Summer Performances

SHOWTIMES

JUNE 27, 2026 AT  6:30 PM – National Anthem for River Dragons game
@ Lloyd Hopkins Field, 98 Arnold Palmer Rd, Cottage Hills, IL 62018

JUNE 28, 2026 AT  2 PM
@ Edwardsville’s City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

JULY 2, 2026 AT 6 PM
@ Bethalto Park, E Central St, Bethalto, IL 62010

AUG. 14, 2026 AT 7 PM
@ New Piasa Chautauqua, 12584 Fern Glen Valley Rd, Grafton, IL 62037

Cheers to 25 Years!

The Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS) performed an Echoes of the Past, Sounds of the Future concert in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the choir, followed by an anniversary celebration. Check it out!

GRCS is celebrating 25 wonderful years! Our choir members have made some great memories together.

ACCOMPANIST NEEDED FOR GRCS

The Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS) is looking for a talented pianist to accompany our chorus. Established in 2001, GRCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering music education and appreciation in southwestern Illinois.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A negotiable salary, paid monthly for three performances a year (October, December, April). Performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday matinees. Rehearsals held every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm at Godfrey Methodist Church.

For more information, contact Raynard Brown, Music Director, by calling (618) 604-1319, or Pat Stewart, President, at (618) 292-4742.

Help us create beautiful music for the community!

Singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at an Alton River Dragons game, 2025

Join GRCS

At Great Rivers Choral Society, singing is our hobby! If you enjoy singing and want to meet people who have the same hobby as you, send us a message. We are always looking to build our organization. All age groups are welcome.

Donate to GRCS

As a community-based nonprofit organization, we rely on personal and corporate donations to help defray the costs of producing and presenting high-quality musical programs free of charge to audiences across the River Bend area. In addition, your donations help us maintain our music education and outreach programs.

Christmas Concert, 2025
Christmas Concert, 2025

Donate to GRCS

As a community-based nonprofit organization, we rely on personal and corporate donations to help defray the costs of producing and presenting high-quality musical programs free of charge to audiences across the River Bend area. In addition, your donations help us maintain our music education and outreach programs.

DONATE

For information on how to support our nonprofit organization with a donation, click on the button below.

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JOIN US

New singers are always welcome. Please call (618) 604-1319 or click on the button below for information.

More Info

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Great Rivers Choral Society

Raynard Brown, Music Director

P.O. Box 366
Godfrey, Illinois 62035

P: (618) 604-1319
E: grcssing@gmail.com

GRCS gratefully acknowledges generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council (IAC).