Hoboken’s 55+ Community Chorus

Experience the joy of making music with singers age 55 and up! The Goldenrod Chorale is a community chorus in Hoboken NJ centered on the shared experience of singing together. Our mission is to provide joyful musical experiences, especially for those 55 and up; to build connections through music; and to create a supportive community in which everyone’s voice is valued. We are in our second season, and we welcome all singers who can carry a tune. Rehearsals are Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm at the Hoboken Multi-Service Center (124 Grand Street).

Join Us!

Joining the Goldenrod Chorale is easy. Just fill out this form to let us know of your interest! While no audition is necessary, we will ask to hear each singer individually for voice part placement. Not sure if you want to commit? No problem—come to the first rehearsal and see how you like it! Participation is free for all singers.

Leadership

We’re hiring! Goldenrod Chorale is seeking an organized, collaborative, and proactive Part-Time Managing Director to help advance our mission by overseeing the organization’s administrative and operational activities. Please find out more.

Artistic Director Karen Siegel is a founding member of C4: the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective, and has been part of the conducting team for the ensemble since 2005. She is a composer of choral and other vocal music, and often conducts workshops with the choirs who commission her. Karen holds a PhD in music composition from the CUNY Graduate Center, as well as a master’s degree from NYU Steinhardt and an undergraduate degree from Yale University. Please see Karen’s website for more about her and her work.

Executive Director Kathy Prussack was a long-time administrator at the Hudson School before her retirement. In addition to leading and singing with the Goldenrod Chorale, she is a member of Cantigas and the USH Choir. Kathy is transitioning in the fall of 2026 to a new role of Treasurer.

The Goldenrod Chorale is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization overseen by our Board of Directors: Hannah Cai Sobel, Rafi Córdova, Jeffrey Kalman, Alexa Letourneau, Joan Isaacs Litman & Lisa Zablocki

Stay in the Loop

Please subscribe to our e-newsletter to find out about upcoming performances and other news.

On Social Media

Please see our full social media feed on Facebook, Instragram, and YouTube.

Goldenrod Chorale

1 day 13 hours ago

Want to sing with us? Goldenrod rehearsals start again September 14th! Head to this in our bio to sign up - no auditions required: goldenrodchorale.org/join/

We can’t wait to see you in the fall!

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Goldenrod Chorale

1 month 1 day ago

Amazing Community—Adams Gardens residents sang "Amazing Grace" with us at a Community Sing last week. We're grateful to Hoboken Housing Authority for this partnership! #joyinmusic #HobokenCommunity

Goldenrod Chorale

2 months 2 days ago

Thank you! We raised $5,188, surpassing our goal! And we had 49 donors, up from 34 last year. Thanks to YOU for making this #hudsongives campaign a success!

Goldenrod Chorale

2 months 3 days ago

We've raised $4,828, 97% of our goal for our #HudsonGives campaign. Can you help us make it all the way? Please keep us singing and donate now at www.hudsongives.org/organizations/goldenrod-chorale! And thank you to everyone who has already given and gotten us this far!

And remember:
If you're a first time donor, click the box so we have a chance at an extra $750 prize!
If you post about why you gave on Instagram with hashtag #hudsongives and tag @goldenrodchorale and @hudsoncountychamber, we become eligible to win another $500 prize.

Goldenrod Chorale

2 months 3 days ago

Set your alarm for the first Hudson Gives MATCH MINUTE, beginning in one hour!

One-to-one matches for online donations between $10 and $100 are available during the 60 seconds of 2:01pm and 5:51 pm EDT on May 14, 2026. If the entire $10,000 match pool is not used during the 2:01 minute, leftover funds will be added to the 5:51pm match minute. So set your alarm for five minutes beforehand, enter all the details, and be ready to press "submit" at 2:01pm exactly! Please donate at www.hudsongives.org/organizations/goldenrod-chorale.

And remember:
If you're a first time donor, click the box so we have a chance at an extra $750 prize!
If you post about why you gave on Instagram with hashtag #hudsongives and tag @goldenrodchorale and @hudsoncountychamber, we become eligible to win another $500 prize.