Since the founding of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia chorus in 1874, audiences have associated the name with innovative choral performances of the highest artistic quality. Our exciting combination of the new with the old has earned us an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming.

The Singers

Tiny photo of choral singersWe encourage experienced choral singers who enjoy the challenge of learning new music to audition with us. More

The Music

Combining the new with the old, last season included: Adams' On the Transmigration of Souls with Szmanowski's Stabat Mater. More

Artistic Director

Tiny photo of Alan Harler conductingAlan Harler, our artistic director, has conducted worldwide to universal acclaim.  His vision ensures exceptional performances. More

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In Appreciation

Alan Harler: An Appreciation
This handsome 52-page book presents Alan's many accomplishments in choral music, including his provocative programming and his visionary commissioning of new music. Proceeds from sales will go to the Alan Harler New Ventures Fund: Promising New Music and Provocative Programming for the Future of the Choral Art.
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2009-2010 Sounds American, a season of works by American composers

Roberto SierraApril 24: 8 pm
Missa Latina (2006)
by Roberto Sierra
at the newly renovated Baptist Temple on the campus ofTemple University
With soprano Heidi Grant Murphy, baritone Nathaniel Webster, and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Roberto Sierra blends his Puerto Rican heritage with grand religious tradition in a vibrant mass filled with exuberance and Latin American rhythms.  Come to its Philadelphia premiere to learn why Missa Latina is receiving critical acclaim across the country.
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Past Concerts of 2009/10 Season

October 17: 8 pm
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Church of the Holy Trinity
Rittenhouse Square

December 12: 4 & 8 pm
A Feast of Carols
Holiday concerts at
St. Paul’s, Chestnut Hill

December 17, 18, 19: 7 pm
The Glorious Sound of Christmas
with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts