Choirs and choruses based in Colorado
Ars Nova Singers is an a cappella choral group based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Ars Nova is composed of forty selectively auditioned all-volunteer singers from the greater Denver metropolitan area.
The Arvada Chorale is a community chorus from Arvada, Colorado. The Chorale performs a wide variety of classical, contemporary, and jazz music.
The Cherry Creek Chorale. Director: Brian Leatherman.
The Colorado Children's Chorale is a singing group in Colorado that was founded in 1974. The Chorale consists of six choirs: Prep choir, Apprentice choir, Concert choir, Regional Tour choir, National Tour choir, and Transitions choir. They participate in over 130 annual performances.
The Colorado Choir - The Colorado Choir, founded in 1976 and based in Denver, is one of the most dynamic influences in the Colorado music scene. In its history, it has presented more than fifty performances with the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Today the choir specializes in performing significant compositions for a cappella choir under the direction of Kelly Parmenter. The choir performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra in Denver. The choir is often extended similar invitations and accepts them when possible. The choir has sung the National Anthem to open games for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. While principally an a cappella choir, the group does perform accompanied works as well as occasional major works with orchestra.
Colorado Hebrew Chorale - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale was founded in 1993 and is a volunteer chorus that is dedicated to providing a voice for the Jewish experience through song. Based in Denver, it is a smaller choir, welcoming a diverse range of singers from ages 14 and up, including many seniors. This superb chorus also performs all over the state, with concerts everywhere from hospitals and senior centers to large stadiums, history centers and museums. There are always a lot of places where you can catch this wonderful choir, so be sure to check out the website and see where you can hear its beautiful music.
Denver Gay Men's Chorus - As part of the Rocky Mountain Arts Association, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus is the first openly gay arts organization in Denver. It was formed in 1982. The group performs throughout the city delivering a message of acceptance and pride. Led by Artistic Director James Knapp, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus brings beautiful music to events and performances all over the city, with impressive voices and a large ensemble. If you enjoy choral performances, stay on the lookout for this group.
Denver Women’s Chorus - Also part of the Rocky Mountain Arts Association is the Denver Women’s Chorus. It was founded in 1984, and while it is also rooted in the LGBT community, it is open to everyone regardless of orientation. It is a community organization that is focused on providing women of all walks of life a chance to perform and excel in vocal performance and music, while also enriching the community. It is a beautiful partner in the Rocky Mountain Arts Association to the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, providing another amazing and beautiful ensemble for the stage.
Kantorei - Kantorei is a professional-caliber choral ensemble based in Denver, CO, led by Artistic Director Joel M. Rinsema. Kantorei's mission is to elevate the human experience through choral excellence. Kantorei was founded in 1997 by six friends who valued artistic achievement alongside the close-knit community that only a choir can provide. Today, Kantorei is 50 voices that believe in the power of the choral arts to deeply affect those who experience it: audiences and singers alike.
The Larimer Chorale - The mission of The Larimer Chorale, an auditioned symphonic chorus based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is to perform choral music at a high artistic standard, with an emphasis on masterworks. Founded in 1977 and composed of over 100 members, The Larimer Chorale is one of the largest and most accomplished community choral ensembles in the Rocky Mountain Region.
The One World Singers was formed in 2010 when the Denver Turnverein Chorus changed its name.
Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir - Always challenging the expectations of what defines a typical choir concert, Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir has made a name for themselves with a diverse calendar of events, such as their annual MeadFest and their acclaimed 12th Night Yule Concert complete with a viking-esque feast. Their music is equally rivoting, pulling material from an vast range of time periods, themes, and cultures.
The Sound of the Rockies (SOR) is an a capella men's chorus based in greater Denver, Colorado.
St. Martin's Chamber Choir Founded in 1994 by Timothy J. Krueger as Colorado’s only year-round, fully professional choir, St. Martin’s has delighted Colorado audiences for more than 20 years with its exhilarating sound, its exquisite blend, and its fascinating repertoire, drawn from 1,000 years of choral music. In addition to performing six concert sets every season, St. Martin's has released 13 CD recordings, including two on the prestigious Toccata Classics label. The choir has presented numerous world, national and regional premieres.
Voices West - An auditioned community choir with a 35-year history in Colorado, Voices West draws singers and supporters from Denver and the surrounding areas, including Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial and Lakewood, with performances throughout the Front Range.
