"Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul —
How can I keep from singing?”

Old Quaker Hymn, Robert Wadsworth Lowry

As Covid-19 continues to prevent us from rehearsing and performing in person, the Chorale is grateful to our families, friends, audiences, and donors for support and understanding. We wish everyone health, safety, and community during the continuing international pandemic.

During Covid-19 restrictions, we'll be sending brief biweekly email messages with links to Singer Sidebars, very short videos (usually two minutes or so) that introduce you to some of our singers, virtual performances, and more. Those videos will also be posted here on our homepage.

Click here to sign up for the Chorale's email list. You'll automatically get the latest news about the group's performances and other activities. (And you'll save us money on postage, which we appreciate!)

Musical Work in Progress Update

We interrupt our periodic Singer Sidebar series to introduce our first Musical Work in Progress update. Music Director Fred Graham recently conducted a short interview with Katie Kring, who has been chosen as the composer of a special commissioned piece for the Sangre de Cristo Chorale’s first post-COVID-19 live performance (date TBD). In the video below, you’ll learn a bit about Katie’s diverse creative career and what inspires her when she’s composing.

“I’m so into the words,” Katie explained, and she eagerly invites text ideas from Chorale members, audience members, and supporters. To provide text suggestions or other ideas for the piece, please email Fred soon at sdccmusicdirector@gmail.com.

Katie is a delightful, positive person. We think she’ll be the perfect creative partner to help us all celebrate the joy of singing together in person — whenever that may be. Until then, stay well and enjoy our biweekly updates. Watch Fred’s interview with Katie Kring here.

Previous Sidebars in the series are available here.

While we can’t perform for you in person, click on the album cover below to hear us in recordings from our CD “I Have Had Singing”.

Music can provide much-needed inspiration in times of trouble. Watch https://www.facebook.com/sdcchorale/
and the space below for periodic links and pointers to music and music stories
that have moved us during these challenging times.
Be safe and listen to good music!

The Chorale is actively seeking
high school Apprentice singers!
Contact Music Director Fred Graham
for further information.

The mission of the Sangre de Cristo Chorale is to entertain, educate, unite, and inspire singers and audiences by performing quality choral music.