(Photo Credit: Whitney Museum photographer Filip Wolak during the Whitney Museum’s Senior Access day on April 2, 3034)

Class Description

Through a carefully crafted curriculum, Greenwich House Music School’s Choir offers older adults the ability to learn note reading, sight singing, ear training, and vocal technique in a supportive and invigorating group environment. From American Folk Songs and Spirituals, to Classical Choral, Pop, and Musical Theater Repertoires, the program cultivates in its members a deep appreciation and experience in signing many musical genres. Participants hone their vocal skills to ensure proper vocal health, unified vowel sounds, and effective breathing techniques as well as a mastery in high, middle, and low tones, discern melodic steps and skips, and internalize varied rhythms. The goal of the class is to foster community spirit, artistic expression, and a love of music.

Choral Performances

Notable highlights included a successful performance at “Taste,” where the chorus won over a younger audience and olidifyied their bond as a group. Another standout moment was when a shy member gained the confidence to perform a solo at an open mic night, crediting the chorus for her newfound courage. Finally, mastering Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus proved a significant achievement, igniting enthusiasm among members and drawing praise from onlookers, including family members who witnessed their rehearsals. These moments encapsulated the spirit of achievement and camaraderie within the ensemble. 

For inquiries contact olderadults@greenwichhouse.org

Shown below, are performances at Our Lady of Pompeii, Taste, Center on the Square, the Whitney Museum, and Councilmember Chris Marte’s State of the District Address.