Wilmington Choral Society

Wilmington Community Chorus

The Wilmington Community Chorus is a place where people from all walks of life can come together and sing and make music together. It's a new type of chorus that is open to every singer - no matter where they are in their singing career. For those singers who have much experience reading music and singing, they'll be incredibly helpful guiding the way for younger and less experienced singers.

For those just starting out, all vocal parts will be pre-recorded and put online so that parts may be learned in advance of rehearsals and you'll be taught how to "read along" in an intuitive way. ALL singers are welcome in our chorus. (Please note, however, this is an adult chorus, with some exceptions made for older high school singers.)

Our repertoire will differ than most. While we certainly want to perform and honor traditional choral music, we'll also show that the human voice is capable of creating dynamic and intriguing and thought-provoking music. This will include acappella pieces, jazz, contemporary music, cabaret pieces and more. Music and shows that are vocally fantastic and unique and draw the audience back and wanting more! Our goal is to present three concerts per year: one holiday concert, one spring concert, and one "cabaret" style performance where members can perform some of their favorite tunes in costume and with choreography. We'd also like to utilitze the town local TV channel and engage the town community as often as possible.

We want show the vast amount of talent that Wilmingon has to offer and to show that music has a place in our community. It brings joy, helps us celebrate our triumphs and troubles, tells our stories, and brings us all together as one - as a community. Our chorus will help, heal, and spread hope and happiness in our community.

Windham Chamber Singers

The Windham Chamber Singers gained international attention in 1996 by winning the Prize of Vienna at the 25th International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. Since then, they have captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Their accomplishments have been recognized on the NBC Nightly News and National Public Radio. The Chamber Singers have appeared on CBS This Morning, the Today Show, and in their own prime time holiday special broadcast on WGME TV. The choir has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Notre Dame Basilica (Montreal) and the White House. The Chamber Singers have appeared in concert with artists including John Rutter, Josh Groban, The Celtic Tenors, Dougie MacLean, and Sean Slaughter and Master Stroke Queen Tribute. Their American Family Holiday concerts have become a holiday tradition in the Lakes Region and have featured renowned guests such as Jodi Benson, Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary), Sutton Foster, Norm Lewis, Lindsay Mendez, and Mandy Gonzalez. They have made 4 guest appearances at the Magic of Christmas concerts with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, most recently in December, 2018.

The choir has released 5 CDs on the Pine Point label and has appeared on numerous other recordings, either as background singers or as contributors on various compilation recordings. In June, 2018, they celebrated the 30th anniversary of the choir with a 2-day reunion that welcomed back hundreds of alumni. The anniversary was recognized with the commission of a new piece, "Find Where the Beauty Is" by award winning composer, Jim Papoulis.

Windom Area Chordhustlers

Windsong

Begun by a brave few back in 1979 as a single act for a community event, Windsong - Cleveland's Feminist Chorus became all official in 2002. What started as a handful of hearty souls is now more than 45+ voices strong.

And to this day, Windsong sings its heart out.

Windsong Chamber Choir

Windsong was formed in the fall of 1991 by Kerry and Marilee Barnett to promote and perform unique virtuoso chamber music in the style of European professional ensembles. The group s signature sound is a cappella singing with a unique multiplicity of voice parts, but the choir often performs other featured works with instruments and full orchestra. The only semi-professional choir in the OKC metro area, Windsong is comprised of volunteer singers from throughout Oklahoma who bring an impressive range of musical experience and expertise to the organization. Windsong is a non-proft 501(c)3 organization but it operates in a semi-professional capacity because the organization provides for all of the singers' performance-related expenses.

Windward Choral Society

The primary purpose and mission of the Windward Choral Society is to promote the joy, love, appreciation and value of multi-cultural choral music within the Windward O'ahu community through a non-auditioned community-based chorus made up of mixed voices (SATB) from high school ages and up who are residents throughout the Island of O'ahu.

