About the Choir
We are Foothills Community Choir (FCC), a non-audition chorus dedicated to the joy of singing in community with others. FCC is open to teens and adults with a desire to sing a variety of music. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that exists for the purpose of encouraging the appreciation of vocal music in the Denver metro community at large.
Our choir celebrates a rich and diverse repertoire, performing a wide range of music from various genres and cultures. We have no specific religious or organizational affiliations, focusing solely on the joy of musical expression and the unifying power of song.
History
Foothills Community Choir is part of a long history of vocal excellence in Colorado. In 1996, a group of singers in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains started the Wheat Ridge Community Chorale to encourage the appreciation of vocal music in the Denver area. The choir has taken on new life several times since then, most recently in 2021 as Foothills Community Choir. Some of our members have been singing with the choir off and on since its inception, and many new voices have found us along the way. FCC strives to honor both our history and our growth in all of our work.
Join Us
FCC is in session at least twice a year. Each session consists of approximately 12 weeks of regular rehearsals, one dress rehearsal, and at least one performance. The spring session runs from approximately February to May, and the fall session runs from approximately September to December. We sometimes offer a summer session depending on member interest and staff availability. Singers can participate in as many or as few sessions as is convenient for you, although once you see how much fun we have, we bet you’ll keep coming back!
Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 PM. We currently rehearse and perform at Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, located at 4425 Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Check out our calendar for current and upcoming session dates.
Membership dues are paid on a sliding scale, usually $70-$100 per cycle.* All dues go towards rehearsal space, our music director, accompanist, music licenses, and other related expenses. A refundable music and/or choir folder deposit may also be requested at the beginning of each cycle.
If you’re interested but not quite ready to sign up yet, please join us for an upcoming rehearsal! Drop us a note so we can introduce ourselves and answer any questions when we see you.
* Inability to pay dues should never be a factor. Some waivers available.
Foothills Foundations
Looking to kick-start your music reading and understand our music on a deeper level? Consider signing up for Foothills Foundations! For an hour before four rehearsals each choir season, join Taylor for a music theory/aural skills session. Topics will include note-reading, sight-singing, introductory piano, and more! If you’d like to participate, tell us a little about your interest and experience and we’ll let you know when the next sessions will be.