We accept new members during the first three weeks of rehearsals for a new concert season. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm at the Church of Holy Cross Episcopal in Redmond (11526 162nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052). Watch this web site, and our social media pages for season start dates.

Redmond Chorale Redmond Chorale is the "semi-auditioned" main choir ensemble intended to welcome all abilities and experience levels. Joining is easy - simply come along at 7pm to one of the first three Monday night rehearsals at the start of a concert season and stay after rehearsal for a truly painless 10 minute group audition! You do not need to prepare a piece to sing. The group audition will consist of vocalization exercises. See our social media pages for season start information or look at our Current Season and Upcoming Season pages. Redmond Chamber Singers Redmond Chorale's Redmond Chamber Singers are an auditioned, small ensemble, distinct from the main choir. Singers who enroll for the entire 3-season Redmond Chorale concert year are invited to audition for the Redmond Chamber Singers. The Redmond Chamber Singers are re-auditioned every year in the fall, regardless of past participation, with the goal of forming a balanced ensemble who will remain together throughout the choral year. To audition, prepare a piece to sing unaccompanied (past auditionees have sung Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, etc) and then you and Dr. Laurie will do some warm-ups, sight singing, and an ear/echo "test." Total (private) audition time is 15 minutes, times/locations are varied. Details and signup link are sent in the fall newsletter.

​Rehearsals are 7pm to 9 pm every Monday during each season, and our secular choir is kindly hosted at the Church of Holy Cross Episcopal in Redmond (11526 162nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. There is lots of free, off-road parking available in the grounds. We are a secular choir using facilities kindly donated by the church. Unless otherwise stated, our concerts are held at the same venue.

Membership Options: You can join as a Regular Redmond Chorale choir member on a per season basis for a suggested donation of $100. A Redmond Chamber Singer for an additional suggested donation of $150, which covers the whole year. Choir members are expected to help with rehearsal or concert set-up/clean-up, or arrange help from family or friend, or to serve as a board member. Go to our Donate page to join, or to see our suggested donation amounts. Even if that does not fit your budget, we really want you to sing with us, so please reach out to a board member after rehearsal, or email info@redmondchorale.com Redmond Chorale is non-profit arts organization, supported by member and community, and charitable, donations.

Anyone wanting an opportunity to sing and perform, regardless of level of experience, should join the Redmond Chorale. The Redmond Chorale is a secular, semi-auditioned performance group. Many members have musical backgrounds (studied music history or played guitar, for example) previous choral experience, but some are new enthusiasts! Redmond Chorale has a full spectrum of experience. We welcome teens through retirees, and family members, all singing all together with us. At our community choir you will find a kind group of people, joined together in a common love of music and community. Each concert season presents a new opportunity to sing with us. Redmond Chorale is distinguishing itself as a musical community on the Eastside and in Greater Seattle. As our favorite emcee says when we are introduced, "We are more than a community choir... we are the Community's Choir!" We foster an inclusive culture which is welcoming to all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, abilities, and religion - everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential with us.

A typical new singer might think or say "My voice is rusty after years of not singing." "My voice is different than it used to be." "I don't know how to read music." To this, we reply "JOIN US!" These are surprisingly temporary conditions. The most musical choirs are made up of individuals with individual voices and qualities. We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us, and no formal training is necessary. We invite people who want a sense of musical community, and for many of our members, singing in the Redmond Chorale is their very first experience performing as part of a rehearsed ensemble. TLDR; No! You do not need any experience!

The Redmond Chorale performs three concerts a year: a Holiday concert in early December, a spring concert in March or April, and a summer concert in August. Members can sing for as many concerts as their schedule allows. Usually people start, get hooked, and decide to stay for all the seasons! See our social media pages for information, and keep checking our Current Season and Upcoming Season pages.

Singers are encouraged to make responsible choices for the health of all participants and should plan to stay home if sick. However, we hope singers consider joining the chorale to be a commitment of their time and recommend missing no more than two rehearsals per season as long as health and wellness allow. Rehearsing together is essential to creating excellent musical experiences. If you encounter transport issues, we find that members are often willing to carpool. In case of inclement weather such as snow, or other unforeseen circumstances, check the home page here, or our social media pages before setting off. just in case rehearsals are canceled "Mondays we go, Holiday or no, but we are chicken in the snow"

We open the rehearsal with group warmups. Sometimes we hold sectionals (small group rehearsals divided up by voice type). There is always a pianist at rehearsals and as-needed for performances, and sometimes the repertoire calls for other instruments. Our artisticdirector, Laurie, always makes rehearsals fun!

Check our Home Page, Facebook page, Current Season and Upcoming Season web pages, or use the Contact page, to say informed.