The Central Maryland Chorale began as the Laurel Oratorio Society, an association of choir members from local churches, gathered together to sing Brahms' German Requiem at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in 1969. Now celebrating 40 years of performing before appreciative local audiences, the CMC is a non-auditioned chorus which attracts singers from the metropolitan areas of Washington DC and Baltimore who enjoy singing choral masterworks, as well as lighter musical fare.

CMC is a non-profit organization supported by its patrons and advertisers, by grants from the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, the Prince George’s County Council and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Since ticket sales and existing grants pay for only a small portion of our seasons of wonderful music, we ask that you seriously consider becoming a patron of the arts by donating to the CMC.

The CMC meets every Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Laurel Presbyterian Church, 7610 Old Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, Maryland. We would love to have you join us!