February 6, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rackham Choir Announces Leadership Transition: Welcoming New Artistic Director Julian J. Goods and Celebrating Dr. Brandon Waddles’ National Achievement Detroit, MI – February 6, 2025 – Rackham Choir proudly announces a new chapter in its rich history with the appointment of Julian J. Goods as Artistic Director, effective immediately. This leadership transition follows four transformative… 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 >