Visit a rehearsal

Pride of Portland Chorus rehearses every Wednesday evening at Tigard Community Friends Church, 15800 SW Hall Blvd in Tigard. Guests are always welcome and we'd love for you to visit us! We suggest you first email us to make sure we are rehearsing in person, as sometimes we need to hold Zoom-only rehearsals; we can fill you in and make sure you have all the necessary information! Just click here to contact us and let us know you'd like to attend a rehearsals. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have, too.

We look forward to meeting you.

COVID POLICY: Pride of Portland asks members and guests who are feeling ill, or who have been exposed to any potentially contagious diseases, to respect your fellow members/guests and please stay home until you are better or any recommended quarantine period has expired. We encourage all our members and guests to follow their physician's recommendations for their personal well-being. The use of a mask during rehearsal is each individual's choice, depending on their level of comfort with the surroundings. If you have other questions, please contact us at [email protected]. (Dated 3/13/23)

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Our Management Team, Music Team, and Diversity & Inclusion Team have all engaged in extensive discussions about these issues facing us today, our stance, and how best to present our position. In response, the teams have developed a "unity logo," shown here, as a visual representation of our thoughts. 

We're proud to be a part of a chorus with such open minds and loving hearts. To view our official, full-length statement, click here.

 

Membership Benefits

Membership in Pride of Portland will change your life in ways you never imagined. First, Pride focuses on many aspects of self-improvement, especially these beginner skills:

  • Chorus rehearsingproducing resonance
  • learning articulation and intonation
  • promoting breath support
  • turning diphthongs
  • securing and sustaining ring
  • locking chords
  • warming up your instrument
  • learning choreography
  • focusing on core work
  • improving stamina

But superb vocal training and performance skill building are just the start. You will have the opportunity to become proficient in other areas, including:

  • showmanship
  • costuming
  • stage makeup
  • musical arrangement
  • director certification
  • judge qualification
  • chorus management
  • leadership and communication
  • community awareness and support
  • training and coaching
  • marketing

You'll have access to the following learning tools:

  • Websites with current news, competition info, and latest trends
  • Learning tracks and sheet music for the hottest musical arrangements
  • A library of training DVDs and audio CDs
  • Magazines, newsletters, handouts, and marketing guides
  • Webinars, podcasts and vodcasts 

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