WCS seeks to achieve this mission by serving the Windward O'ahu community through the performing arts, engaging in community outreach and service, and pursuing musical excellence among the non-auditioned community-based choral membership. The vision of WCS is to have a fun, dynamic and inclusive choral community in Windward O'ahu that is bonded through the universal language of music.

Windy City Gay Chorus

WCPA is the umbrella organization that encompasses the Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire.

Windy City Treble Quire

Windy City Performing Arts (WCPA) was incorporated in 1983 as an independent not-for-profit umbrella organization for Windy City Gay Chorus, Aria: Windy City Women's Ensemble (later renamed to Windy City Treble Quire), Unison: Windy City Lesbian and Gay Singers, and Windy City Slickers. (Unison and Windy City Slickers are currently on hiatus.)

Each ensemble in WCPA performs a variety of musical styles from classical to pop. We pride ourselves on musical excellence regardless of the style of music. The choruses have a history of performing major choral works including special commissioned pieces.

In September 2003, the performing ensembles of WCPA made history by becoming the first choruses in a Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) organization to sing the National Anthem at an Illinois professional sporting event, at the Chicago Free Press sponsored "Out At The Ballgame" day at U.S. Cellular Field, opening for the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians game.

Our choruses have had a rich and rewarding history. WCPA members have performed with Steppenwolf Theatre and Redmoon Theatre companies, participated in the opening ceremonies of the new modern wing of the Art Institute and have even performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the Susan Komen Sing for the Cure project.

Wings Over Jordan

On 9 Jan. 1938 the group adopted the (Image)(Image) name Wings Over Jordan Choir and The Wings Over Jordan national broadcasting began. WOJC Choir, ca. 1940s. WRHS. performed a decade long series of weekly, sometimes daily, programs for CBS and WGAR exclusively. WOJC was the first full-time professional black choir in America. At its height, the choir performed before sold-out, non-segregated audiences in over 40 states, 5 European countries, Canada, and Mexico. During WORLD WAR II, under USO sponsorship, WOJC toured Army camps in Europe. WOJC's fame resulted in the publication of a songbook and record album, a movie contract, performances with major symphony orchestras, and an invitation to sing at the White House. The choir received numerous honors, including radio's prestigious Peabody Award.

Winnebagoland

The Winnebagoland Barbershop Chorus takes pride in its many service activities and giving back to the community. On an annual basis, we help support two or more local charities from our fundraising events. Charities are chosen by a committee that assesses many contenders and makes selections after extensive research and discussion. We also award college scholarships to students majoring in music education, and provide funding to high school students attending Young Men In Harmony camps.

Our group is active year round and has its annual show in March. In May, we sponsor a Youth in Harmony Festival to encourage young men's interest in barbershopping. During the summer, on three or four non-consecutive Sundays, we visit various local churches and sing two songs. Its not unusual for us to sing at 10 different churches on a given Sunday morning. Annually, in late fall, we present our Barbershop Dinner Concert at La Sure's Hall in Oshkosh.

Winston-Salem Girls Chorus

Winston-Salem Girls Chorus began as Central Carolina Children's Chorus in 1999, enjoying many years of choral excellence in Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad. The chorus is now a multi-leveled, community-based choir organization for girls from 2nd - 12th grades in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas.

A partner with Music and Arts Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church, WSGC's mission is to offer a joyful and empowering experience for girls and young women through vocal musical education and artistic excellence in performance. The choir organization is comprised of three levels: UPBEAT!, LYRICA, and ENCORE, directed by Anne Saxon. Suzanne Maggs is the Assistant Director.

Wiregrass Sacred Harp Singers

African American Sacred Harp singing conventions in southeastern Alabama began near the last third of the 19th century. While singing, for the most part, the same repertory of Sacred Harp music as their Anglo American counterparts, a vocal stylistic difference is clearly apparent.

