Sing With Us

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Do You Love Singing in a Choir?

The Salina Chorale is dedicated to its 60+ year mission of enriching our community and region through the joy of singing and creating beautiful choral music together.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming concert.

Our next concert will be our 2026 "Carols of Christmas" performance at Sacred Heart Cathedral in downtown Salina, Kansas. This concert will be performed on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, at 4 p.m., on Thanksgiving weekend.  

Monday evening rehearsals will begin on August 17, 2026, at Sunrise Presbyterian Church Multi-Purpose Room, 825 E. Beloit Avenue, Salina, KS. 

First, from 6-6:30pm, we will gather for a welcome party social time at 6pm for all new and returning members. Then set-up of chairs and piano for the rehearsal, followed by a members meeting for special announcements. And then our quick vocal warm-up and singing from 7pm to 8:30pm. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

The Salina Chorale is a community chorus dedicated to promoting choral music, open to all adults who love singing ensemble music. 

• No auditions are required for adult singers

• High school juniors and seniors may join if they are members of their high school choir.

• Freshmen and sophomores may join with the director’s approval, based on vocal maturity and suitability for the required repertoire and vocal ranges.

REHEARSING ON MONDAY EVENINGS AT: 

Sunrise Presbyterian Church Multi-Purpose Room 

825 E. Beloit Avenue, Salina, KS

From the parking lot, enter through the two sets of double glass doors, then turn right and go through the Multi-Purpose Room all the way to the back area.

• If you are able to help, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. to set up chairs and move the piano. 

• If you’re cannot help with setup, please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to sign in, receive new music, and listen to announcements. Rehearsal begins promptly at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. without a break.

• After rehearsal, please stay to help reset the room and return the piano to the adjacent room.

• Be sure to bring your music in a binder each week, and arrive on time to help set up and be ready for announcements before rehearsal starts.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

DUES

Dues are $40 per semester for all Salina Chorale singers

REHEARSALS

• Rehearsals are Monday nights, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. without a break.

(Arrive by 6:45 p.m. for announcements and preparation to rehearse)

• Sometime during the two weeks prior to the concert, a dress rehearsal will be scheduled in our performance venue, in addition to our regular Monday rehearsal. 

FOR FALL 2026: Our Special On-location Rehearsal scheduled at Sacred Heart Cathedral will be on Monday, Nov. 16th from 7-8:30 pm. And an Extra Pre-Concert Rehearsal has been added for us at Sunrise Presbyterian a week before Thanksgiving Day, on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 -8:30 pm

MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION:

• New Members: When joining the Chorale, please make sure to provide your contact information on the SIGN-IN SHEETS at the beginning of rehearsal. 

• Returning Members: Please check for any outdated details we have for you in our files, and kindly make corrections using the SIGN-IN SHEETS so we have the most up-to-date information for each of you.

CONCERT DRESS:

• Women: A black top or blouse (long sleeves preferred, or a black over-jacket in the fall), a long black skirt or pants, black shoes, and black hosiery.

• Men: A black suit (a tuxedo jacket with black pants is acceptable), a black long-sleeve dress shirt, black shoes, black socks, and a black long tie. For the spring concert, men may wear a black shirt without a tie or jacket.

MUSIC FOLDERS: 

Members supply their own black, 1 inch, three-ring binder.

ALLERGIES: 

Be aware that some members are highly sensitive to fragrances and pet dander. Please refrain from using fragrances and “wearing” pet fur.

To learn more about singing with the Salina Chorale or ask questions, please contact:

BJ Banks, President of the Salina Chorale

Email: choralesalina@gmail.com

Call or Text: 785-577-2819