MET CHORUS ARTISTS, INC.
Created in 2015 by a group of enterprising Met Choristers, the Met Chorus Artists, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit designed to foster a more immediate connection with our community, fans, and future supporters of the Arts. The organization pivoted to a lifeline fundraiser for out-of-work artists during the pandemic shutdown. Now that we are back to full-time performances at the Met, we have returned our focus to outreach and concertizing. We've partnered with various outreach organizations such as Culture for One, Sing for Your Seniors, and Salon 58. Additionally, we've created our own programming events: an Introduction to Opera for children, A Celebration of Women in Opera, and an annual Spring Sing concert in Bronxville, NY.
THE WHY
For years, the members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus have discussed ways that they could give back to the artistic community and our New York City neighbors. In 2017, after a good bit of research, a fair amount of paperwork, and some help from our friends and colleagues of the Met Orchestra Musicians, Met Chorus Artists, Inc. was born.
THE WHAT
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Our mission is to expand interest in opera and to develop musical awareness and curiosity via public performances throughout the region
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To encourage passion and enthusiasm for classical music in both children and adults through educational outreach programs;
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To raise funds and provide assistance to artists
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To cooperate with established local charities by offering volunteer and monetary support for their endeavors
THE IMPACT
Over the years, Met Chorus Artists, Inc. has produced and participated in several educational outreach opportunities, bringing opera to the community beyond the confines of the theatre. These events include:
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Holiday fundraiser for Show Me Your Heart Foundation
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Creating and performing a kids-centric opera outreach concert for the Howland Chamber Music Circle
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Volunteer voice lessons through Culture for One
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participating in Castle Bridge Elementary School’s “Opera Ambush” program
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Engaging with the UWS community along with the Lincoln Center, Halloween for Kids Event
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Collaborating with members of the Met Opera Orchestra in a Musical Read-Aloud for children
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Bringing opera to visually impaired and blind children at The Lighthouse Guild’s after-school program
COMING UP
Met Chorus Artists, Inc. have an exciting spring season planned! We hope to see you at one of our concerts:
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Our first concert of 2025 will be “Women in Opera” at Brick Presbyterian on March 20th, 2025. This has been a light season for our fabulous Met Opera Sopranos and Altos based on operatic selection. We want to highlight our wealth of talent and artistry by showcasing the flexibility and range of colors of the female voice.
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After the success of our Spring Sing last year, we are returning to The Reformed Church of Bronxville for our second annual Spring Sing on April 6th, 2025. This concert will feature some of your favorite opera selections and the best part: audience participation. Come sing with us!
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For our music and history lovers near Beacon, NY, we will be singing at the Howland Chamber Music Circle on May 4th, 2025. This program will feature Whitney George, Composer and Lecturer, to walk the audience through the history of opera. We will be providing music examples to help reiterate performance practice, musical style, and maybe an anecdote or two. There will be a matinee and evening performance, the first performance will be geared towards our younger opera lovers.
THE ART OF GIVING
Let your gift be the note that carries thenext generation of opera forward!
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Met Chorus Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
GET INVOLVED
Are you interested in joining our Met Chorus Artist community? You can contribute to our mission in more ways than one. We welcoming all participation via donation direct to The MCA, by subscribing to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest happenings, or simply reach out to us directly.
Your gift to Met Chorus Artists, Inc. directly supports our efforts to community through mentorship and outreach programs. By partnering with local organizations and creating our own opera programing, we make opera more accessible, nurturing curiosity, and enriching the lives of individuals from all walks of life. All funds contribute to operating costs, artist honorariums, and venue rentals. Join us in preserving the art form of opera by making it a transformative experience for everyone.
Our goal is to expand our outreach and education efforts to form lasting connections with our community and to foster a love of music and opera, particularly for the next generation. Although the enjoyment of music is priceless, the cost of renting performance and rehearsal spaces, event insurance, printing music and programs, hiring musicians, and other logistics can really add up. We hope to decrease overhead so that our outreach and education efforts can reach a larger audience. Donate today and help us inspire the next generation of opera lovers!