Musicology Annotation << Back Of the activities of the Choral Society of the Tambov region Elena О. Kazmina The article provides an overview of the activities of the Choral Society of the Tambov region since the Organization (1957) till transforming into musical society (1987). Characterizing such massive forms of work, as musical lectures, holidays songs, competitions and festivals of national creativity, decade of choral songs, an atypical event – vocal column of 1,000 man – is noted. The main result of the activities of the Choral Society was the creation of choirs in different years – mixed choir, women's choir, chamber choir. Their musical-educational activities, repertoire are presented. The society has provided practical assistance to managers of choirs of district Culture homes. One of the priorities was the work with children, youth. Keywords: Choral Society, Russian choral Society, choral culture regions, Choral Society of the Tambov region, choral performance, holidays songs. Contacts: E-mail: kazmina_elena@bk.ru Pp. 33-43.