We are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on Community and making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very di...  moreWe are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on Community and making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very different people, but together, through song, we have one heartbeat.  

The purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive Community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship p...  moreThe purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive Community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship programs that foster Community among its members and encourages music-making of the highest level, understanding that music exists in all areas of our lives. Through participation in the Rise Up Chorus, participants will: Understand that we all have value Understand that WE ARE the music, not just makers of music Music isn’t limited to rehearsal and performance. Music envelops our lives and becomes who we are. We use music to do good in the world We use music for healing We use music to serve others We are a place for everyone We break down barriers and do the right thing every time. It’s okay to make mistakes… as long as we learn from them We teach life skills through music: Collaboration Apprenticeship Mentorship Part...    less

Recorded at a Hullabaloo rehearsal in November 2013. Te Aroha by Nick Prater, sung by Hullabaloo Community Quire. Musical Director Kirsty Martin.

Pam Shen No - This song is about God telling Noah to build the Ark. After the workshop there was time so they asked us to sing them some songs. This was in Dokkum, Friesland

Chorale Acadienne is a vocal ensemble made up of people from our Community who have been auditioned and are committed to the rehearsal and concert schedule set forth each season.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

The Male Choir of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) at 9th World Choir Games in Sochi (Russia) Category: C14 Male Choirs Result: 82.75, GOLD, QII

We strive to become the standard for choral excellence in the Las Vegas Valley and across Nevada. Our goal is share high quality choral literature between great singers and with the audiences of our Community. We also aim to help other arts ensembles in t...  moreWe strive to become the standard for choral excellence in the Las Vegas Valley and across Nevada. Our goal is share high quality choral literature between great singers and with the audiences of our Community. We also aim to help other arts ensembles in the valley to build a stronger music Community.  

We are a Community choir under the musical director of long time conductor Philip Hagemann. We currently have about 35-40 members and new members are always welcome. We meet Monday evenings, Sept through May, at Greenmeadow Waldorf School in Chestnut R...  moreWe are a Community choir under the musical director of long time conductor Philip Hagemann. We currently have about 35-40 members and new members are always welcome. We meet Monday evenings, Sept through May, at Greenmeadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, NY.