The Columbia Choral Society is a mixed (SATB), auditioned choir performing the great choral masterpieces. Established in 1930, we have the distinction of being the longest-performing community choir in South Carolina and are currently celebrating our 95th year. We have performed with a long list of accomplished organizations, including the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra; the Charleston, Long Bay, and University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestras; the Carolina Master Chorale; the Charleston Symphony Chorus; the Bulgarian National Chorus; the West Yorkshire (England) Chorus; the Sandlapper Singers; the Palmetto Mastersingers; the University of South Carolina Concert Choir and University Chorus; and the Allen University Concert Choir. We celebrate young vocal artists with our Guthrie Darr Young Artist Scholarship Program each year. We are led by a Board of chorus and community members, as well as our Artistic Director, Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears. Community outreach has included participation in the Messiah Sing-a-long at Washington Street Methodist Church, joint performances with local high schools, caroling for the Historic Columbia's Holiday Tour of Homes and at Soda City.