History

Choral Arts of Chattanooga was created in 1985 by Dr. John Hamm to provide an opportunity for professionally trained singers to perform choral masterpieces. Dr. Hamm was succeeded after ten years as artistic director by Philip Rice. Under the leadership of these distinguished musicians, Choral Arts has performed such masterworks as Honeggar's "King David", Beethoven's "Miss Solemnis," the Requiems of Brahms, Mozart, Faure, and Durufle.

Choral Arts has also performed under the direction of such noted guest directors as Roger Wagner, Robert Page, and Dale Warland.

In 2004, the group’s 20th season, William R. Green was named artistic director to continue the tradition of presenting the finest choral masterpieces and contemporary literature.

Choral Arts of Chattanooga has received international attention for its recordings. Nationally-known music critic Martin Bookspan called "A Christmas Portrait" one of the best recordings of its type, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution included it in its 10 best Christmas albums in 1999. Our latest CD, "Brubeck in Chattanooga," features world premieres by Mr. Brubeck, who specifically selected Choral Arts to record them.