During a typical convention singing the participants arrange themselves in a square according to voice part, the basses facing the trebles, and the tenors facing the altos. A song leader stands in the middle of the square leading the singers first through the notes to the songs and then through the lyrics, a practice emanating from the traditional singing school classes, where singers are taught to sing the notes and then the words.

Wisconsin Chamber Choir

Wisconsin Chamber Choir, Inc. (the Corporation) is created and shall be operated exclusively to uphold superlative musical performance standards, to promote healthy vocal technique, to promote cultural enhancement and artistic appreciation for music in various languages and from many countries, to encourage community interaction, outreach and service, and to promote choral music education for audiences and singers with a broad range of musical samplings from the historic beginnings of choral music to contemporary works, including commissioned pieces.

Wise Guys

The original members of Wise Guys met in 1995. From the beginning, the biggest obstacle was getting together for rehearsals. You see, the quartet members have never lived in the same city. Over the history of the quartet, the guys have lived in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Orlando and Gainesville, Florida as well as in Atlanta GA, Raleigh NC, and Columbia SC. Whew! In the fall of 1998, they became Sunshine District (State of Florida) Champions. Wise Guys have continued to compete with the best quartets in the world and are currently ranked 27th internationally. Today, the quartet consists of four experienced performers with a variety of musical backgrounds. As you will read, a couple of the guys are professional musicians. Their comedic flair continues to delight audiences around the globe. As if their music wasn't big enough, with a minimum height of six foot three inches tall, the fingertip-to-fingertip span of this svelte foursome resembles that of Boeing 747. The common thread between them is the love of entertaining audiences, thus these gentle giants have begun carving their own niche in the Barbershop Harmony Society as well as in the hearts of many.

Wolf River Harmony

An all women's barbershop chorus based in the Shawano area of Wisconsin. Come see what all the excitement is about! We'll help you... find your voice!

Wolf River Singers

womanSong Chorale of West Virginia

womanSong chorale of West Virginia is the only all-female community choir in West Virginia. womanSong brings local female singers together in a community that shares a commitment to excellence in musicianship and a passion for performing. Under the direction of Jeanette Bowlby, womanSong incorporates traditional, classical, contemporary, and multicultural styles of music into concert repertoire and highlights works by female composers.

Womansong of Asheville

Womansong is Asheville's longest-running and largest women's community chorus, a welcoming up to 75 member choir and village. We are women of diverse ages, musical abilities. backgrounds and perspectives who sing together to nurture and uplift ourselves and our community.

Lively accompaniment is provided by a variety of instrumentalists, sometimes along with dancing, drumming and poetry. Through both its music and community efforts, Womansong brings women together to nurture our community and our world. The chorus promotes unity and honors cultural diversity with songs that celebrate many themes in women's lives, including empowerment, spirituality, healing and humor.

From 1994 - 2017 Womansong was directed by Debbie Nordeen, who led the chorus through it's 30th Anniversary season in 2017. Over the years, Womansong has performed for a variety of community events and at concert venues all over Asheville, and is proud to support local causes, such as Homeward Bound, Helpmate, Our Voice, Planned Parenthood, and Habitat for Humanity.

Today, Womansong continues to evolve. We are led by our wonderful Artistic Director Althea Gonzalez,and look forward to partnering with local organizations to support and celebrate women's issues.

Women in Harmony Of Maine

Women in Harmony is an affirming and inclusive community of women who sing for social justice and the joy of making and performing music together.

Recognizing the power of music to bring people together, we work to build bridges of understanding, striving for unity among all people, regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, sex, gender identity/expression, disability, economic background, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

We seek to make an impact on our community through musical experiences.

We seek to change hearts and minds to make a better world. We seek to create a community where we support one another in performance and in life.

Women of Note

Women of Note, a chorus open to all women, promotes musical excellence in 4-part a cappella harmony by providing music education, encouraging personal and artistic growth and inspiring others with the joy of music through community outreach.

