
Visit a rehearsal
HEADS UP!
Pride of Portland Chorus has a CRAZY rehearsal schedule for the upcoming weeks!
- On September 6, POP’s rehearsal will be at the Tigard Community Friends Church, 15800 SW Hall Blvd; Tigard, OR 97224.
- And on September 13 we will be at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd in Portland OR. 97239
- And after that, we’ll be back at the Tigard Community Friends Church, 15800 SW Hall Blvd; Tigard, OR 97224 for the foreseeable future. Phew!
Guests are always welcome and we'd love for you to come and 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 UPDATE as of April, 2023: Pride of Portland takes the the health and safety of our members and guests very seriously. Masks are now optional for singers and guests. However, we ask that you remain home if you feel sick. Our protocols are examined and updated as needed.
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:
producing 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:
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showmanship
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costuming
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stage makeup
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musical arrangement
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director certification
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judge qualification
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chorus management
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leadership and communication
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community awareness and support
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training and coaching
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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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