seattle opera VETERANS CHOIr
Through a unique partnership with Path with Art, this program offers opportunities for music-making and community-building to local veterans, including those recovering from homelessness and other trauma.
Initially formed as part of Seattle Opera's 2019 production of The Falling and the Rising, the choir appeared onstage in the opera’s final scene. Since then, the choir has evolved into a year-round program. Led in rehearsal by a Seattle Opera teaching artist, the choir meets each week to warm up, rehearse, and connect.
“I love singing with the choir, the people, the friendships. But what’s exciting about the new group is that we all share a common background. People who go into service are willing to contribute seriously to the greater good and are interested in being a part of something greater than themselves.”
—Joseph, program participant
SING WITH US
The choir meets weekly during eight-week quarters throughout the year. It is open to all ability levels.
Upcoming rehearsals:
Thursdays, October 17–December 12, 2024, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
The Opera Center, 363 Mercer St
Teaching Artist: Michaella Calzaretta, Seattle Opera Chorus Master
This quarter includes a performance on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 (time TBD).
There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28.
HOW TO REGISTER
The Veterans Choir is provided in partnership with Path with Art. Veterans interested in the program must meet the Path with Art eligibility requirements. For more information, visit the Path with Art website or email program@pathwithart.org.
Registrations for this quarter will close on September 29, 2024. Late registrations are welcome to join us the following quarter.
Upcoming Performances
- Monday, November 11, 2024—Veterans Day Performance (details coming soon)
RECENT VETERANS CHOIR PERFORMANCES
- May 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM—Memorial Day Performance, Northwest Folklife Festival, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center
- November 9, 2023—PeaceTrees Vietnam 28th Anniversary Luncheon
- November 3, 2023—Portraits of Service featuring the U.S. Army Soldiers’ Chorus with Veterans Choir
- May 29, 2023—Memorial Day Performance, Northwest Folklife Festival
- November 11, 2022—Museum of Glass Veterans Day Celebration
- November 10, 2022—Pike Place Market Veterans Day Celebration
- June 24, 2022—Path with Art Veterans Exhibition
- May 30, 2022—Memorial Day Opening Ceremony, Northwest Folklife Festival
- June 25, 2021—The U.S. Army Soldiers’ Chorus presented a recording of the choir’s co-created piece “Hearts on Fire,” written in collaboration with teaching artist Samuel Corales (U.S. Marine Corps veteran) and composer Damien Geter
- July 2020—Virtual choir performance of “Peace Song” by Greg Gilpin
- November 15–19, 2019—The Falling and the Rising by Zach Redler and Jerre Dye