ALEXANDRIA SINGERS
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Mission Statement
The Washington D.C. Metro Area's Premier Pops Chorus
About This Cause
The Alexandria Singers are a unique group. As the region's only adult pops chorus, our one-of-a-kind repertoire of American popular music offers the community an alternative to the sacred and classical music performed elsewhere. The citizens of Alexandria easily identify with the Singers because we're composed of men and women of all ages and backgrounds. We sing music the people know and grew up with. You name it, the Singers do it - Broadway, jazz, country, patriotic and pop. The Singers are proud to represent the City and its residents! The Alexandria Singers’ mission has remained steadfast; to perform American popular and patriotic music; to inspire new generations of singers; to broaden our reach to include all ages within the American culture; and to celebrate this music by presenting it locally, nationally and abroad. Through Artistry, Education, and Service, many factors which differentiate The Alexandria Singers from other choral organizations in Alexandria. In terms of ARTISTRY, we are the City's only adult pops chorus, and one of only a handful in the entire DC area. Our unique "show choir" popular music repertoire and exciting choreography provide Alexandria residents an alternative to the usual "formal" offerings of sacred and classical music. Perhaps more significant are the elements of EDUCATION and SERVICE that distinguish us from other local choral organizations. We engage in unique outreach activities, including: • Providing gift donations and holiday performances for the Alexandria Community Shelter, encouraging our Holiday show attendees to donate food, clothing, personal care items and toys – donations which totaled over $3000 in 2016 and 2017. • Providing several free performances a year for City community centers and senior residence facilities. • Offering offer regularly scheduled, full-day, free "Sing For Your Life!" workshops, open to all ages 12+. These workshops are fully participatory events for all, regardless of experience, who wish to learn to sing in an ensemble, but may not have had the training or opportunity to do so. Participants receive expert group instruction, along with Singers mentors, but also join with The Singers for a free public performance at the conclusion of the workshop. • Developing a comprehensive Youth Outreach Initiative to educate and empower young people through the choral arts, particularly "pops chorus" music, including development and execution of regularly-scheduled, free-to-low cost youth choral workshops open to all community youth, and integrating youth workshop participants into scheduled Singers performances (2017-18 season). • Enrolling members in three new major non-singing community initiatives serving worthy charity programs each year ("Walks," "Runs", and other similar events), specifically designated by our own members as important to them.