Our Mission

To share the joy of choral music with each other and the community, while advancing the knowledge and love of fine choral music for all. We strive to attain ever greater levels of musicianship and professionalism as we grow into a well known and valued cultural asset to the community and continue to serve via outreach and music education opportunities.

Our History

In 1923, a small group of music lovers gathered at the home of Cora Gooch Brooks, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, intent on forming a society to "train men and women in the art of choral singing; to provide an opportunity for the enjoyment, participation and appreciation of good music, and to present concerts for the public benefit."

The meeting was a success and the Braintree Choral Society was born.

Braintree Choral Society thrived with the leadership of Ms. Brooks, who served as our Music Director for an amazing 35 years until her death in 1966.  With her guidance, and that of the talented Directors who have followed her, the Society has performed many well-known works including The Pilgrim's Chorus, Carmina Burana, The Creation, The Messiah, Brahms's A German Requiem, op. 54 and Mendelssohn’s St. Paul.

Over eighty years later, Braintree Choral Society proudly and successfully continues our mission. The group, ranging from 40-60 members from the South Shore and Boston areas, continues to meet weekly during the concert season (September through May) to enjoy and participate in fine music making.  And, twice annually, prepares concerts which are presented to the public.

As well, we continue our long history of focusing on the community. Braintree Choral Society proudly takes part in the annual  Dianne Devanna Center's Memorial Vigil (www.devannacenter.org), which commemorates the lives of Massachusetts children lost to the horrors of child abuse.  We perform at local retirement facilities regularly and have, for many years, brought holiday caroling to the residents of the Northeast Specialty Hospital.  The Society also offers free and reduced price tickets to our concerts, whenever possible, to those in need.

We anxiously await our new season which promises lots of great music and lots of fun! We welcome you to sing with us or to attend our concerts (click here).