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Recent changes to the Choirs lists.
 

Because the lists of choirs are getting long, I'm recording changes and additions on this page, so people can see what's new at a glance.  For the full lists, see Choirs in the Puget Sound area and Choirs in Washington State.

Last updated March 19, 2008.

April 28, 2008

Magnolia Chorale       (New website)
Size: About 36
Style:  Wide range, including Classical, Folk, Pop, Jazz, and Showtunes, usually accompanied.
Rehearses: Magnolia
More info: http://www.magnoliachorale.org

March 19, 2008

Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus    (Removed.  Chorus disbanded.)
Size: 85+
Style: Wide range
More info: http://www.slgc.org/

The Washingtonians    (Finally removed.  Chorus disbanded 6 years ago.  I still miss them.)
Size: 85 members
Style: Very humorous music and skits, mostly accompanied by band.
Rehearses: no longer.  Sadly, they closed up shop in 2002.  They'll be missed.

February 3, 2008

Northwest Vocal Project   (New Listing)
Size:  30 men, ages 14 to 30
Style: A mix of updated Barbershop and modern men's choral a cappella.
Rehearses: Seattle and Bellevue
More info: http://www.vocalproject.com or 425-985-4426

Touch of Class Chorale   (New Listing)
Size:  About 30
Style: Everything from Broadway to Beethoven, variety shows, and favorites.  "Giving back to the community in song."
Rehearses:  Vancouver, WA
More info:  http://www.thetouchofclasschoir.com

January 7, 2008

Spokane Area Children's Chorus      (New Listing)
Size: Over 100 in seven different choir levels, for ages 7 to 17.
Style:  Wide range of music.  "The goal of SACC is the pursuit of musical excellence at all levels. This builds self-esteem and nurtures the artistic and personal growth of our members in a joyful and supportive way. Weekly rehearsals emphasize the development of musicianship, vocal techniques and performance skills."
Rehearses: Spokane
More info: http://www.saccsings.org/

January 2, 2008

Cappella Romana   (New Listing)
Size: 8-24 members
Style: Professional vocal ensemble; Greek and Russian vocal works and European early music
Rehearses: Seattle, with series at Town Hall Seattle
More info: http://www.cappellaromana.org/

December 6, 2007

Allegra    (New Listing)
Size: 14 or more women
Style: Classical to modern choral arrangements, some technically challenging, focusing on blend and tone.  Associated with Sarabande and Docissima ensembles under the same director.  Audition required.
Rehearses: Bellingham, Thursday evenings
More info: 360-676-2396

Dolcissima    (New Listing)
Size: 14 or more young women, ages 14 - 21.
Style: Classical to modern choral arrangements, some technically challenging, focusing on blend and tone.  Associated with Allegra and Sarabande ensembles under the same director.  Audition required.
Rehearses: Bellingham, Tuesday evenings
More info: 360-676-2396

Sarabande    (New Listing)
Size: 14 or more women.
Style: Classical to modern choral arrangements, some technically challenging, focusing on blend and tone.  Associated with Allegra and Dolcissima ensembles under the same director.  Audition required.
Rehearses: Bellingham, Monday evenings
More info: 360-676-2396

November 16, 2007

Sounds of Music Chorus     (New Listing)
Size: 10 to 15, mostly seniors
Style:  Eclectic mix - oldies from the '30's, pop, showtunes, etc.
Rehearses:  Lake City
More info:  206-784-3567

September 10, 2007

Ancora     (New listing)
Size: 12 to 16 women
Style:  Challenging repertoire from all periods, with a focus on tuning and blend.  Mostly a cappella.
Rehearses:  Capitol Hill
More info: http://www.ancorasings.net

September 8, 2007

Renegade Opera Children's Chorus       (New listing)
Size: 20 to 30 members, boys and girls ages 7 to 11
Style: Grand Opera, Light Opera, Jazz, Original works
Rehearses: North Seattle, Queen Anne
More info:  http://www.ROCChorus.com

August 18, 2007

Cascade Foothills Chorale     (New listing)
Size: 50 members
Style: Wide range from Classical to Showtunes
Rehearses: Enumclaw, Thursday evenings, September through May
More Info: http://www.cfchorale.org/

Evergreen Women's Chorale       (received updated info)
Size: 20-25
Style: Classics to Broadway, no extended works
Rehearses: Kent (Panther Lake Community Church)
More info: (253) 839-1437

August 6, 2007

Finnish Choral Society       (added web link)
Size: About 20
Style: Finnish choral music and more.
Rehearses: Whittier Heights (Between Greenwood and Ballard)
More info:  http://www.finnsnw.com/FCS/index.html

August 3, 2007

Rainier Youth Choirs      (New listing)
Size: about 25-30 members per group
Style: A non-profit organization with several groups for ages 8 - college, offering training based on Kodály's methods.  Affiliated with Rainier Choral Arts.  Wide variety of music, including folk songs, classical, world songs.
Rehearses: Covington (Kent)
Auditions: In August and December
More info:  http://www.rainieryouthchoirs.org

