The Lakewood Area Choral Society (LACS) is returning for another full season of concerts in 2023.  The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood High School.  The choir, which was formed in 1986, was to have celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2020.  That celebration occurred in 2022 with the theme being 35th In 37.  Now it’s on to another season of choral singing – its 38th.

Since 1986, close to 600 singers from mid and western Michigan have been members of the choral society.   Singers have commuted from communities as far away as Holt, Eaton Rapids, Portage, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids, as well as Ionia, Grand Ledge, Wayland, Saranac, Hastings, and from within the Lakewood School District.  Currently, with over 80 voices, the choir sings a full range of selections from sacred and secular to classical and contemporary.  The choir is led by founding artistic director and conductor, Dr. Robert C. Oster, with Ethan Holmes serving as accompanist and Cindy Olson as assistant conductor.  The mission of the choral society is to provide for its members an atmosphere that promotes learning and enjoyment of choral music and to provide our audiences with superior performances of choral music.

LACS welcomes new members at any time throughout their season. To learn about becoming a new member visit lacsmusic.org prior to April 10.  Click on “Music” and complete the online form under “Accepting New Members”.  If you would like further information, please email Joanie Oster, Executive Assistant, at lacsmusic@gmail.com or phone 269-967-7246.