HISTORY OF SUNCOAST SINGERS SHOW CHORUS

The Chorus is in its 29^th Year.  Here are some highlights in its history:

1980	Started performing as the “Largo Community Chorus” under the direction of Mary Jane Johns.
	She was also the founder of the “Clearwater Community Chorus”.
1983	Suncoast Singers registered as a “not for profit corporation”.
1985	Presented a full production of “The Music Man”.
1990	10th Anniversary Celebration.
1995	Mary Jane Johns retires and Brian Smawley was made director.  The chorus celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
1996	The chorus moves its Concert Venue to the new Largo Cultural Center to become an anchor group along with Eight O’clock Theater.
2000	Name changed to “Suncoast Singers Show Chorus” to better describe what we do.
2004	Robert Knabel named new director of Suncoast Singers and Dede Natale was named accompanist.
	Moved rehearsal venue to Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole.
2005	Celebrated 25th Anniversary.
2006	The chorus was invited to Carnegie Hall to perform Mozart’s Requiem. Thirty members of the chorus were joined by 70 East Lake High School students.
2007	Moved mid county venue to Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole.  Additional shows at venues in Tarpon Springs and St. Petersburg's Palladium Theater.
2008	Developed an association with Tarpon Springs Rotary, Faith Presbyterian Church Honduras Charities and Suncoast Voices for Children (Guardian Ad litem).
	These children's charities are supported in part by the proceeds of benefit concerts produced by the chorus.

Suncoast Singers is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.  All donations are tax deductible.  To be a patron call (727)399-0599.  Patrons can have their name appear in the programs for all shows. 

Interested in becoming a new member?

Suncoast Singers' rehearsals are both educational and fun.  Mr. Knabel is professional and gets results through positive reinforcement.  Ms. Natale is energetic, talented and a joy to be around.

There are openings for tenors, basses and baritones with choral experience.