Chorus Austin kicks off its 62nd season, marking the first season of award-winning pianist, innovator, and arts administrator Carla McElhaney’s position as new Executive Director of Chorus Austin.

Journeys sets the tone for Chorus Austin’s season, which is centered around the theme Songs for the Journey, featuring new works and beloved masterpieces to light the way on our shared journey. The concert features works by the winners of the 12th Annual Composer's Competition.

The Composer’s Competition Winners include Joshua Maynard’s The Skipping Stone (Winner of the Young Composers Division) and Paul Winchester’s The Road Less Traveled By (Winner of the Open Division). Additionally, Martin Blessinger’s Sonnet 130 (Runner-Up of the Open Division) will be performed on the program.

In addition to being featured on the Journeys program, the winner of each division will receive a cash prize and a live recording of their composition.