The Oshkosh Chamber Singers was founded to provide the Oshkosh area with quality performances of significant choral music and to increase the cultural and educational quality of life of the community.
In 1985, the choirs from the Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church and the First Congregational Church combined to perform Bach’s St. John’s Passion. Several of the musicians involved wanted to continue to perform works that were beyond the capabilities of any single church choir. Oshkosh Chamber Singers was officially formed and had its first performance on November 16, 1986.
Over the last 40 years, OCS has performed a wide range of serious choral literature, both religious and secular (see highlights from our seasons.) In 1990, the group performed its first holiday service of “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at Trinity Episcopal Church. This has become an annual event, at which community leaders are asked to participate as readers. Since 1996, two performances have been given on the same day.
We receive grant funds from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Thrivent.
