The Brandywine Singers is celebrating its 16th concert season and its fifth under the direction of Jonathan K. Kreamer. Since its beginnings in 1993,under the leadership of founder Professor Emerita Lois Williams, the ensemble has presented annual winter and spring concerts of sacred and secular repertoir
e to audiences in the Delaware Valley. The ensemble made its Philadelphia debut on May 7, 2000 at the Trinity Center for Urban Life.
The group's repertoire includes: Bach Magnificat in D, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Cantata 191), and Loben Den Herrn; Duruflé Requiem; Fauré Requiem; Handel Messiah; Vivaldi Gloria and Beatus Vir; Schubert Mass in G; Brahms Liebeslieder-Walzer; Vaughn Williams Five Mystical Songs; Finzi In Terra Pax and Magnificat; Daniel Pinkham Christmas Cantata; Britten Ceremony of Carols and Hymn to St. Cecilia, Mozart Coronation Mass (K 317), Regina Coeli (K 276), and Requiem (K 626); and the Randall Thompson Alleluia.
We are proud to continue a tradition of excellence in our 2008-2009 season with performances of the Bach Magnificat and Wachet Auf (Cantata 140) (Fall 2008), Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna (Spring 2009) and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana (Summer 2009).
The Brandywine Singers is a non-profit choral ensemble based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We are supported by the generosity of our patrons, local businesses and grants. If you are interested in becoming a patron or are a local business interested in supporting our group, please visit our contact page.