WELCOME TO THE 2022 – 2023 SEASON

We here at Rackham Choir are excited to be back singing together for the 22-23 season, enjoying exploring new pieces in new places with new collaborators. We are glad to have you accompany us in this pursuit, whether as a patron, a financial supporter, or maybe as a singer (we hold auditions after almost every rehearsal).  Read more below about what’s on tap and watch this space for more details about all of our exciting projects.

Warm regards,  Emily J. Eichenhorn President and Managing Board Member Rackham Choir Direct line: 248-535-0109

ANNOUNCING OUR FALL EVENT!

On Saturday, November 5, 2022 Rackham Choir will join forces with the Midland Symphony Orchestra and the Choirs of the Midland Center of the Arts, alongside Wayne State Choirs, to perform one of the most significant choral orchestral masterworks ever written, Mozart’s Requiem.  This fascinating and emotionally stirring piece will be the climax of an evening that opens with a new commission by the Midland Symphony as part of the New Music for America consortium, featuring a new work by Pulitzer Prize and double Grammy-winning composer, Jennifer Higdon.  Tickets starting at $26.50* and students are $5*

Information and tickets available by clicking here.    *plus processing fees.

Rackham Choir has recently concluded their High School Intern Audition process and are pleased to announce the following vocal interns that will be joining the Rackham Choir for the 2022 – 2023 season: 

• Anna Schultz ~ Is part of the audition treble choir at her high school and has been in the children’s chorus at the Detroit Opera House. Her plan is to study classical voice and opera in college and is interested in musical theater. Anna attends Cranbrook High School.
• Chloe Debulois ~ Plays guitar, euphonium and participated in school choir for 5 years while also singing at choir camp, school plays and volunteering her vocal talents at the Manoogian Manor Home. She hopes to attend Michigan State and ultimately become a choir teacher. Chloe attends Farmington Public Schools.
• Baleigh Smith ~ For the past five years Baleigh has played the bass and sings with the Detroit Community Music School. For the past 4 years Baleigh has actively participated in five of her High School Choirs as well as attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. She has performed with the Stars at the Michigan Jazz Festival and was runner up in the 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival Youth Vocal Jazz Competition in addition to performing in multiple jazz ensembles. Baleigh’s plan is to major in Jazz and minor in Music Production and or Management. Baleigh attends Detroit School of the Arts.
• Brendan Lockhart ~ Is a returning program participant for his 2nd year as a senior with Rackham.  He performs in multiple concert band and choir ensembles, marching band, and jazz ensembles with his school and has versatile skills as a singer, pianist, and instrumentalist. He hopes to study in New York or Chicago and one day become a conductor. Brendan attends Waterford Mott High School.

The internship program is funded solely through donations, including those gathered at the showcase, and a major grant from The Village Club Foundation.

Join Rackham Choir, William S. Harrison Chorale, Cody High School Women’s Ensemble, Rooted, and the Songs of Freedom Orchestra, under the baton of William S. Harrison, Sr. to celebrate Black History Month with a sacred symphonic choral concert featuring Sacred Music of African American composers.

The event is sponsored by the Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Archdiocese of Detroit.

Saturday February 25, 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Basilica, 1000 Saint Anne St., Detroit, MI 48216. There is NO CHARGE for this concert.

This concert will also be livestreamed at the following sites:

(20+) Archdiocese of Detroit Black Catholic Ministry | Facebook

(65) Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit – YouTube

(20+) Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit | Facebook

There is NO CHARGE for this concert. However, Rackham Choir continues to welcome donations. Click on the “Donate” button at the top of this page. Thank you!

“Carmina Burana” Monday April 17, 7:30 p.m. featuring Rackham Choir and Wayne State University Chorus, at Orchestra Hall, the Max M & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Our Contact Information
Rackham Choir
PO Box 36788
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
313-404-0222
http://rackhamchoir.org

“Rising to the Top” Saturday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.

This year’s High School Vocal Intern Program Showcase is held at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak and will feature Rackham Choir’s four students this season: Chloe Debulois, Farmington High School, Brendan Lockhart, Waterford Mott High, Baleigh Smith, Detroit School of Arts and Anna Schultz, Cranbrook High School. Stay tuned for more about these talented young singers.  

Admission is free. Click here to register to attend the concert.

Rackham Choir continues to welcome donations. Click on the “Donate” button at the top of this page and select the Artistic Fund to support this important program. Thank you!