THE KING’S COUNTERPOINT

Choral Music to Stir the Soul

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ABOUT THE KING'S COUNTERPOINT

The King’s Counterpoint is a unique professional vocal ensemble that specializes in the performance of sacred and secular music from the Middle Ages through the modern era, combining polyphony, literature, art and dialogue to create exceptional music presented within an historical context. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, KCP has as its primary mission the exploration of the variety and beauty found in a cappella vocal music: from chant to 20th-century, medieval carols to the avant-garde, The King's Counterpoint is committed to the creation of delightful programs designed to entertain, educate, and above all to stir the soul.

We invite you to learn more about our gifted Vocalists, Directors, and our "sister" ensembles

via the links below - and thank you for your interest in The King's Counterpoint!

Meet the Vocalists of The King's Counterpoint

Musical Director David Acres

Assistant Director Gregory Pittman

Executive Artistic Director Dr. Judith Acres

Associate Director Paul Thomas

Contrapunctus

Cantores Charleston

Counterpoint

Upcoming Events

Sun, Sep 26
Charleston
HOMECOMING - Songs and Southern Hospitality
Join KCP as we launch our 2021-22 Concert Season by welcoming our audiences back "HOME" with a concert of favorites followed by a good old-fashioned homecoming reception - we've missed being with you!
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Sun, Dec 19
Charleston
Christmas Traditions
A fun and festive concert of sacred and secular favorites from across the centuries - presented by King's Counterpoint & Cantores Charleston!
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Mon, Dec 20
Charleston
Christmas Traditions
A fun and festive concert of sacred and secular favorites from across the centuries - presented by King's Counterpoint & Cantores Charleston!
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Sat, Mar 19
Location is TBD
Esther - The First English Oratorio (Rescheduled from 2020!)
Handel's landmark work of 1732 was an incredible musical event, one which launched the genre of the Oratorio. And KCP couldn't be more excited to bring back our dear friends - members of the NC Baroque Orchestra, countertenor Charles Humphries, and tenor Paul Thompson - for this wonderful event!
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Sun, Mar 20
Location is TBD
Esther - The First English Oratorio (Rescheduled from 2020!)
Handel's landmark work of 1732 was an incredible musical event, one which launched the genre of the Oratorio. And KCP couldn't be more excited to bring back our dear friends - members of the NC Baroque Orchestra, countertenor Charles Humphries, and tenor Paul Thompson - for this wonderful event!
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Fri, Mar 25
Cleveland
Lenten Reflections
Join King's Counterpoint as we travel to Cleveland, OH, and join with our sister ensemble Contrapunctus Early Music for a wonderful program of Lenten choral masterpieces. Featuring the music of Allegri, Tallis, Tavener, and more.
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Sat, Jul 09
Buckfast Abbey
Celestial Counterpoint
Featuring the Principal Choir of KCP along with vocalists from our 'sister' choirs of Counterpoint (Devon, UK), Contrapunctus Early Music (Cleveland, OH), and our High Voices ensemble, Cantores Charleston!
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Mon, Jul 11
Canterbury Cathedral
2022 Choral Residency at Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England (Postponed from 2021)
KCP is excited to return to England in the summer of 2022 and represent the Holy City of Charleston, SC! Click the "More Info" button below to find out more - and to support the vocalists of King's Counterpoint!
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