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Dubuque Chorale

If you love to sing, you already have what it takes to be part of Dubuque Chorale. We provide music, support, and guidance to help every member grow as a singer and performer.
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How to Become a

Chorale Member

Membership in the Dubuque Chorale is open to high school, college, and adult singers from the Tri-State area. Adults of all ages are encouraged to participate in this nonprofit musical organization, which is dedicated to improving the musical skills of its singers and to providing quality musical entertainment for its audiences. No audition is required. The Children’s Choirs are for students in grades 3–6 who are participating in their own school’s music program.

To join the Chorale, simply fill out the registration form online and attend our first rehearsal on August 28th (or soon after). If you have questions, you can email the director, Amanda Huntleigh. Or, simply come to a Thursday night rehearsal, and if you enjoy the experience, talk to Amanda about joining.

Chorale & Cadenza Membership

Dues & Tuition

Dues for the adult Chorale for the 2025/26 season are:

$110 - Full season
$60 - Half season only (fall or spring)
$25 - Young adults through age 26
$30 - Additional Membership Fee for Cadenza

Members and children for whom the cost is prohibitive are encouraged to submit a Membership Dues Assistance Form to the Chorale Treasurer.

Chorale & Cadenza

Rehearsals

The Chorale and Cadenza rehearse on Thursday nights at Grand View Methodist Church on the northwest side of Dubuque. The Cadenza rehearses from 6-7pm, before the full Chorale rehearsal from 7-9pm Regular rehearsals take place in the sanctuary of Grand View Methodist Church on the northwest side of Dubuque. The first rehearsal for the 2025/26 season will be Thursday, August 28.

Subscribe to our Chorale, Cadenza, Children’s Choirs, or Board calendars! Instructions here.

Chorale

Section Coordinators

The Section Coordinators welcome new members, take attendance, and provide a point of contact with the organization. You should contact your section coordinator if you must miss a rehearsal, for example. Click on their names to send them an email:

Sopranos: Mary Beth Ferring
Altos: Danielle Phillips
Tenors: Nicholas Anderson
Basses: Mike Jozefowicz

Additional contact information such as phone numbers will be made available to Chorale members after they join.

Audition for the

Chorale Cadenza

Cadenza members are required to audition. For more information, contact the director. Participating in Cadenza for a given semester also requires participation in that semester’s program for the full Chorale.