We held the first Crash Chorus - aka CCC - in the fall of 2024 and it was an absolutely beautiful 6 weeks of singing, learning, snacking, making new friends. All the details to join our upcoming Winter term are below.
We're always looking for a few more tenors, basses and baritones so do share the word with your favorite low-ender. Just a heads up that the session is already over halfway full with returning CCCers so don't wait too long to sign up. And if this mini-choir term isn't your jam, we're also aiming for Open Sings in Feb + April too.
Singing in harmony for the win!
Ok, now for the good stuff!
Over the span of 6 Sundays this winter
– we'll laugh / we'll cry / we'll sing
– we'll have one potluck
– we'll have optional post-choir hangs at Merlin's Rest on Lake
– we'll learn some Kinks, Kasey Musgraves, Paul Simon and more...
– and on the last day, we'll sing 'em for any friends and family we drag along to listen!
Winter session: 6 Sundays, Feb 2 - Mar 9, 6:30-8:30pm
We rehearse in an accessible and welcoming church in SE Minneapolis.
Location provided upon session confirmation.
Who's this for?
The CCC is for YOU if you want to sing modern, secular pop/rock/folk/indie songs in 4-8 part harmony in a room full of other choir-lovers in a low stakes environment. No experience or mad chops necessary. If you've participated in our Open Sings, think similar songs + one or two more complex ones that we can pick apart over the course of the session.
How do we learn the songs?
While we do use sheet music in session, sight-reading is by no means required as you'll also be provided with audio reference tracks for all the songs. The audio tracks are a great tool if you prefer learning by ear. Once you sign up you'll be provided access to a GoogleDrive folder with all the sheet music and audio reference tracks so you can pre-game. All music will be printed and provided for you on Feb 2.
How much does it cost?
Everyone has a different level of financial ease so we employ a mutual aid dues structure. If you're able to contribute more, that helps balance out for those who need to contribute less. The winter term is a sliding scale of $120 - $300. This goes to cover
- the 4 of us on staff
- rehearsal rent
- printing copious amounts of sheet music
- sound equipment
- insurance
- the creation/notation/multi-track recording of original choir arrangements
- and the endless fiddly admin needs of organizing and executing an experience like this.
Need to do a work trade or barter? Please get in touch directly for those options or with any other financial concerns. Email rachel@kithandkinchorus.org
What if I have to miss a week?
It's definitely going to be the most rewarding, fun and community-building if you can make it to all 6 evenings! However, we all know life gets messy – no stress or shame if you have to miss. And only good times when you can make it!
Ok how do I join?
Step 1a: Submit this super short form to register.
Step 1b: Registration is complete – and you get access to the music – once payment is received. Venmo is preferred: @rachelkay, #9822.
PayPal, cash, check (payable to Kith + Kin Chorus) also work. Get in touch directly to arrange non-Venmo payment.
Step 2: Once you've paid up for the session you're in! Watch for your invite to the shared GoogleDrive with the sheet music and audio references.
Step 3: You'll receive an email the week prior with final details.
Step 4: See you on Feb 2!
Sing you soon,
rachel ries