Women of Note Massachusetts

Women of Note is made up of members of all ages and all walks of life. Previous singing experience is helpful but not a requirement for participation. We view ourselves as a close-knit and supportive place to learn and grow as singers. Women of Note can help you become the singer you have always wanted to be!

Barbershop is not just singing. We also need other skills and talents: theatrics, choreography, fundraising, leadership, costume design, organization, show production and more. We need your special talents and your voice.

Women of Song

Women of Song is an adult women s community choir providing an opportunity for lifelong choral singing of a wide variety and caliber of music since 1986. The choir includes women of all ages - from their 20s to 80s - from across the Twin Cities. We seek to provide free-will offering concerts whenever possible. Our concerts have included performances at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, Fort Snelling Chapel, Special Olympics, senior centers, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Holidazzle, and professional sporting arenas. As ambassadors of music and Minnesota, Women of Song has achieved a broadening of our members horizons and understanding of the world by participating in choral festivals and competitions in the United States; Salzburg and Vienna, Austria; and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. Most recently, the choir completed a tour of Prague and Vienna in June of 2022, including a friendship concert with the award-winning Prague Mixed Choir.

Women of the World

Women of the World was formed to bring women musicians from across the globe onto a common platform to collaborate and create, not only through the sharing of music, but also to explore and celebrate the differences in ideologies, and cultural tenets that exist in the daily lives of women all over the world.

Honoring global folk traditions, their repertoire spans music in 29 languages. In many ways, the ensemble is a microcosm of the world, with members working closely together, not just to create and perform music, but also learning about each other's countries, cultures, languages, beliefs and practices.

2014 Harmony Sweepstakes champions, nominees for the 2013 Boston Music Awards and 2014 Independent Music Awards, Women of the World has toured North America and Asia, having collaborated with many industry legends including Grammy-award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon, Angelique Kidjo. Women of the World continues to serve as cultural ambassadors of peace and unity through music and has delighted audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, Boston Symphony Hall, as well as through collaborations with the United Nations, amongst others.

Women with Wings

This fun loving group of women has come together in song since the fall of 1995 creating a sense of community by singing songs of inspiration for themselves that will also inspire you as well. Women with Wings was founded on the principle that one should always encourage the woman next to you to sing for the joy of the music. Many in the chorus have discovered the power residing in themselves to make music, sing from their hearts, and together create beauty, harmony, and fun.

Through the years, Women With Wings has performed at various community events such as the Annual National Aids Awareness Day and with GALA Choruses in Denver Colorado.

Women's Choral Society

Eugene's first women's choir was chartered 1934. Enrollment opens twice yearly in September & February. Visit womenschoralsociety.org for more information.

Women's Chorus of Dallas

The Women's Chorus of Dallas promotes the strength, diversity, and empowerment of women by performing high-quality music to entertain, inspire, and serve the community.

The Chorus annually presents the Voices of Women event in March with area college and high school singers at Moody Performance Hall and has performed onstage with Moira Smiley + VOCO, Hugh Jackman, Demi Lovato, Lesley Gore, and Victoria Clark, among others.

Women's Voices Chorus

WVC has evolved into the premier Triangle chorus for sopranos and altos. While performing a wide and diverse repertoire, we remain steadfast in support of our threefold mission to: provide a welcoming place in the Triangle for women to share the joy of singing together, promote choral works written by and for women, and strive to achieve the highest standards of musical excellence.

Read on for more in-depth information about the chorus that's been called "versatile and innovative" and "a special treasure, worthy of the attention of serious music lovers throughout the Triangle and beyond."

WomenSing

Since 1965 WomenSing has engaged and delighted audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Their reputation for excellence draws members from the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Singing with a vibrant and beautifully blended sound, WomenSing programs include both the traditional and the unexpected, featuring great landmarks of the treble repertoire, seldom-performed works, new music, commissions from nationally recognized composers, and familiar music from all eras. Performances include rewarding collaborations with major performing groups such as San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, Jubilate Orchestra, California Shakespeare Theatre, Dimensions Dance Theater of Oakland, Piedmont East Bay Children's Choirs, and Contra Costa Children's Chorus and the finest Bay Area musicians.

