The
New York METRO MASS CHOIR celebrates the human spirit through
the performing arts, bringing together people from all walks of
life and religious perspectives. Seeking to provide a spiritual
common ground, the METRO MASS CHOIR creates opportunities for
various cultural and spiritual expressions of faith, regardless
of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Concerts:
• Lincoln Center
• United Nations
• Carnegie Hall
• Apollo Theater
• Town Hall
• Guest artists: Cissy Houston, Martha Wash, Beth Nielsen
Chapman
• Featured performers from NY's subways and shelters
Benefits:
• Americares Celebration with President George Bush And
Barbara Bush
• Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Gala
• Greater New York Hospital Association
• Tribute to Heroes of September 11
• Wintergarden at One World Financial Center, the official
lighting ceremony for the holiday season
Volunteering:
• Habitat for Humanity, building housing in Brooklyn
• Ronald McDonald House, working with children and families
to brighten the holidays
• Foundling Hospital, providing musical mobiles for infants
• Dear Santa Campaign, gift certificates and toys for children
and youth in the tri-state area
Community:
• Featured in December 2003 issue of "O", Oprah Winfrey's magazine
• Featured musical guest on Good Morning America, Christmas Day, 2003
• Featured story on WABC Channel 7 New York, December 11, 2003
• Performed in area houses of worship
• Featured in an article written by Columbia journalism
graduate students on ethnic relations and building community through
music
• Featured on MNN cable program focusing on diversity of
the choir and its impact on NY.
