Columbia Choirs Blog
Finding Me, Seeing You This season, our choirs embark on a journey from inward reflection to outward awareness. Through music that invites us to consider our own identities and wellbeing, we will turn slowly outward—toward compassion, connection, and our shared humanity. At the heart of the season is a single …
Finding the right summer camps for your student can be challenging, but if you’re looking for a blend of enrichment, play, and socialization an arts camp is likely a great fit! The Benefits of Learning the Arts Learning about the arts is a critical part of a well-rounded curriculum for …
2025 was another fabulous year of new music and growth for Columbia Choirs! In total, we produced: None of this could have been possible without the Columbia Choirs Community, including: We want thank everyone who was a part of filling 2025 with singing. We can’t wait for an incredible 2026! …
By Celia Wu Creating a new choral work that tells stories of identity and belonging Eric Tuan began his musical journey at the age of seven, when he began singing with the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir. By age nine, he started composing short piano pieces. By the time Eric …
Tales of Journey, Notes of Home This season, our choirs will explore powerful stories through the concepts of Journey and Home—of people leaving, searching, arriving, and remembering. We will lift up voices shaped by migration, transformation, and resilience, as well as songs that celebrate the comfort and complexity of home. Through this theme, …
2024 was a fabulous year of new music and celebration for Columbia Choirs – including our 40th Anniversary! In total, we produced: None of this could have been possible without the Columbia Choirs Community, including: We want thank everyone who was a part of filling 2024 with singing. We can’t …
2023 was a year of growth and connection for Columbia Choirs. In total, we accomplished: 18 Performances 6 Choir Retreats for singers 4 Collaborations 2 Tours 2 Summer Camps 4 Outreach programs in local schools 1 Inaugural Showcase + Fundraiser None of this could have been possible without the Columbia …
What if we told you that it has been scientifically proven that choir positively affects a singer’s mind, body, and soul? We have collected a variety of published studies that investigate the ways in which singers of all ages benefit from participating in choir. We hope that as singers join …
Over the past four decades, Columbia Choirs has provided high-quality music instruction to thousands of singers and shared the art of choral singing with audiences near and far. This past year, the Board of Directors of Columbia Choirs set out to reflect on this strong history and plan for our …
As a core part of our organization assessment and strategic planning, the leadership has centered work to ensure that our choral programs and performances are a place for all to thrive and feel welcomed. The foundation for this work is the following understanding: Increasing Access & Creating a Sense of …