Woodbridge Community Choir

The Woodbridge Community Choir (WCC) is a volunteer organization with members of any age and from all walks of life.

There are no auditions to join - the only requirement is that you love to sing! We are proud to include many professional and amateur musicians, both choral and instrumental, in our membership. The musical directors, accompanists and soloists are also volunteers and have included some of the area's leading musicians.

The WCC is an IRS designated 501(c)3 non profit organization and is funded in a variety of ways. We receive grants from the Prince William County Arts Council, a division of the Prince William County Park Authority. We also depend on tax deductible donations and free will offerings.

Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra is an arts organization that is unique in the Twin Cities. It is the only musical group in the US whose primary mission is to provide food to people in need. 100% of the proceeds from freewill offerings collected at the concerts are given to local food shelves in the areas they perform.

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra performs 10 - 12 concerts per year in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Members come from all across the Twin Cities and western Minnesota communities. The musical genres span from classical, hymns, patriotic, gospel and more. There are no auditions required to join, but those interested should have a strong musical ability and performance experience. Rehearsals and performances run from September - November and January - April. Rehearsals are 9 - 12:00 on Saturdays at New Life Academy in Woodbury, MN. Concerts are held Sundays at 4:00 and include venues in and around the Twin Cities, Red Wing, Wabasha, Mora, Willmar, Olivia and more.

Woodlands Chorale

The Woodlands Chorale is a community chorus that performs in The Woodlands, TX about 23 miles north of the city of Houston. For the fifteen years prior to 2009, this chorale was under the umbrella of The Woodlands Symphony and was known as The Woodlands Symphony Chorus. When the symphony ceased performing in the Spring 2009, the core chorus members and artistic director chose to follow their vision to perform beautiful classical and contemporary choral music for our community.

Wooten Choral Ensemble

Founded in 1949 by the late Dr. Robert E. Wooten, Sr., the "Ensemble" remains the oldest community choir in the country. Not only a pioneer in the arena of "Gospel Music", the "Ensemble" has counted as part of its mission the preservation of Spirituals, Anthems and the Hymns of the church. The choir, over the years, has traveled extensively throughout the United States and has ministered in hospitals, penal institutions, nursing homes and concert halls bringing the "Good News" to any that would hear. The choir has been featured on radio, television and theatrical stage including a recent appearance in the Chicago premier of Three Mo' Tenors. The choir has also presented a dramatic production of its own "Wouldn't Take Nothin' For My Journey" which recreates the evolution of Black Music from slavery to today and from Gospel to Jazz. The "Ensemble" now under the directorship of Robert E. Wooten, Jr. boast members currently from three generations of families!

Worcester Children's Chorus

The mission of the Worcester Children's Chorus is to enrich the lives of children throughout Worcester County by providing a quality musical experience through training in choral singing.

Worcester Chorus

The Worcester Chorus of Music Worcester has the unique distinction of being one of the most outstanding on-going choral groups in the United States. Founded in 1858 to sing at the first annual Worcester Music Festival in the newly-built Mechanics Hall, the 100-member group includes both amateur and professional singers from Worcester County, northern Connecticut and the Boston area. Its repertoire includes not only choral masterpieces, but also contemporary literature, arrangements of American folk songs, classics from musical theater and commissioned works. Each year the Chorus performs with orchestras and soloists in Mechanics Hall as part of Music Worcester's main season, including an annual performance of Handel's Messiah. The Worcester Chorus has also made guest appearances throughout the Northeast and overseas.

Worcester Men of Song

The Worcester Men of Song is a Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and our Chapter was founded in 1949. We have been performing throughout the Worcester County area continuously for the past sixty years.

