Community Chorus at UVMC

The Community Chorus at Upper Valley Music Center aims to create a welcoming space where singers of all abilities can enjoy the art of choral singing in a fun choral community. We sing to build community and wellness, drawing on an eclectic variety of choral music to nourish, invigorate, empower, and connect. Weekly rehearsals take place in two locations, with morning and evening options available. The two rehearsal sections come together for a full-day annual retreat in October, and combined dress rehearsals and performances throughout the year.

Each rehearsal is preceded by a 30-minute mini-class, covering vocal technique and music reading, to help Chorus members build and deepen the skills used in rehearsal. These mini-classes are an optional but strongly encouraged part of joining the Chorus, whether you are new to singing or a long-time choral singer!

The 2024-25 season will be a cumulative and culminating choral experience. Chorus members may begin learning songs in the summer with the aid of professional practice tracks, and new songs will be added throughout the year as others are learned. The Fall concert will comprise those songs that are ready for performance. In March, we will take our music to the community with performances at assisted living and other community centers. In May, we will have our culminating concert for the year, as well as perform at the Upper Valley Music Center’s Sing & Play Festival. Singers may join at any time during the year as long as they are willing to learn the songs (with the aid of practice tracks) that the Chorus has already learned.

When you register, you will choose which weekly rehearsal to attend (Tuesday evening or Thursday morning), but you are welcome to switch rehearsal days when needed.

Caroling 2024 Dates:

Rehearsals December 3, 10, 17
Performances December 7, 13, 19

Spring 2025 Dates:

Rehearsals begin January 7/9
Performances May 3 & 17