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Our Mission
The Mission of the Vero Beach Choral Society is to perform high quality choral music for the enjoyment, enrichment and education of the residents of the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Our Purpose
The Vero Beach Choral Society, a nonprofit, all-inclusive community chorus, gives an opportunity for musicians from all walks of life to present high quality choral performances. Our musical family is led by Dr. Jacob Craig and includes multigenerational members from the Treasure Coast area who are dedicated to the pursuit of musical excellence.
We depend on financial support from the community to maintain a merit-based Young Musician's Scholarship to students in grades 6-12 and musical performances within the community. 100% of donations are applied to this objective.
Dr. Jacob Craig, Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Craig is the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. He received his Bachelor of Music Education and Piano Performance degree from Shorter University in Rome, GA before moving on to Tallahassee, FL to receive his M.M. in Choral Conducting and Literature under Dr. Andre Thomas at Florida State University. As of 2019, Jacob completed his Doctorate of Sacred Music in Performance at the Graduate Theological Foundation and Oxford University. He is also the Director of the ACTS Choristers, Sea Oaks Chorus, John’s Island Singers, and Silver Tones community choirs, and Pipe Major for the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums.
Our History
The Vero Beach Choral Society has been making beautiful choral music and thrilling audiences since its formation in 1984. It is an auditioned community-based and intergenerational ensemble that performs choral art music from the Renaissance through the 21st century. From concerts in Europe to the prestigious Carnegie Hall, the VBCS has continued to grow and outperform itself, as it remains committed to making a difference through its music. The Choral Society tagline encapsulates the reason for its very existence: enriching the community with music, education, and inspiration.
The VBCS has expanded its reach and repertoire and its journey continues to be one filled with interesting and exciting developments. In July 1991, the VBCS was selected to participate in the Bridges of Song Festival for Peach held in Tallinn, Estonia. In 1994, the group represented Vero Beach and by extension the United States at the 10th International Church Music Festival in Coventry, England. This was followed by a two-week tour of England and Scotland, with concerts at two other cathedrals. The VBCS continued to expand its reach. After an extensive audition process, members were accepted to sing in the Haydn Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt and Vienna, Austria. In 2001 and 2005, the VBCS achieved another milestone when it performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
For the VBCS, having an impact in the community is as important as performing. Its yearly scholarship program is but one of the many ways the Choral Society wants to create a legacy of “music with a purpose”. The VBCS strongly believes that music enhances our senses and imagination, bringing joy to our overall environment. Through the centuries music has helped capture the spirit and essence of great moments. Encouraging the future generation of musical talent is essential to preserving this tradition.