Peninsula Girls' Choir      (New listing)
Size: about 20
Style: Secular and sacred, with instruction in vocal technique, music notation and theory.
Rehearses: Sequim
More info:  http://www.peninsulagirlschoir.org/

Cecelia Choir     (Deleted)
Size: About 30
Style: A Vietnamese choir
More info:  http://cdceciliawa.org/   (Link broken 7/1/2007)

Olympia Women's Peace Choir     (Deleted)
Size: Unknown
Style: "Music that promotes peace, understanding, and compassion for the benefit of community, environment and sustainable living."
Rehearses: Olympia
More info: www.olypeacechoir.org  (Link broken, May 27, 2007)

Greater Tacoma Chorus (formerly Commencement Bay Chorus)    (Deleted)
Size: 10-20 women
Style: Barbershop (Sweet Adelines)
Rehearses: Tacoma
More info: http://www.sairegion13.org/gtc/index.html   
(Note Feb 12, 2007:  link is broken; chorus not listed at http://www.sairegion13.org/choruses.html; did chorus disband?)

Victorian Chamber Singers    (Deleted)
Size: Unknown
Style: Madrigals, Classical, other.
Rehearses: Port Townsend
More info: http://www.olympus.net/community/victoriancs/   (Link broken 7/1/2007)

Wild Rose Chorale    (Deleted)
Size: About 10, mixed.
Style: Unknown
Rehearses: Port Townsend
More info: http://www.olympus.net/community/wildrose/  (Link broken, May 27, 2007)

July 1, 2007

May 31, 2007

Cecelia Choir     (New listing)
Size: About 30
Style: A Vietnamese choir
More info:  http://cdceciliawa.org/

Endolyne Children's Choir     (New listing)
Size: Varies.  Three different choirs based on age and experience.
Style: Music education and performance opportunities for children.
Rehearses: West Seattle
More info: http://www.endolynechoir.org/

Finnish Choral Society     (New listing)
Size: About 20
Style: Finnish choral music and more.
Rehearses: Whittier Heights (Between Greenwood and Ballard)

Gesangverein Arion     (New listing)
Size: About 30
Style: Deutsche lieder.  Affiliated with the German Heritage Society.
More info: http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Slope/2061/Arion.html

Jubilee Singers     (New listing)
Size: About 12
Style:  African-American Spirituals
Rehearses: Unknown
More info: http://www.jubileesingers.org/

Renaissance Singers     (New listing)
Size: 10
Style: "Comprised of ten singers, the ensemble offers a fresh approach to early music while contributing to a vital niche in Seattle's arts community."
More info: http://www.therenaissancesingers.com/ 

Vashon Island Chorale     (New listing)
Size: About 60
Style: Mostly classical, some Broadway/Pops.
Rehearses: Vashon Island
More info: http://www.vashonislandchorale.org/

May 30, 2007

The Sound of the Northwest     (New listing)
Size: 30 members
Style: African American Spirituals
Rehearses: Mondays, 7 pm St. Clements Episcopal Chuch, 1501 32nd Ave South, Seattle
Contact: CulturalPursuits@comcast.net

April 26, 2007

February 12, 2007

Olympia Women's Peace Choir     (New listing)
Size: Unknown
Style: "Music that promotes peace, understanding, and compassion for the benefit of community, environment and sustainable living."
Rehearses: Olympia
More info: www.olypeacechoir.org

South Seattle Community Choir     (New listing)
Size: Unknown
Rehearses: South Seattle Community College
More info: http://www.southseattle.edu/programs/conted/choir.htm

Tapesty Singers      (New listing)
Size: 25+
Style: "We explore the world of popular songs, ragtime, folk music, songs from the shows, operettas, and seasonal favorites."
Rehearses: Puyallup
More info: http://www.telisphere.com/~tapestry/

October 26, 2006  (updated with new name and web link)

Master Chorus Eastside - formerly Issaquah Chorale
Size: about 35 members
Style: wide range, from Madrigals to Classical to American folk songs
Rehearses: Issaquah
More info: http://www.masterchoruseastside.org

September 10, 2006

Oratorio Northwest     (New listing)
Size: 40-50
Style: Sacred major works with orchestra
Rehearses: Crossroads Bible Church, Bellevue
Auditions: See website
More info: www.onorthwest.org

August 15, 2006

Whidbey Island Community Chorus    (New listing)
Size: 80 members
Style: Wide range, from classical to pops.
Rehearses: First United Methodist Church (Sunday evenings)
More info: ohfumc@verizon.net or 360-675-2441

June 11, 2006

June 9, 2006

Bainbridge Chorale  (Updated description)
Size: 50-100 mixed chorus
Style: Varies – major classical works, Northwest composers, themed concerts. Intermittent theory classes offered before rehearsals.
Rehearses: Bainbridge Island
More info: http://www.bainbridgechorale.org or 206-780-2467 (780-CHOR)

