Singing & Choral Groups - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Chamber Singers

Websitehttps://www.chambersingers.info
AddressP.O. Box 3256
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

In the belief that choral singing nurtures the human spirit, the mission of Bloomington Chamber Singers is to provide excellence in performance, education, and community engagement.
ContactGerald Sousa (Music Director)
bcs [at] chambersingers.info
812-876-7342
Additional ContactClaire Tafoya (Assistant to Director)
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 17, 2023

Bloomington Indiana Sacred Harp

Websitehttps://bloomingtonsacredharp.org/
Address724 Bell Trace Circle
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

We meet twice a month. Our local singings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the lower level of the Fairview Methodist Church. (600 W 6th St.) Park in the lot on the north side of the building and enter through the lower level doors on the southeast side of the building.

Newbies are encouraged! Don’t worry, loaner books are provided!

 

 
ContactAaron Jones
radiopirates1 [at] gmail.com
336-2792
Year Established1979
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 19, 2023

Bloomington Peace Choir

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/BloomingtonPeaceChoir
AddressPO Box 7562
Bloomington, IN 47407
Description

The Bloomington Peace Choir is a non-auditioned choir that invites singers of all skills and those who are new to singing. Our mission is to sing for the joy of singing and sharing music from around the world. We visit area senior centers as part of our musical outreach.

We meet on Tuesday nights at Bell Trace Senior Living Center, from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
ContactJustice Saint Rain
bloomingtonpeacechoir [at] gmail.com
812-834-5693
Year Established2010
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 17, 2023

Camerata Orchestra Series

Websitehttps://music.indiana.edu/giving/scholarships/scholarships-camerata.shtml
Description

Founded in 1989 by concertmaster Lenore Hatfield, the Camerata Orchestra offers a professional setting for Indiana University Jacobs School of Music faculty, retired faculty, music students, and townspeople in Bloomington, Indiana. Internationally known guest conductors lead the orchestra with soloists from I.U. faculty, concert artists, and Camerata Solo Competition winners.
ContactLenore Hatfield (Executive Director)
lenorehatfield [at] yahoo.com
812-333-6349
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
December 3, 2019

Hoosier Community Chorus

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Hoosiercommunitychorus
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

The Hoosier Community Chorus is a newly forming mixed vocal ensemble based in Bloomington, Indiana. We welcome both experienced and inexperienced vocal music lovers of all voice parts. Rehearsals are held each Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and last yearly from September through early June. The rehearsals are held at the easily accessible location of Genesis Church at 801 East State Road 45 46 bypass in Bloomington, Indiana 47408.  For more information please call 812-955-0639 or email hoosiercommunitysymphchorus [at] gmail.com
Contacthoosiercommunitysymphchorus [at] gmail.com
812-955-0639
Year Established2019
Community Organizations Subjects
October 28, 2019

New Voices Opera

Websitehttps://www.newvoicesopera.org/
Address900 E. 7th Street
IMU 371
Bloomington, IN
Description

New Voices Opera is based in Bloomington, Indiana.  The company is a mix of students at Indiana University and community members. A creative team and crew chiefs are assembled for each production with an active roster of vocalists, musicians, and crew members. . Their mission is to  foster the creation of operas by the next generation of operatic composers,  help create a genre of opera that is relevant to a modern audience in today's society,  strengthen the cultural vitality of our region with new operatic works and a new operatic genre, and  provide student musicians and artists with increased performance opportunities and creative outlets.
Community Organizations Subjects
January 19, 2023

Quarryland Men's Chorus

Websitehttp://quarryland.org
AddressFirst United Church
2420 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Additional AddressPO Box 3345
Bloomington, IN 47402
Description

The Quarryland Men's Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana. We foster talent, fellowship, pride, and understanding through excellence in vocal music.
Contact812-876-4175
Additional ContactMailing address
855-1764
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 19, 2023

Quarryland Men's Chrous

Websitehttp://quarryland.org
AddressFirst United Church
2420 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Additional AddressP.O. Box 3345
Bloomington, IN 47402-3345
Description

The Quarryland Men's Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana. We foster talent, fellowship, pride and understanding through excellence in vocal music.
Contactdirector [at] quarryland.org
812-727-8149
Year Established2002
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
June 25, 2018

Reimagining Opera For Kids (ROK) - formerly Roundabout Opera For Kids

Websitehttp://rokkimcarballo.weebly.com/
AddressBloomington, IN
Description

Led by Jacobs School of Music faculty coach Kimberly Carballo, and as a community partner in service learning for Indiana University students, ROK’s goal is two-fold: to introduce area children to opera through engaging first experiences as audience members, and to give developing professional musicians an opportunity to hone their performance skills. The musicians donate their preparation and performance time, and ROK provides free performances and curriculum guides to K-12 students.

 

This organization may be contacted via their website.
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 19, 2023

SING FOR JOY! Community Choir

Websitehttps://area10agency.org/sing-for-joy/
Address2894 E. 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

The SING FOR JOY! Community Choir is in its fifth year of rehearsing and presenting concerts. The mission of the SING FOR JOY! Community Choir is to invite all people of the community, including the disabled and those living with dementia with a care partner, to join a vibrant choir in rehearsing and performing music. Members of the SFJ! include people that have never sung to professional singers – ages range from 28 to 94!

Meets at the Area 10 Agency on Aging ENDWRIGHT EAST COMMUNITY CENTER at College Mall on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00pm.
ContactSandra Freund
bloomingtonsingforjoy [at] gmail.com
812-332-9548
Community Organizations Subjects
January 17, 2023

Sounds of Indiana Chorus

Websitehttps://www.soundsofindiana.com/
AddressTempleton Elementary School
1400 S. Brenda Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47401
Description

"Sounds of Indiana" is an a-cappella male Barbershop Chorus that sings and performs popular songs in the unique style called Barbershop, focusing on consonant four-part harmony. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Music classroom at Templeton Elementary School to enjoy the fellowship of creating music together and to prepare for numerous public performances during the year. The Sounds of Indiana chorus belongs to the Cardinal District of the national Barbershop Harmony Society. Visitors and new members are always welcome!

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ContactAndy Fak
soundsofindiana [at] gmail.com
812-330-7735
Year Established1976
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
January 17, 2023