IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
LANCASTER CHORALE
MISSION STATEMENT & BRIEF HISTORY
As a professional vocal ensemble, the purpose of the Lancaster Chorale is to perform the finest choral literature, encompassing a wide range of styles, idioms and periods. The Chorale is characterized by its unique versatility, control, precision and blend.
Lancaster Chorale was formed in 1985 as a community choir. In 1986 Robert Trocchia was appointed Artistic Director and in 1989, the group became fully professional, auditioning annually, paying all thirty-two singers, the Artistic Director, Accompanist and all guest artists. In July of 1994, Chorale hired its first Managing Director. The Lancaster Chorale is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with support in fund raising, ticket sales and concert operations provided by the Lancaster Chorale Support Group, a volunteer organization.
The Chorale has commissioned at least one major new work each year and has received, annually, a General Support grant from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). In the Spring of 1994, through a special Technical Assistance grant from the OAC, the Chorale Board of Directors hired a consultant to assist in the development and adoption of a new Long Range Plan. Goals of this plan include:
- To continue to uphold artistic excellence
- To expand the Board of Directors
- To establish professional management toward improved continuity
- To achieve and maintain financial growth and stability
- To expand activity level and geographic scope
- To conduct effective marketing
Lancaster Chorale seeks to become a major force in choral music through a carefully planned and balanced program of performances, recording, commissions, touring, education, fund raising and promotion.