March 9, 2006

Experience Music Project Youth Choir     (Deleted)
Size: 30, grades 7-12
Style:  American Popular Music Styles
Rehearses: Experience Music Project, at the Seattle Center
More info: www.emplive.com/visit/education/youth_choir.asp or 206.770.2745

February 24, 2006

Rainier Chorale     (updated description)
Size: 65+
Style: wide range, including classical, jazz, pop
Rehearses: Kent
Auditions: Beginnings of calendar quarters. See website for more info.
More info: http://www.rainierchorale.org/

February 18, 2006 

Snohomish Children's Choir    (updated description)
Size: 40-50 youths, preschool through grade 12
Style: Wide range.
Rehearses: Mill Creek Elementary, Mill Creek
More info: http://www.snohomishchildrenschoir.com

January 20, 2006 

Seattle Welsh Choir (Côr Cymraeg)    (New listing)
Size: Unknown
Style:  A mixed choir for adults (SATB), that sings traditional and contemporary music in the Welsh language
More info: http://www.scn.org/people/welsh/corcymrg.html

August 9, 2005 

(New web site and description update)
Lake Washington Singers
Size: 24-36 Women
Style: Varied. Classical, Folk, Jazz, Show tunes, easy to moderately challenging, usually accompanied.  Concert proceeds support 3 yearly scholarships for local high school students intent on continuing their vocal education.
Rehearses: Bellevue, Monday evenings.  Seasonal (mid-Jan to mid-May, and mid-Sept to mid-Dec).  First three rehearsals each season are open to prospective new members with no audition.
More info: http://www.lakewashingtonsingers.org or 425-458-4521

June 8, 2005

Cora Voce     (New listing)
Size: About 70
Style: Wide range of demanding music.  The singers, many from out of state, study their music on their own, then come together for a week of rehearsals before the performances.
Rehearses: Auburn
More info: http://www.coravoce.com/

Market Street Singers     (New listing)
Size: 35
Style:  Wide range, easy to demanding.
Rehearses: Market Street (of course), in Ballard
More info: http://www.marketstreetsingers.org/

November 1, 2004

Sno-King Community Chorale (updated)
Size: 72+
Style: classical to pop music, with three performances each school year (Edmonds Community College) with guest artists at each performance. Holiday concert for 2004 will be December 11, 2004, 7:30pm at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 4th & Daley St., with the Meadowvale High School Chamber Choir.   
Rehearses: Edmonds Community College
More info: 425-673-7671, or http://lifelonglearning.edcc.edu/chorale.php

September 16, 2004

PLU Choral Union     (New listing)
Size: 93-voice mixed choir
Style: Variety of classical literature. Community chorus affiliated with Pacific Lutheran University.
Rehearses: Tacoma
Auditions: Held in June of each year.
More info: Conductor Richard Nance, 253-535-7613 or nancelr@plu.edu.

June 16, 2004

Swedish Women's Chorus
Size: 20
Style: Swedish, both traditional and current, as well as music encompassing other styles and genres.
Rehearses: Swedish Cultural Center (Swedish Club), Queen Anne
More info: lutequist@hotmail.com, 206-789-3716, or http://www.swedishculturalcenter.org/Scandinaviangroups.htm

SVEA Male Chorus
Size: About 20 men
Style: Originally formed to preserve music of Scandinavia, now performs a wider range.
Rehearses: Swedish Cultural Center (Swedish Club), Queen Anne
More info: http://www.swedishculturalcenter.org/Scandinaviangroups.htm

June 12, 2004

Cappella Choirs  (changed from Cappella Girls Chorus)
Size: 100+ boys and girls, grades K - 12, in six choir levels
Style: Wide range.  Choristers also have weekly theory classes incorporated into choir rehearsals.  Cappella also hosts an annual children's choir festival at Fort Worden State Park each Memorial Day Weekend.
Rehearses: Port Orchard
More info: 360-271-8086 or http://www.cappellachoirs.org (new site, up by September '04) or http://cappellagirlschorus.org (previous site)

June 10, 2004

Experience Music Project Youth Choir        (New listing)
Size: 30, grades 7-12
Style:  American Popular Music Styles
Rehearses: Experience Music Project, at the Seattle Center
More info: www.emplive.com/visit/education/youth_choir.asp or 206.770.2745

This list is brought to you by the Contemporary A Cappella Society.

A few more listings can be found here: http://www.musicalretreat.org/choruses.html.   I don't know how current the listings are.

For more men's barbershop choruses, see the SPEBSQSA Evergreen District page at http://www.evg.org/contact/WA.asp.  For more women's barbershop choruses, see the Sweet Adelines' North Pacific district page at http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/chaptersinfo.cfm?region=North%20Pacific

Another resource is the list at Seattle Pacific University's choral page: http://www.spu.edu/depts/fpa/choral/misclnks.html

And for the global choral community, go to ChoralNet at http://www.choralnet.org/

Check out the wide world of a cappella at the Contemporary A Cappella Society!

Original content on this page © 2003-2007 Tom Cooper,
though most choir descriptions came from their websites or their directors.