Fairfax Choral Society

Celebrating over 50 years of history, the Fairfax Choral Society has as its mission is to enrich the lives we touch through the performance, education, and appreciation of choral art. With ten ensembles and eighteen musicianship classes, FCS is one of the largest choral groups in Northern Virginia and the only organization providing opportunities to nearly 400 choral singers from preschool through adult. The Adult Symphonic Chorus, comprised of about 120 volunteers who audition annually, is conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Douglas Mears. The Adult Chorus has received rave reviews for its performance of choral masterworks in collaboration with the Fairfax Symphony, Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Arts Society, National Symphony Orchestra, City of Fairfax Band, and other arts organizations in the region. The Washington Post has described the FCS Chorus as ...confident and polished...this chorus produced waves of gorgeous tones and a rich tapestry of color...the effect of some ve...