BIG ARTS Community Chorus is a non-auditioned choral class open to singers of all ages and abilities. The only
requirement is a love of singing and a commitment to attending weekly rehearsals.
Goals of the Chorus are:
• to provide opportunities for musical growth and creative self-expression through choral singing
• to develop an appreciation of various musical styles
• to refine choral skills through group performance, thereby improving self-confidence in vocal production
• to have fun!
About our Director:
Ellen Whitten, director, graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and from Georgia State
University with a Master of Music degree. She taught for more than 30 years as a middle school choral director. She
is currently the Director of Traditional Music at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Fort Myers. Ellen accompanied the
BIG ARTS Community Chorus for 9 years. This is her 8th year as director.
Spring 2025 Schedule
• Thursdays: January 9 – 30, 2025, 5:30 – 7 pm
• Thursdays: February 6, 13, & 27, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
• Tuesday: February 18, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
• Thursdays: March 6, 13 & 27, 5:30-7pm
• Friday: March 21 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
• Wednesday: March 26, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Spring 2025 Concert
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:00 pm
Concert: Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:00 pm
Chorus meets in the Performance Hall. Registration Fee: $235 / $189 BIG ARTS annual donors