Who We Are

A premier, fully professional choral organization based in Winston-Salem, NC, the Piedmont Triad City of Arts and Innovation

What We Do

Perform highest-level and relevant repertoire before diverse audiences locally, regionally, and nationally

Our Goal

To elevate the human spirit and inspire multigenerational audiences through the power of the choral art

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Winston-Salem Choral Artists. We look forward to sharing the joy of music with you and building harmonious connections within our community.

Our Leadership

Dr. Chris Gilliam

Dr. Chris Gilliam

Artistic Director & Conductor

North Carolina native Christopher Gilliam is Director of Choral Activities at Wake Forest University, director of the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus, Director of Music at Highland Presbyterian Church, and Assistant Director of the Chorus for Bach Akademie Charlotte....

Dr. Robert Matthews

Dr. Robert Matthews

Accompanist

Robert Matthews is a native of Carthage, NC and is currently Organist and Choirmaster at St. Timothy’s Episcopal in Winston-Salem. He holds degrees from UNC-Greensboro (DMA in Choral Conducting), Salem College (MM in Piano), and Appalachian State (MM in Music Education and BM in Piano)...

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Testimonials

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-Teresa Radomski

Prof Emerita, Wake Forest University

“The Winston-Salem Choral Artists offer exceptional performances, comparable to internationally renowned ensembles — how fortunate we are to have them in our community! Thanks to the expertise of their director, solo voices are blended to achieve an extraordinary display of timbre, dynamics, precision and expression that is truly inspiring.”

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-Dan Locklair

Composer

“Excellence in choral singing is the obvious goal and end result of the performances that I have heard by Winston-Salem Choral Artists. Without question, Chris Gilliam and his first-rate singers give close attention to all technical details, including diction, intonation, sense of line and rhythmic vitality. The result is a tight and cohesive ensemble in service of the music and its composer. A composer could hardly wish for more!”

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-Amy and Paul Orser

My College Matters

“The inaugural season of Winston-Salem Choral Artists presented an unanticipated and phenomenal synergy--the highest quality of professional musicians imaginable, and conductor extraordinaire, Dr. Chris Gilliam. We look forward to the 2024-2025 season as WSCA showcases the new standard for choral performance in The Triad, in North Carolina, and well beyond!”

Our 2024-2025 Concert Season

Rejoice

Rejoice!

J.S. Bach, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225W.A. Mozart, Coronation MassBenjamin Britten, Rejoice in the LambJohn Rutter, Gloria October 12, 2024, 7:30pmHighland Presbyterian Church

In Dulci Jubilo

In Dulci Jubilo

A perfect prelude to your Christmas Eve, join the Choral Artists for an evening of resplendent a cappella choral repertoire of classic seasonal gems, traditional holiday favorites, and newly composed Christmas arrangements. Bring along your Read more…

Creation

To close out our 2024-2025 season we will be performing Dan Forrest’s newest major work, Creation, with chamber orchestra. We will be among the first ensembles to perform this version of his newest work. For this FREE Read more…

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Winston-Salem Choral Artists is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by its supporters and is a sponsored project of Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County.

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