History of the Arlington Master Chorale The Arlington Master Chorale was founded in 1973 under the direction of Mr. Michael Kemp, Minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. The chorus operated for several years as the Arlington Civic Chorus and the Arlington Choral Society. In the Spring 2005, the organization formally adopted its current name. As the Arlington Master Chorale, the ensemble continues a long tradition of excellence in the performance of classical music for the citizens of the Arlington and surrounding communities as it enhances Arlington's reputation as a center for cultural arts. AMC's 2007 season included a performance of Beethoven’s 9th with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and our Carnegie Hall debut. The Arlington Master Chorale is a self-supporting, non-profit, volunteer
chorus, considered one of the finest and most versatile in the DFW area. Composed of community singers whose full-time occupations are as varied as the chorus' repertoire, members are accepted by audition requiring demonstration of their vocal range and quality, as well as their ability to sight-sing challenging notes and rhythms. Since its inception, the Master Chorale has steadily grown in professionalism, in overall quality, and in critical acclaim within the Metroplex arts community. While an accomplished a capella choir, the AMC is one of the few area choruses that regularly performs with orchestra. Directors of the AMC |
