Foster City's Original Vocal Group

The Foster City Community Chorus is a community based, performance oriented vocal group offering a variety of musical literature ranging from classical to folk to contemporary. The Chorus sings for community and civic events and presents public concerts in the Spring and Winter.

Founded in 1992, it is Foster City's original vocal group offering a recreational experience to those who like to sing and who desire to join in harmony with others. Participation is open to adult residents of Foster City and the surrounding communities. Auditions are not required, but a strong sense of committment and dedication to the group is essential. Under the direction of Paul Hurst, instruction in basic music theory and fundamental singing techniques is offered in a non-threatening environment, with support from other chorus members. Public performance is also an important part of the chorus experience. The chorus has performed more than fifty concerts and civic performances.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the LGI Room of Audubon Elementary School, 841 Gull Avenue, Foster City.

Rehearsal seasons are January through early May and September through early December. Registration opens at the beginning of each season. Each season culminates in a public concert. The spring season features secular pieces and the fall season emphasizes holiday pieces for Christmas and Hannukah.

Foster City Community Chorus is cosponsored by the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department and the nonprofit Peninsula Musical Arts Association. Its financial support comes from participation fees from the singers, concert ticket sales and proceeds from corporate and private performances.

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How do I join?

We'd be delighted if you'd consider joining Foster City Community Chorus. You do not have to be a resident of Foster City to join. Singers from all over the Peninsula enjoy participating.

We are a non-auditioned community chorus, and our singers come from all walks of life. Some have had professional voice training, some have performed with high school, college or church choirs. Some have only sung in the shower, and some don't even read music that well. If you can stay on pitch and are willing to learn and have fun making music, then the chorus is prepared to help you participate.

We have two 14-16 week seasons per calendar year, with the Spring season starting in January, and the Fall season starting in late August. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Audubon School, 841 Gull Avenue, in Foster City.
(Click here for a map to Audubon School.)

If you're interested in joining the chorus, you can e-mail us at info@peninsulamusicalarts.org, call (650) 513-5522 for more information, or you can simply print and fill out the Registration Form and bring it with you to the first rehearsal.

		Registration Form

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What does it cost?

PMAA collects participation fees as a means to finance our overall operational expenses and performances. These fees also remind us that we are making an investment in PMAA with both our time and our money. Participation fees are $95 per 14-16 week season.

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What commitments come with joining
Foster City Community Chorus?

• Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts
• Attendance at scheduled community events and programs
• Agreement to purchase performance attire
• Memorization of some music as requested by Musical Director
• Selling concert tickets and helping to publicize concerts
• Proper care of music and return of same at the end of the season

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2011 Members of Foster City Community Chorus