Lexington Singers: About Us
The Lexington Singers is one of the oldest continuously performing independent community choral groups in America. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the Singers currently comprises approximately 180 voices. Since its founding in 1959, the group has entertained hundreds of audiences throughout Kentucky, the United States, and the world.Recent performances have included, among other works, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, Mozart's Requiem, Brahms' German Requiem, Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky, and Verdi's Requiem. There are eight performances in the concert season, including concerts with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, an annual performance of Handel's Messiah, and a very popular spring Pops concert. Tour concerts have included performances at St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican, St. Mark's basilica in Venice, Vienna's Hofburg Palace, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and two concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Our Music Leadership
- Dr. Jefferson Johnson, Music Director and Conductor
- Mr. Jay Flippin, Accompanist and Composer
- Dr. Johnie Dean, Assistant Director and Composer
- Dr. Phyllis Jenness, Conductor Emeritus
- Mr. James Ross Beane, Conductor Emeritus
- Ms. Ann Robinson, Accompanist Emeritus