About BICS

 

In 1963, the choirs of First United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, First Christian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church combined forces to form an Interfaith Choir. The following concert, St. Mark's Episcopal Church was added. This group evolved into the Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society.

Over the succeeding years, members of the Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society have represented more than forty churches and synagogues. A unique choral organization in Southeast Texas, this truly ecumenical group comes together annually working in beautiful harmony to prepare and present a concert of fine sacred choral music as a gift to the Southeast Texas community.

 

Financial support for the choir comes from individual donations and sponsorships, as well as ongoing grants such as the Texas Commission on the Arts, through the Southeast Texas Arts Council.

 

 

The Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society is steeped in history and tradition.

 

A Rich History...

 

Fifty-eight concerts in forty-eight consecutive years; this is our history, and one of which we are justly proud. Thanks to the support of many ministers of the area, the dedication of the members, many who have been with us for the entire 46 years, and the artistry of the singers and instrumentalists alike, the Society has been very successful over the years and enjoys prospects of many more years of contribution to the music culture of Beaumont and the surrounding Southeast Texas area. More than forty churches of several denominations, the synagogues, and the music faculty of Lamar University have been represented on an annual basis.

Members receive no remuneration. Each furnishes his or her own scores and costume for the performance. Rehearsals for the concert begin in mid-August and continue on consecutive Sundays until the Annual Concert Performance in November. Donors, Special Grants, and grants from the Southeast Texas Arts Council, The Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, the Wilton and Effie Mae Hebert Foundation, and over the years, the support of the Mobil Oil Foundation, combined with other donations, make possible our 59th performance in fall 2010.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach.