# Seoul Metropolitan Chorus
**Wikidata**: [Q66629634](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66629634)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/seoul-metropolitan-chorus

## Summary
The Seoul Metropolitan Chorus is a professional choir based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1978. It operates under the Sejong Center Foundation and is recognized as a prominent ensemble in Korean choral music.

## Key Facts
- Founded in April 1978
- Operated under the official name "서울시립합창단" from 1978 to 1999
- Changed official name to "서울시합창단" in 1999
- Instance of: choir
- Country: South Korea
- Parent organization: Sejong Center Foundation
- KISTI ID: K000361241
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture ID: E0028028

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Seoul Metropolitan Chorus founded?
A: The Seoul Metropolitan Chorus was founded in April 1978.

### Q: What is the official name of the Seoul Metropolitan Chorus?
A: The choir was officially named "서울시립합창단" from 1978 to 1999, then changed to "서울시합창단" in 1999.

### Q: Under which organization does the Seoul Metropolitan Chorus operate?
A: The Seoul Metropolitan Chorus operates under the Sejong Center Foundation.

## Why It Matters
The Seoul Metropolitan Chorus represents a significant cultural institution in South Korea's performing arts landscape. As a professional choir established by the Seoul city government, it serves as both a cultural ambassador for the city and a platform for choral excellence in Korea. The ensemble contributes to the preservation and advancement of choral music traditions while providing high-quality performances for the public. Its long-standing presence since 1978 demonstrates the sustained commitment to choral arts in Seoul's cultural policy and helps maintain Korea's position in the international choral community.

## Notable For
- One of Korea's oldest professional city choirs, established in 1978
- Official choir of Seoul city, representing the capital in cultural events
- Operated continuously for over four decades under changing official names
- Associated with the prestigious Sejong Center Foundation
- Recognized in the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture with dedicated ID E0028028

## Body
### Historical Development
The Seoul Metropolitan Chorus was established in April 1978 as a professional choral ensemble representing Seoul. The choir has undergone one official name change during its history, operating as "서울시립합창단" (Seoul City Choir) from its founding until 1999, when it became "서울시합창단" (Seoul Choir).

### Organizational Structure
The choir functions as a professional ensemble under the Sejong Center Foundation, which provides administrative and operational support. This relationship connects the chorus to one of Korea's most important cultural institutions.

### Identification and Classification
The ensemble is classified as a choir (instance_of: choir) and maintains multiple identifiers for cataloging purposes, including KISTI ID K000361241 and Encyclopedia of Korean Culture ID E0028028. The choir also has aliases in Korean (서울시립합창단, 서울시합창단) and Japanese (ソウル市立合唱団).

### Cultural Significance
As a municipal choir, the Seoul Metropolitan Chorus plays a vital role in Seoul's cultural offerings, performing at official city events and contributing to the capital's artistic reputation. The ensemble's longevity since 1978 demonstrates its importance in maintaining choral traditions in Korean cultural life.

## References

1. [Source](http://sjartgroups.or.kr/intro/chorus/history.asp?companyName=chorus)