Celebrating over 50 years of history, the Fairfax Choral Society has as its mission is to enrich the lives we touch through the performance, education, and appreciation of choral art. With ten ensembles and eighteen musicianship classes, FCS is one of the largest choral groups in Northern Virginia and the only organization providing opportunities to nearly 400 choral singers from preschool through adult. The Adult Symphonic Chorus, comprised of about 120 volunteers who audition annually, is conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Douglas Mears. The Adult Chorus has received rave reviews for its performance of choral masterworks in collaboration with the Fairfax Symphony, Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Arts Society, National Symphony Orchestra, City of Fairfax Band, and other arts organizations in the region. The Washington Post has described the FCS Chorus as "...confident and polished...this chorus produced waves of gorgeous tones and a rich tapestry of color...the effect of some very skillful conducting." The FCS Youth Choruses, under the direction of Patrick Vaughn, Caroline Crocker, and Bonny Tynch, provide singers ages five to nineteen the opportunity to expand their vocal experience in an auditioned choral program. Almost 250 singers participate in fourteen classes and eight performing ensembles at three campuses located in Annandale, Herndon, and Woodbridge. The FCS Youth Choruses have sung for choral festivals, schools, church concert series, with the National Symphony Orchestra and the American Youth Philharmonic, at the White House, and in collaboration with other youth choruses throughout the Washington area. In addition to the choirs, FCS has a rigorous music education program for all ages, including early childhood and adult classes. Whether as a participant or audience member, there is something for everyone at the Fairfax Choral Society!