Montgomery County Chorale and

The Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra (MCCO, formerly the Academy Chorale and Orchestra) was founded in 1998 by Michael Kemp as an outreach ensemble of Germantown Academy. Michael s vision was to offer the joy of making music to all. Membership was open, without audition, to parents, staff, and community members. Since its founding, MCCO has offered high quality performances of a mostly classical repertoire, including masterworks and smaller pieces as well as serious contemporary music, for orchestra and full chorus. MCCO is the only organization in the area presenting both a chorus and orchestra for all performances, offering local musicians and singers an opportunity to use their talents while providing the local community a chance to hear live performances of great music that are both affordable and convenient to access.