The chorus and quartets visit area communities presenting the four-part, close-harmony "a capella" style of singing called barbershop, which is a singing style indigenous to the U.S. tracing its roots back to the early 1800s... most probably originating in barbershops. (Honestly!)

The Men of Song chorus also travels the "Northeastern District" twice a year competing with other choruses from throughout New England, northern New York, and the Canadian maritime province area.

It has often been said that "The Men of Song" opens the Worcester area Christmas Season each year with their Annual Show at Mechanics Hall." The show is held every year on the Saturday evening before Thanksgiving at Mechanics Hall.

Workshop

The Workshop is a New York-based a cappella group spicing up the post-collegiate scene with its alternative style, unique repertoire, and down to earth personalities. Formed in 2011, The Workshop has performed all over NYC at venues including The Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, The Triad, 54 Below and more. In recent years the group has experienced great success with growing their online presence. With a focus on Instagram, they have grown their account to over 8 thousand followers, and are filming their own web series which will debut later this spring! Currently the group is comprised of ten talented and unique members from all walks of life.

World Harmony Chorus

World Harmony Chorus is an East Bay community chorus that sings a cappella World Music. Our repertoire includes poly-rhythmic African songs; ornamented, hauntingly beautiful Balkan songs, spicy Latin rhythms, and little known traditional songs from diverse cultures. The music is rhythmic, fascinating, and fun to sing.

World House Choir

To perform music that motivates and inspires our communities toward justice, diversity, and equality as we strive for peace and create our web of mutuality.

The Rev. Derrick Weston and Dr. Catherine Roma met in the summer of 2012. They were encouraged to meet one another because people felt they had the same focus about creating a peace and justice choir. Rev. Weston was Director of the Coretta Scott King Center and minister of the Presbyterian church in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In September 2012, they worked together to form an embryonic choir that sang for world peace day celebration at the Presbyterian Church.

After that successful effort, a mission statement was created: "To perform music that motivates and inspires our communities toward justice, diversity and equality as we strive for peace and to create our web of mutuality." Rev. Weston and Dr. Roma wanted the choir to be associated with the Coretta Scott King Center at Antioch College and embarked on a collaboration.

The choir grew throughout 2013. The first major collaboration was for the CSK birthday celebration at the CSK Center at Antioch College in April 2013. This was considered the "official" launch of the choir and the beginning of the public phase of our collaboration. Prior to the WHC's creation there were occasional celebrations of Ms. King's life at the CSK center.

From the beginning, Antioch College has graciously provided practice space in the CSK Center or elsewhere on campus and child care has been provided by Antioch College students. Louise Smith (Dean of Community Life) and Jennifer Berman (Community Life Liason) have been very supportive and have helped the collaboration to grow.

Woven

Woven was founded as a community of people who love to sing. We believe music has the power to inspire, cross boundaries and bring people together. We strive to create a space where every voice has value and to sing songs that reflect our members' experiences. Each song we sing is brought to the group by one of our members because it carries with it a personal connection, story, or emotion that moves them. Through the music we sing, we hope to give voice to these experiences and foster community between ourselves and others.

Wyoming Valley Chorus

The Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus was organized in 1952. We are a group of singers, of every gender, age and profession, that meet routinely on Monday nights for singing and friendship. Our Barbershop Quartets and Chorus provide entertainment and community service all over the Greater Wyoming Valley in Northeastern PA. We bring a smile to people at conventions and hospitals, businesses and homes, to name a few. Barbershopping has more than 25,000 members in the United States and Canada and over 800 chapters just like ours

Yahara River Chorus

Yahara River Chorus has been in existence since 1984. are an an auditioned chorus that sings a wide range of music in the barbershop style. We are always looking for new members! Please join us at rehearsal on a Tuesday night!

Yakima Symphony Chorus

Yellowstone Harmony Chorus

Yes M'am!

