In 1985, Dr. Monte Atkinson organized the Western Colorado Chorale, a group of approximately 40 singers. The Chorale’s mission was to perform choral repertoire of the highest quality in the Grand Valley community. Our passion for this mission is what drives us today.
The Chorale has performed such masterworks as Bach’s B minor Mass, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Durufle’s Requiem, and Haydn’s Creation, among many others. The Chorale’s concerts also highlight more modern literature and explore hidden gems of choral music in their Fall and Holiday concerts. Members of the Chorale have also traveled to sing in Carnegie Hall several times.
The Western Colorado Chorale is a complementary organization to the Grand Junction Musical Arts Association and co-sponsored by Colorado Mesa University. It is managed by a Board of Directors.
Monte Atkinson – Director
Season 39 Schedule
Song Through The Centuries: From Brahms to Beatles
October 18 & 19
Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center
Holiday Horizons Pops: December 14 & 15
Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center
Let the Whole World Sing: Choral Music From Around the Globe: March 1 & 2
Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center
Ode to Joy: May 3 & 4
GJ High School New Auditorium
Welcome to WCC's 39th Season!
The WCC will be offering four concerts this season. Three concerts take place at Colorado Mesa University, Moss Performing Arts Center, Love Recital Hall. The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra and the Western Colorado Chorale join forces once a year to put on a concert of epic proportions at the Avalon Theatre. For a musical experience you won't want to miss, join us for "Bold Voices" on April 27th or 28th at the Avalon Theatre. Scroll down to learn more.
Song Through the Centuries:
From Brahms to Beatles
Experience an eclectic journey of song through the past five centuries.
Friday | October 18, 2024 | 7:30pm
Saturday | October 19, 2024 | 3:00pm
Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, CMU
Holiday Horizons Pops
Saturday | Dec 14, 2024 | 7:30 pm
Sunday | Dec 15, 2024 | 3:00 pm
The WCC and full symphony unite for classic carols with festive favorites.
Charles Latshaw & Dirk Johnson Conducting
New CMU Performing Arts Theatre
Let the Whole World Sing:
Choral Music from Around the Globe
Saturday | March 1, 2025 | 7:30pm
Sunday | March 2, 2025 | 3:00pm
Take a fascinating journey through selections of choral works
and folk songs throughout the world.
Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, CMU
Ode to Joy
Beethoven’s Epic 9th Symphony with & GJSO Chorus
Saturday | May 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Sunday | May 4, 2025 | 3:00 pm
GJ High New Auditorium