? Call Jim Buck (803) 318-0488 or Jim Lindler (803) 920-3542. Additional information www.dutchforkchoralsociety.com.

7:00 PM, December 1, 2017 St. Mary's Episcopal Church 170 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29210

Suzanne Ringer, conductor
William Douglas, accompanist
Lauren Tomme, soprano
Julia Woodward, mezzo-soprano
Ryan Matthew Headley, tenor
Ramelle Brooks, bass-baritone

Messiah, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

PART ONE

1. Sinfonia - Overture
2. Recitative - Comfort Ye My People
3. Air - Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
4. Chorus - And The Glory of the Lord
5. Recitative - Thus Saith the Lord
6. Air - But Who My Abide the Day of His Coming
7. Chorus - And He Shall Purify
8. Recitative - Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive
9. Air and Chorus - O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
10. Recitative - For Behold Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
11. Air - The People The Walked In Darkness
12. Chorus - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
13. Pifa - Pastoral Symphony
14. Recitative - There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field
15. Chorus - Glory to God
16. Air - Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
17. Recitative - Then Shall The Eyes of The Blind
18. Air - He Shall Feed His Flock
19. Air - Come Unto Him
20. Chorus - His Yoke Is Easy

PART TWO

1. Chorus - Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
2. Chorus - Hallelujah

The Dutch Fork Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah, with guest soloists and orchestra, 7:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2017, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 170 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210. Suzanne Ringer, DFCS Artistic Director; William Douglas, Accompanist. The concert is free (donations accepted). Help us support St. Mary's Snack Pack Program by bringing snack pack items to the concert (click here for details). If you have questions please contact Jim Buck at (803) 318-0488 or (803) 414-2222, or email us at info@dutchforkchoralsociety.com.

To support St. Mary’s mission of helping food-insecure kids at Leaphart Elementary School, bring any of the items below to our concert on December 1, 2017. As you enjoy the Messiah, know that you helped kids in need!

Here's a list of items:

• Canned pasta 
• Juice boxes
• Applesauce cups
• Fruit cups
• Granola bars
• Rice Crispy treats
• Individual-size boxes of cereal
• Individual packages of fruit snacks
• Instant oatmeal
• Instant grits
• Lance peanut butter or cheese crackers
• Slim Jim’s
• Mac 'n' cheese
• Ramen noodles
• Ramen instant lunch