The repertoire of the chorus ranges from spirituals and gospel to Mozart and Beethoven, from South African freedom songs to the original works of our director Fred West. Performances often include an exciting range of instrumentalists from Cuban drummers to …Continue reading →
Frederick N. West has directed Seattle Peace Chorus since 2001. Under his leadership, the chorus has embarked on an adventurous mix of multicultural and classical programming, including the Vaughan-Williams masterpiece, Dona Nobis Pacem; Pablo Neruda’s Canto General composed by Mikis …Continue reading →
The Seattle Peace Chorus has a long tradition of community and peace activism. The chorus sponsors fundraisers for natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2006 tsunami; have opened for speakers Jim Hightower, Paul Lederach, and others; have participated …Continue reading →
How many concerts are performed each year? The chorus performs two formal concerts each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. There are also opportunities to sing informally for rallies, fundraisers, holidays, and special events. How much …Continue reading →
Find lists and descriptions of local choral groups at the Greater Seattle Choral Consortium website (Seattle Peace Chorus is a member), and at the Casa Washington A Cappella Society website. Workshops and guides Emerald Choral Academy, a series of online …Continue reading →
Local peace and justice organizations and events can be found on the Seattle Activism site. Disclaimer: The Seattle Peace Chorus does not necessarily endorse organizations and events listed on the Seattle Activism website. A worthy organization is the Abe Keller …Continue reading →
Songs are in PDF format and most include music and words. Songs for the March on Science: Eyes on the Prize and Rise Oh People, Rise this Day (by Frederick N. West) Eyes on the Prize (arranged by Kent Stevenson) …Continue reading →
Donating to the Seattle Peace chorus not only helps bring the messages of peace and understanding to our communities and world, it’s also easy to do! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible. Our identification number is …Continue reading →
Are you looking for a supportive, friendly, and fun community? If so, consider volunteering with us, either on an ongoing basis or for a particular event. You don’t have to sing with the chorus to be part of it. We’re always …Continue reading →
The chorus welcomes singers without regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Auditions Auditions test your voice quality and range, and your ability to stay on pitch. While the ability to read music is important, the ability to …Continue reading →