Kelly Street Chorus raises voices in harmony, heritage
In this March 17, 2018 photo, members of the Kelly Street Chorus give an outdoor performance in New Hope, PA. The all-male ensemble, which formed more than 140 years ago, was initially led by Dublin-born composer, conductor and cellist Victor Herbert. (Kelly Street Chorus/Facebook)
By Gina Christian • Posted March 16, 2021
An Irish composer’s legacy lives on in Philadelphia, thanks to a vocal ensemble whose members hail from several archdiocesan parishes.
For the past 140 years, the Kelly Street Chorus has been raising its voices (and a few glasses) in harmony and heritage, delighting audiences with its repertoire of show tunes, jazz standards and the occasional barbershop piece.