Kalamazoo Community Chorale

The Kalamazoo Community Chorale completed its 89th year in 2023 under the direction of Jacqueline Stilger.  We are a women’s choir (ssaa) that welcomes members seeking an opportunity to be involved in choral music without the requirement of an audition or an extensive musical background.  The group was established in 1934 under the name “The Mothers Singers” since its membership was composed primarily of mothers.  The name changed several times until 1977 when it officially became the Kalamazoo Community Chorale.  Our central focus is to provide area women the chance to participate in the fellowship of song for educational and non-professional purposes.   Our membership averages between 50-65 women of different ages from very diverse backgrounds.  We perform secular and sacred pieces at two, admission-free concerts annually that are open to the public.  We also perform at community events, public organizations and private facilities.  The group often features local musicians to provide additional accompaniment at our concerts.  Another important facet of the Chorale’s activities is that we provide scholarships to qualifying college students with a major or minor in music.  In addition to assisting them with their school expenses, the students gain the experience of rehearsing and performing outside of the academic world, but still within the local area.  In return, they greatly contribute to our ensemble with their energy, talent and enthusiasm for choral singing.  The benefits of sharing the joy of music are many and we look forward to continuing to share it with our membership and the community.