Yes M'am is a trio of three dynamic female vocalists who have teamed up to create saucy, spicy and surprising harmonies. Formed spontaneously in December 2014 to sing a song at the San Francisco Folk Music Club's annual Camp New Harmony, they discovered they had a terrific blend and a wonderful time singing together. "Each of us has a unique voice and style, so I was initially surprised that we sounded so good together," says Margaret. "But we were immediately asked when we would be performing next!"

They have now built an impressive repertoire of traditional and folk-influenced songs, are three-time performers at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival and have appeared onstage at the Historic Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. All three of them were born and raised in the bay area, and each has their own deep roots in vocal music.

Yesteryear

The original version of Yesteryear was formed in February 1984. Over the years, 5 personnel changes lead to the present foursome. We placed in the top twenty at our first international contest in July 1992 in New Orleans. In 1993, we broke into the top ten, placing 8t in Calgary, Canada. We then took our Johnny Appleseed District crown that October. our first medal came in July 1994, receiving a bronze for third place in Pittsburg, PA. July 1995, saw us win the silver medal in Miami Beach, FL, and again the silver in Salt Lake City, UT in 1996. Then on July 5th, 1997, we were named "International Champions."

York County Choral Society

York County Choral Society was formed in the 1981-82 season by David Lowry and Shirley Fishburne with the purpose of having a choral group that performed choral masterworks with the composers' intended accompaniments. The group's founders expected about two dozen people to attend the organizational meeting and were overjoyed at the 140 who showed up! From the outset, the chorus numbered over 50 voices and it has continued to date with consistent strength. The first performance was Handel's Messiah, Parts II & III on April 4, 1982, in Winthrop's Byrnes Auditorium.

Young Naperville Singers

Founded in 1984 by the late Helen Grubbs, YNS has developed into a premier community-based children's choral music education program in Chicago's western suburbs and the Fox River Valley. This organization has grown from its founding into a dynamic 10-choir, 440-voice nationally recognized children's choir. Singers from 1st through 12th grade audition for YNS, whose mission it is to sing with excellence and to share music with the community and the world. It is the belief of the YNS staff, parents and Board of Directors that singing touches the heart, stimulates the mind and sets the spirit free.

Our choirs give back to the community through performances at local senior citizen residences, Naperville Municipal Band concerts, and The Kids Matter Annual Service Awards. In addition, YNS supports artists and composers, commissioning pieces from living artists, and giving our children the experience of premiering original work.

Young New Yorkers' Chorus

Since 2001, the Young New Yorkers' Chorus (YNYC) brings together the finest choral musicians from the tens of thousands of young people who flock to the city for its excitement, art, and culture. As a post-collegiate community choir, YNYC has the unique pleasure of performing for a large and devoted youthful audience, exposing the demographic to the beauty and transcendent potential of the choral arts.

Guided by the artistic vision of conduction Alex Canovas, the choir performs a vast variety of music, from works by classical greats to those of prominent living composers, in venues including Avery Fisher Hall, Merkin Hall, Symphony Space, The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn Fire Proof, Chicago Symphony Center, and many of the finest churches in New York City. In 2011, YNYC performed at the American Choral Directors' National Convention in Chicago.

Young People's Chorus of New York City

For more than two decades, the Young People's Chorus of New York City has provided children of all ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance, while maintaining a model of artistic excellence and harmony that enriches the community.

YPC was founded by YPC Artistic Director Francisco J. Nunez in 1988 and has become one of the most celebrated and influential children's choruses in the world, performing around the globe, releasing acclaimed recordings from across the musical spectrum, and collaborating with many of the most highly regarded composers, performers, and organizations of our time. Through its celebrated Transient Glory series of concerts, publications, and CDs, the chorus has commissioned well over 50 new works from composers that include Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, and MacArthur "genius" grant winners and regularly collaborates with such major artists and institutions as Carnegie Hall, The New York Pops, the Stephen Petronio Dance Company, the Kronos Quartet, and American Ballet Theatre, among many others.