Sing With Us

“For me, the Sacred Music Chorale represents an opportunity to sing with fine musicians and director some incredible literature that Church Choirs just can’t get around to. Each person that I have met is delightful!”

— Ruth Ann Nasby, Alto

“I love seeing the music for the season for the first time and then the experience of hearing the finished product... the sacred words becoming so meaningful.”

— Thelma Strand, Accompanist

“I’ve sung with the chorale since its formation. What sticks in my mind is the word ‘refreshing.’ Many times when it came to go to rehearsal I felt tired and just wanted to stay home. But the singing and fellowship revived me so much that coming home after rehearsal I was still full of energy and enthusiasm — I had been refreshed.”

— Jay Pearson, Baritone

“I joined SMC because I wanted the chance to sing Sacred music in a concert setting. What I didn’t expect was that I would form so many wonderful friendships along the way. Our director and accompanist are both wonderful people, are very accomplished and professional, and it has been an absolute joy to benefit from their expertise and friendship.”

— Barb Erickson, Soprano

“SMC is one of the few groups committed to performing the great music of the church, and to keeping that music alive. We are non-denominational and we are a great group of musicians away from the politics of church choirs. Each new year we are getting better and, for me, the great teaching about singing has been a highlight.”

— Jack Neumann, Tenor

“SMC is a group full of talented people who are always growing and improving, both spiritually and musically. It is wonderful to be part of a group where after each concert we can honestly say, ‘That was our best yet!’ And at the start of the next season, we get a recording of our performance to remember how amazing it was.”

— Aaron Giles, Tenor

“When is the last time you sat down with your family for 2 1/2 hours every Sunday and had a great time? That’s what I get to do with the Sacred Music Chorale. They’re my family, and I’ve been having a great time since 1999!”

— Keith Graham, Tenor

“We all come to SMC at different levels of ability, style, and experience. I love that we can be challenged and grow in different ways, by the music, by our Director, and by others who join in our passion. Singing with SMC is a wonderful way to share our gifts with others.”

— Sharon Conner, Soprano

“It is a joy to both sing and serve with the Chorale. Our seasons are never dull, because our music ranges over eight centuries and many different genres, and our members come from all over the Puget Sound region and represent virtually every Christian denomination and myriad professions.”

— Don Ostrow, Baritone

“I’ve been with the Chorale for eight seasons. I’ve enjoyed all of the directors we’ve had. I enjoy learning new music and being prepared to perform at concerts. I am proud that we sing music of the church. When we do a number well, it becomes worship.”

— David Nasby, Baritone

“Each person who sings with the Sacred Music Chorale finds a new family full of people who care not only about singing well, but who care about individual lives — births, deaths, anniversaries, graduations etc. are celebrated, remembered and prayed for.”

— Colleen Kirkwood, Alto

“God created us with two natural healing medicines: singing and laughter. We experience both in abundance as we rehearse this joy-filled music. We are doubly blessed as we share that joy with our audiences.”

— Kathy Pearson, Alto