The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of auditioned local singers dedicated to excellence in choral performance, will host an online silent auction fundraiser from April 3–12, 2026.
Proceeds from the auction will support essential operational expenses, including the purchase of new music, concert promotion, venue rental fees, and honoraria for accompanists, instrumentalists, and staff. These efforts help ensure the chorus can continue presenting high-quality seasonal concerts—such as its Memorial Day and Christmas performances—free of charge to the public, sustaining its longstanding cultural contributions to Adams County and the surrounding region.
The auction also provides an opportunity to support local businesses, featuring a wide array of items including restaurant gift certificates, museum tickets, tours and experiences, hotel packages, gift baskets, artwork, and more. Bidding is open nationwide, with shipping available for most items. To participate,
visit https://new.biddingowl.com/gcs2026 or access the link through the organization’s website.
Under the direction of John McKay, The Gettysburg Choral Society will also present Celebrate America, a pair of patriotic concerts over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Performances will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel in Gettysburg. The Gettysburg performance is recognized as an official Adams County America250 event.
The program will feature a diverse selection of patriotic and sacred choral works spanning from the Revolutionary War era to the present, including William Billings’ “Chester,” Virgil Thomson’s “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” and Mark Hayes’ “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” along with the chorus favorite “The Gettysburg Address.” A special highlight, “A Tribute to the Armed Services” by Lloyd Larson, will honor veterans and active service members, who are especially encouraged to attend.
Admission to both concerts is free and open to the public; tax-deductible contributions will be gratefully accepted. For more information or to participate in the silent auction, visit gettysburgchoralsociety.org
Source: GCS