Long Island Philharmonic Chorus
From its beginning, the Long Island Philharmonic has incorporated a choral element. At the time of its founding in 1979, Maestro Keene asked Frances Roberts, a local music teacher and accomplished vocal accompanist, to form a chorus. From that beginning, the Chorus has been a regular part of the Long Island Philharmonic ever since.
The chorus consists of 100 – 150 amateur singers drawn from all walks of life. Many are musical professionals: music teachers, voice teachers and others, while many others are strictly amateurs. Despite this mix, the chorus regularly receives critical acclaim.
The orchestra generally schedules at least one choral piece each year in its repertory.
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