Music is the Gift of Life
And that gift applies whether you’re part of an appreciative audience or one of the singers, strengthening your mind and respiratory system.
About
Formed in 2001, the Dutch Fork Choral Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community choir serving Chapin, Irmo, and the surrounding communities. Through participation, members have the opportunity to share, preserve, and advance the art of choral singing in addition to developing their talents by performing a varied and challenging repertoire. From the sounds of Broadway to the spiritual works of composers such as Moses Hogan, this choral ensemble aims to please its audience through the gift of music!
The DFCS performs formal concerts throughout the year for the community, including The Lowman Home, a residential home for the aged. Rehearsals are held from 6:30-8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings from January to May and August to December. Newcomers are always welcome!
Watch or hear recordings of previous concerts
Celebrating our 20th anniversary (2022)
Becky Loar (August 2026 – 2027)
Dr. Becky Loar received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Samford University in Birmingham, AL, a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from Manhattan School of Music, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Voice Performance with a cognate in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Loar has performed many opera roles and concert works with regional orchestras throughout the Southeast. While in New York, Rebecca worked as a member of the New York Choral Artists, singing with the New York Philharmonic, the American Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Society of St. Lukes, and the Little Orchestra Society of New York. She has worked under the batons of Maestros Kurt Masur, Leonard Slatkin, Leon Botstien, Pierre Boulez and Seiji Osawa.
Becky has been teaching voice for over thirty years and is an active vocal adjudicator and clinician throughout the Southeast. Her students perform on Broadway, national Broadway tours, summer opera programs and major cruise lines. Many of her students have entered advanced conservatory graduate programs such as Manhattan School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory and Boston University.
She continues to teach voice and now serves as Director of Traditional Music at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia.
Bradley Fuller, Accompanist (August 2018-)
A native of Greenwood, SC, Bradley Fuller began taking piano lessons at age eight. His study of the instrument continued throughout his middle and high school years, during which time he also played alto saxophone as a part his schools’ marching and concert bands. A student of Phillip Bush, Bradley graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2016 with a BA in Music as well as a BA in Economics.
Bradley is currently the host and producer of South Carolina Public Radio’s live, weekday classical music program, Sonatas & Soundscapes. He is also a pianist/accompanist for several churches in the Columbia area, which he calls home.