August 2, 2023
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Bunker (586) 219-0094 Rackham Choir Presents Its All-Star Holiday Favorite, ‘Too Hot To Handel,’ January 13, 2024 at the Detroit Opera House, Performed by an All-Star Roster of Jazz, Gospel and Classical Artists DETROIT, (Aug. 2, 2023) – Beloved by audiences and performers alike, Rackham Choir is proud… Read more >
July 1, 2021
Brandon Waddles, a composer, conductor and educator with deep roots in the Detroit gospel music tradition, has been named the new artistic director of Rackham Choir. Waddles began working with the choir this month, and hopes to put on a first concert in the fall. He is also director of choral activities at Wayne State… Read more >
June 8, 2021
Our organization earned a 2021 Bronze Seal of Transparency! Now, everyone can learnmore about the work our organization does and easily contact us for more information.Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid:
May 21, 2021
Suzanne Mallare Acton, a genre-defying conductor whose exacting musical standards andknack for experimentation transformed Rackham Choir, is stepping down as the choir’s artisticdirector after 25 years. Acton will continue to be music director/conductor for future performances of Too Hot To Handeland will remain as a mentor to promising young singers in Rackham’s high school vocalinternship… Read more >
September 25, 2019
Bloomfield Hills, MI – One Night. One Concert. One Amazing Evening of Music! Rackham Choir will perform as part of An Evening with Alvin Waddles and Friends on Friday, October 4 at Bloomfield Hills High School Auditorium. This unique concert will combine classical, jazz, gospel and Broadway for a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, friendship and… Read more >