Community comes together for Borealis Chorale

For over sixty years, community members have come together to present a community choral and orchestral concert at the beginning of December. The North Shore Music Association invites all to “Come hear your musically talented friends, family, and neighbors in the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra.”

The community musical event began with Ora Wilcox’s Symphonium Music Club in the 1950s, and was led by B.J. Muus from 1980 to 2010.

In 2010, accomplished composer and musician Bill Beckstrand became the group’s director, and its name changed to Borealis Chorale & Orchestra. Under his direction, the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra has continued the treasured tradition of Christmas-season concerts.

We learn more about what is in store for the audience this year in this interview by WTIP volunteer Gary Latz.