The Arts Chorale of Greater Lansing is in its 27th year as a choral ensemble, performing primarily in the greater Lansing area and is managed by Kathy Ballard. Dr. Dale Bartlett, Professor Emeritus of the Michigan State University School of Music, has been conductor of the Chorale since 1983.

The membership of the Arts Choraleis comprised of individuals who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds and includes residents from Lansing, East Lansing, and other surrounding communities. Performing three major concerts each year, the 50-member Arts Chorale programs music incorporating styles and periods which include works of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Vivaldi, Rutter, Sweelinck, Britten, Copland, Durufle, Effinger, Hassler, Luboff, Mulholland, Parker, Pinkham, Poulenc and Foss.

The University Lutheran Church in East Lansing is the home of December and May concerts, and the Peoples and Plymouth Churches have proven an appropriate setting for the February concert which often incorporates the organ as an accompaniment instrument. Additional annual appearances have included the downtown Lansing Silver Bells and local retirement homes. Membership in the Chorale is achieved through audition.

In addition to the usual concert appearances, the Chorale has sung with the Lansing Symphony and the Lansing Concert Band. The group has also performed as choir backup on two occasions in the Breslin Center with well-known ballad singer, Andy Williams and with Sarah Brightman. In 1998, the Chorale was invited to perform in Holland, Michigan during the city’s March Festival hosted by the Holland Chorale. At this festival, the Arts Chorale was conducted by Alice Parker, of the famous Shaw-Parker duo, and Robert DeCormier, well-known composer and arranger of choral music.

The Arts Chorale has been fortunate to employ Judy Kabodian as pianist / organist / accompanist. Judy’s accompanying skills go hand in hand with her ability to coach singers and to respond to any musical needs of the ensemble.

Through the financial support of our donors, Chorale members, and local businesses, our concerts are presented free to the public. We believe this kind of musical offering in community performing arts is unique. We are grateful to all those who support our mission.