Members

Schedule

Summer 2026:

Optional: Community Sing Wed. July 1, 10:30-11:30am, St. Matthew’s Lunchtime Ministry (57 8th St.)

Optional: Community Sing Tues. July 21, 2-3pm, Fox Hills Gardens (311 13th St.)

Optional: National Night Out Tues. August 4, 5-9pm

Optional: Community Sing Tues. August 11, 10:30-11:30am, St. Matthew’s Lunchtime Ministry (57 8th St.)

Fall 2026:

Rehearsals will resume September 14, 2026 (full schedule coming soon)

Dress rehearsal Sat. Dec. 5, afternoon, time & place TBA

Concert Sun. Dec. 6, afternoon, time & place TBA

Music

Spring 2026 Repertoire:

(Practice tracks and recordings will be posted here soon.)

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, arr. by Roger Emerson, “You Can’t Stop the Beat” (from Hairspray)

Bob Dylan, arr. by Karen Siegel, “For the Times They are A-Changin'”

Palestrina, arr. by Russell Robinson, “Sicut Cervus”

Ysaye Barnwell, “Wanting Memories”

John Lrnnon & Paul McCartney, arr. by Karen Siegel, “Yesterday”

Gary Davis (performed by Peter Paul and Mary), arr. by Karen Siegel, “If I Had My Way”

James Taylor, arr. by Kirby Shaw, “Lonesome Road”

Peete Seeger, arr. by Roger Emerson, “Turn Turn Turn”

Joni Mitchell, arr. by Roger Emerson, “Big Yellow Taxi”

Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (singalong)

Felix Bernard & Dick Smith, “Winter Wonderland” (singalong)

The repertoire for future concerts will continue to be varied and accessible, including popular music, jazz standards, Broadway tunes, music from the historical Western choral tradition, music from a variety of cultures, and contemporary choral works.
 

Snacks

Here is the list for who is bringing snacks to each rehearsal—thanks to all members who have signed up!  Please tell Mary or Kathy if you would like to put your name down to bring something.

Donations

Participation in the Goldenrod Chorale is free for all singers at this early stage in our growth.  We do have expenses, however, including $25 for sheet music per singer.  If you are able, please consider making a donation to cover the cost of your music.  Larger donations are of course welcome.  The Goldenrod Chorale is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  We can accept checks made out to “Goldenrod Chorale” at rehearsal (or via the mail), or you may make a donation via credit card or bank transfer by clicking on the button below.