Founded in 1999, the 80+ voice Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Gospel Choir is a major part of the Symphony's outreach and community offerings. As one of Charleston's most culturally diverse groups, performing gospel, spirituals and sacred music for local concert events as well as international and regional performances throughout the season, the Gospel Choir is noted throughout the region as one of the most noted and visual choral groups in South Carolina. 2012-2013 CSO Gospel Choir Concert Season: 40 Acres and A Mule: An Epic Story Chronicling African-American Land Preservation Center for Heirs' Property Preservation Performance Saturday, September 22, 2012 • 6pm Tickets: $25 Calvary Baptist Church, Charleston 12th Annual CSO Gospel Christmas with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and CSO Spiritual Ensemble Dr. Isaiah R. McGee, Conductor Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1, 2012 • 7:30pm Tickets: $35 Sottile Theatre, Charleston This Little Light of Mine: I'm Gonna Let It Shine Featuring the CSO Spiritual Ensemble A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Saturday, January 19, 2013 • 7pm free and open to the public North Charleston The Wind and the Mocking Bird: Story of How the Written Word Changed Society Palm Sunday Debut Performance Sunday, March 24, 2013 • 5pm Tickets: $20; $10 seniors/students Downtown Charleston TBD Fifth Annual Charleston International Festival of Choirs Dr. Rollo Dilworth, Guest Conductor April 11-14, 2013 free and open to the public Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston CSO Gospel Choir Tickets and Information Online: www.csogospel.com By phone: (866) 811-4111 At door: (cash or check only) up to one hour before each performance