Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus circa 2015, directed by Paul McGahie. Our current director is Joy Mehrtens.

Since December 1952, GCMC has been a musical tradition enjoyed by thousands of people along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. The volunteer chorus presents Christmas and Easter performances of selections from G.F. Handel's timeless oratorio, Messiah.

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Announcing the 2024 Messiah Chorus Hootenanny!

Help us kick off our rehearsals for Season 72 with a good old-fashioned singalong!
Bring a covered dish and a friend! (Members can also pay their $25 annual dues!)

Monday, October 14, 2024, First United Methodist Church of Gulfport
6:00 pm

Young Artists Vocal Competition

Applications are now being accepted for our 13th annual YAVC!
Read more about this year's competition

Friends of GCMC

Do you regularly attend our performances and wish to support our musical mission?

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Watch our Christmas 2023 Season

Videos of this season's performances. Also visit our Videos page to view performances from previous years.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023
St. Michael Catholic Church, Biloxi, MS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, MS

Video Visit to the GCMC Exhibit at the Gulfport Museum of History