The Northwest Chamber Chorus is a 40-voice ensemble of talented men and women singers dedicated to professional-quality performance of the best classical choral repertoire. The community-based group rehearses weekly from Sept. to June and performs a season of three programs to audiences in the Seattle area.

Description:
Established in 1968, the Northwest Chamber Chorus has long been recognized as one of the finest choruses in the Pacific Northwest. The 40-voice ensemble is critically acclaimed for its professional quality performances of the best classical choral music under the distinguished direction of Music Director, Mark Kloepper. Membership is open to experienced choral singers by private audition with the music director. The Northwest Chamber Chorus attracts large audiences and wins extensive praise and support from the Seattle arts community. The Northwest Chamber Chorus has performed with the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Youth Symphony, the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Cascadia Brass, Spectrum Dance Company, Philharmonia Northwest, and Baroque Northwest. Five compact disc recordings of the Northwest Chamber Chorus are currently available. The Northwest Chamber Chorus has received g rants from the the Washington State Arts Commission, 4Culture, Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Wyman Youth Trust, Behnke Foundation, Washington Commission for the Humanities, and PONCHO. In addition, individual donors support the group at a high level, adding to the ongoing success of the chorus. NWCC concerts are supported in part by Caffe Umbria Coffee Roasting Company, Classical KING FM, sustaining and organization grants from 4 Culture, the Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, and project grants from the Washington State Arts Commission.

History:
The Northwest Chamber Chorus was established in 1968 and is one of the longest-standing and most respected choirs in the Puget Sound area (only the Seattle Symphony Chorale has been in existence longer). The Northwest Chamber Chorus attracts large audiences and wins extensive praise and support from the Seattle arts community. The Northwest Chamber Chorus has performed with the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Youth Symphony, the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Cascadia Brass, Spectrum Dance Company, Philharmonia Northwest, and the Benevolent Order for Music of the Baroque. Five compact disc recordings of the Northwest Chamber Chorus are currently available including the recently released "Songs of the Americas" CD.

Contact people:

Betsy Brockman, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Patrick Rice, President, (phone), (email)

Address:

P.O. Box 45312 Seattle, WA 98145

Web Site: http://www.northwestchamberchorus.org

Directions:

Board Meetings are held at Prospect United Church of Christ on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Concerts are presented at two venues: Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church (75th & Greenwood in Seattle), and Plymouth Congregational Church (6th & University in. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Prospect & 20th, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No