Our Story
About The Moreno Valley Master Chorale
Voices Together in Moreno Valley
We are a non-profit community chorale bringing neighbors of every age and background together through song.Â
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Founded in 1986, the Moreno Valley Master Chorale serves as the Official Choral Ambassador for the City of Moreno Valley, creating a place for local singers to make ambitious music together.
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The Chorale presents major concerts throughout the year and has performed in community events and alongside regional musical organizations.
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Contact us to learn more about the Moreno Valley Master Chorale.
Our Mission
The Moreno Valley Master Chorale exists to produce, promote, and preserve the live choral experience. We foster community involvement in the vocal arts, while nurturing the joy of musical expression for all.
Concert Highlights
Photos from our most recent performance.
Memories Made Through Music
Meet the Staff
The dedicated team behind our music, bringing artistry and care to every rehearsal and performance.
Dr. Gheorghe has served as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Moreno Valley Master Chorale since 2005. He holds a Master of Music Performance from the University of Redlands and a Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Southern California, with additional conducting studies in Germany under Erich Klein, Horst Gehann, and Herbert Blomstedt.
An accomplished conductor, oboist, composer, arranger, and educator, Dr. Gheorghe has performed throughout the United States and Europe and taught at institutions including USC, the University of Redlands, La Sierra University, UCR, and Riverside City College. His scholarly work includes significant contributions to music theory and Byzantine music studies.
He currently serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Moreno Valley Master Chorale and Music Director and Conductor of the Loma Linda Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Viorel Gheorghe
Artistic Director
Phillip Pitcher
Accompanist
Biography coming soon.
Meet the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors guides the chorale with thoughtful leadership, supporting our singers, performances, and mission in the Moreno Valley community.
Name
Position
Brian Thiebaux
President
Delores Garrison
Vice President
Aki Caszatt
Secretary
Katie Evans
Treasurer
Estella Cox
Board Member
Karen Janiga
Board Member
Ruth Van Hala
Board Member