A community choir right here in Bloomington, MN!
We are an adult non-audition choir that is open to anyone who enjoys singing and is looking for an opportunity to perform choral works! We have members who are at all different musical learning levels, and we can adjust to meet you where you are at – give us a try!
REHEARSALS: The Bloomington Chorale rehearses on Monday nights from 7-9 PM at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Rehearsals for the Winter 2024 concerts have begun and registration is closed! Please come to our December concerts!
UPCOMING CONCERT DATES:
Winter 2024: December 20th & 21st
Spring 2025: May 16th & 17th
SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
How to Register for Spring 2025:
- We are asking everyone, including returning members, to register online, to make check-in go more smoothly. Registering does not commit you to the Chorale.
- Dues can be paid in person via cash or check at a rehearsal, or via PayPal or credit card online (click buttons below). Please note for electronic payments there is a $3 processing fee.
- Members can try out the Chorale for two weeks before paying their dues, however members who have not paid their dues are not allowed to take their music home.
- Please note that this year we have updated our Member Handbook as it pertains to our attendance policy and registration limits. You can read it here.
- $90 per session, and scholarships may be available
- No auditions required, only the ability to match pitch, blend with others in your voice section, and a commitment to sing
- 2 sessions per year; fall/winter session (Sept. – Dec.), and spring session (Jan. – May)
- 2 major concerts performed per year at the Schneider Theater, Bloomington Center for the Arts
- Rehearsals every Monday evening from 7-9 PM
- Our spring kickoff event is Saturday, January 11th from 10am – 3pm at the Bloomington Center for the Arts in the Black Box Theater. Please come and check us out!
- First formal rehearsal of spring is Monday, January 13th at 7pm, please arrive 20-30 minutes early to check in and pick up your music
Rehearsal location:
Bloomington Center for the Arts
Black Box Theatre
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Questions or comments?
Contact the Bloomington Chorale
at 952-563-8582 or via email at info@bloomingtonchorale.org
Reasons to Consider Joining
You will be part of a fun, welcoming company of like-minded individuals; single, married, young, old and everywhere in between.
There have been numerous studies done on the health benefits of singing.
- Singing releases endorphins which make you feel energized, improves mood, and reduces pain.
- Singing reduces heart rate and decreases blood pressure.
- Singing tones abdominal and intercostal muscles and the diaphragm and stimulates circulation.
- Singing improves posture and tones facial muscles.
- Singing strengthens concentration and memory.
GIVE IT A TRY!
You are welcome to sing with the Chorale for the first two rehearsals of the session at no charge. To become a member, you will need to register and pay dues before taking your assigned music packet home. If you have questions, contact us at info@bloomingtonchorale.org or call 952-563-8582. We look forward to singing with you!!!