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Listen "From Local Choir to Carnegie Hall: The Inspiring Story of the Bay Area Choral Society by Sheryl H. Boldt Oct. 2025"
Episode Synopsis
Join host Sheryl H. Boldt for a special interview with members of the Bay Area Choral Society (BACS) to explore their remarkable journey. Learn how this community choral group, initially founded by Bedford and Eugenia Watkins in 1985 and supported by the Ilse Newell Fund, has evolved from a small local ensemble to a professional-caliber society performing at venues like Carnegie Hall. BACS conductor Dana discusses the challenges and triumphs of selecting contemporary music, incorporating instrumentalists, and even commissioning an original piece. Plus, hear about their exciting upcoming Christmas concert dates, the new Box Youth Chorale, and how music is changing the lives of singers across Franklin and Gulf Counties.
The 2025 Christmas concert dates are 1. Port St. Joe on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., and 2. Apalachicola on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
The 2025 Christmas concert dates are 1. Port St. Joe on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., and 2. Apalachicola on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
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