The Athens Choral Society was organized in 1971 as a community chorus with membership open, without audition, to anyone who enjoys learning and performing major works of choral music. There are over 90 participants in the group.
Members generally live in and around Athens, Georgia.
The current director is Dr. Dell Hitchcock . Rehearsals in 2001 began January 9. It will be presented in Hodgson Hall at UGA Performing Arts Center. Selections will consist of works from previous concerts dating back to 1971. The Society will be joined in five of the selections by the Madison County High School Chorus, director Jeffery Patrick.