The Southern California Master Chorale presents Mozart’s final work, his Requiem for choir and orchestra, in Anaheim on March 28, 2025.
Headlining a monumental chorus of 150 voices, a professional orchestra of over 30 players, professional soloists, and conducted by current Artistic Director Dr. Brian Dehn, the Chorale mounts this passionate yet introspective final work of the genius of Mozart.
Founded in the 1980s by Dr. Sheridan Ball while a professor at Cypress College, along with students and friends, started the chorale with the purpose of preserving, supporting, and expanding the love of choral music in Orange County.
Through four decades of consistent quality performances of traditional and contemporary works, the SCMC has become a cornerstone of the area’s classical music scene.
Over the years, the Chorale has consistently performed with renowned orchestras, conductors, and soloists, cementing its reputation as one of the premier community vocal ensembles in Southern California.
Outside of California, the Chorale has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Cathedrals in Scotland and Ireland, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and the Basilica of St. Peter’s in Rome – along the way earning an international reputation.
This milestone season will showcase the chorale’s enduring commitment to bringing world-class choral music to Southern California audiences.
The Southern California Master Chorale began this 40th season with an exciting performance of Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana, as well as a Southern California Christmas, which featured only composers from Southern California.
Continuing their vision for excellence they are performing one of the most popular and poignant pieces ever written. Shrouded in mystery due to Mozart’s untimely death before its completion, this masterpiece continues to captivate audiences with its profound emotional depth and exquisite musical craftsmanship.
The upcoming concert will feature the full SCMC ensemble, two guest choruses from Arizona, the St. Boniface Church choir, and all three ensembles from the newly formed Southern California Choral Academy. With four professional soloists, all based in Southern California, this concert promises to be a monumental display of the power of music
Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr. Brian Dehn, comments, “As one of the premiere choruses in the area, we are here to perform only the greatest music ever written. We do choral-orchestral masterworks every season, all the while sprinkling in world premieres of modern composers, fun and novel solo acts, as well as entertaining and educating ourselves and our audience.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 40th anniversary with such a monumental work,” said SCMC president Joey Baital. “Mozart’s Requiem perfectly encapsulates the power of choral music to touch the soul, and we look forward to sharing this experience with our loyal supporters and new audience members alike.”
Music enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their seats early for what will be a memorable evening of choral excellence. The anniversary concert will take place at 7:30pm on Friday March 28 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 120 N Janss St, in Anaheim.
Tickets are available at Chorale’s website, www.socalmasterchorale.org, with special pricing options for student