Spend your summer with your new chorus friends!
Looking for a way to spice up your summer? Come sing with us!
Join Greater Richmond Chorus for our Summer Fling, a high-energy 5-week guest program where you’ll belt out some of the most iconic hits of the 1980s — all in thrilling four-part harmony.
Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned vocalist, this is your chance to step onto the risers, meet new friends, and experience the joy of barbershop-style a cappella. The program wraps up with a friends & family performance on August 21 — the perfect chance to show off your new skills!
What to Expect:
🎶 Four weekly Thursday night rehearsals at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (July 24, 31 and August 7, 14)
🎭 One energetic Thursday night performance for friends and family (August 21)
🎤 Learn two fun and fabulous 80s tunes
👯 Get coached by experienced singers and performers
🎉 Make music & memories (and maybe even find a new singing home!)
Ready to register for this free 5-week program? We can't wait to sing with you (and maybe bring a friend or two!)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a cost to participate in the Summer Fling?
A: No. We'll provide your sheet music and any other supplies, you supply your voice and energy.
Q: What's the time commitment for this program?
A: Summer Fling is a high-energy 5-week program. We'll meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM for rehearsal (7/24, 7/31, 8/7, and 8/14) and cap it off with a performance for friends and family on 8/21.
Q: What's the agenda for rehearsals?
A: 6 - 6:30 PM - Socialize with members; 6:30 - 6:45 - Vocal warmups; 6:45 - 8:00 - Learn Summer Fling songs; 8:00 - 8:15 - Break & socializing; 8:15 - 9:30 - (optional) Stick around for GRC Member rehearsal
Q: Do I need to register for all the dates?
A: No. Select the first Summer Fling date you plan to attend and proceed from there. We'll handle the rest.
Q: What are we going to sing?
A: We'll be working on four-part arrangements of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston and "Sweet Dreams" by The Eurythmics for the Summer Fling friends-and-family performance, in addition to a variety of music from GRC's active repertoire.
Q: What will happen when I show up? Do I have to audition?
A: No auditions required for the Summer Fling! When you arrive, one of our coaches will help you determine the part that best fits your vocal range (you'll sing a short song like "Happy Birthday" and do a few vocal exercises in a private room), and you'll be introduced to a coach from that section.
Q: I'm trans/non-binary/gender fluid. Am I welcome at GRC?
A: Yes. Sweet Adelines choruses open to women, including trans women, and non-binary treble singers. Read more about GRC's core values and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Q: What if I haven't really sung since high school/college/my church choir?
A: No sweat! As you talk with our members, you'll find that many of us have that same story.
Q: Do I have to be able to read music?
A: Some experience reading music is helpful, but it's not required. We provide sheet music and audio learning tracks for all of the songs in our repertoire in order to make them adaptable and acccesible for all members and learning styles, and vocal instruction is a regular part of our rehearsals.
Q: Do I have to join the chorus to participate?
A: Nope! You're welcome at the Summer Fling whether you just want to hang out for a few weeks and enjoy the vibe or you think you might be interested in joining. If you have a great time and want to make it permanent, we'll be delighted to transition you into the audition process.
Q: Is GRC affiliated with the church?
A: No. It's hard to find locations that have enough room for our risers and regular availability for our weekly rehearsals, and Forest Hill Presbyterian rents us their space.
Q: What's the parking situation?
A: Forest Hill Presbyterian Church has two large parking lots with plenty of space. In the unlikely event the lot is full, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. For cyclists, bring your bike inside with you - no need to lock it up outdoors.
