About the Sun City Chorus & Orchestra
The Sun City Chorus & Orchestra has been a cornerstone of musical entertainment for the community for more than 25 years. Under the direction of Music Director Art Hansen and Assistant Director and accompanist Lorraine Hansen, this talented group brings together over 70 vocalists and nearly 30 instrumentalists. Their performances feature harmonically rich selections from a range of genres, including Broadway, movie soundtracks, gospel, rock, and traditional favorites.
Art
Hansen
Director of Music
Art is a New York City native who attended both Hunter College School of Music and the Julliard School. His major focus was voice with additional work in Composition, Choral Conducting and instrumental music. His graduate degree is from the City University of New York earning a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Art has performed in more than twenty Opera productions and in more than thirty regional and touring productions of Broadway musicals. He has appeared as a soloist with Norman Luboff, Robert Shaw, Ralph Hunter, Robert DeCormier and the New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall.
Lorraine Hansen
Accompanist
& Assistant Director
Lorraine, a Philadelphia native, attended Sarah Lawrence College. She received advanced piano instruction at the Manhattan School of Music studying, most notably, with Frank Martori. While in New York, Lorraine spent her time working as an accompanist for young opera artists at the Metropolitan Opera Studio, as well as accompanying the Julliard string program under Dorothy Delay.
Seasonal Performances
Each spring, the ensemble presents concerts filled with a variety of bright, lively, and upbeat music that energizes audiences. As the year draws to a close, their holiday concerts in early December have become a beloved tradition for residents and their families. These festive performances signal the start of the holiday season and include familiar tunes, presented in creative arrangements. For every concert, the director carefully selects a theme and curates a program that blends new arrangements with well-known pieces, ensuring each show is both fresh and memorable.
Teamwork & Community Involvement
The success of the Sun City Chorus & Orchestra is built upon teamwork and community engagement. Associate members and singers take on a variety of essential roles, such as ushers, stage managers, ticket sellers, program creators, advertising representatives, stage set-up crews, and flyer distributors. This collaborative approach allows the organization to function smoothly and ensures that every performance is a community effort.
Looking Ahead
With a legacy of outstanding musical performances, the Sun City Chorus & Orchestra looks forward to many more years of bringing great music to the Sun City community.