Compass Arts Creativity Project, Inc.

BEACON RISING CHOIR
Mondays, February 2nd through June 15th, 2026
(no rehearsal February 16, March 30th, and May 25th)
Choir Welcome Back Potluck, Monday, February 2nd, 7-9pm
Choir Retreat, Saturday, March 7, 2:30-5:30pm
Dress Rehearsals the week of June 8th - 14th (TBA)
Performance(s), some time between June 11th and 14th (TBA)
Post Show Celebration Monday, June 15th, 7-9pm
Gina Samardge, Director; Andy Rinehart, Band Leader

For more details about the choir, its history, and how it works, please view the Beacon Rising page on our website.

If you wish to register using the payment plan option, please review our payment plan agreement.

Beacon Rising Choir (BRC): A Choir Like No Other

Beacon Rising Choir is more than a musical ensemble—it’s a powerful, joyful community of female and non-binary treble singers (C3–C6 range) united by a shared commitment to creativity, connection, and collective care.

At BRC, we believe that singing together is a radical act of joy and resistance. We welcome singers of all backgrounds—from seasoned performers to those who have never sung in a choir before. Our members range in age from 21 to 80, creating a truly intergenerational and inclusive space where all voices are valued and respected.

Perfection isn’t the goal—authenticity is. We sing not just to perform, but to build relationships, uplift one another, and inspire change. 

Our repertoire spans a wide variety of musical genres, with a focus on vibrant, socially resonant works by female, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC composers and arrangers. Every song we sing reflects our values of social and environmental justice, compassionate community, and radical self-love and healing.

Our rehearsals officially run from 7:30-9pm. Choir members can arrive at 7pm to socialize and at 7:20 community announcements are made. As the concert grows near, rehearsals may start at 7pm, if additional time is needed.

Our next concert is planned for one evening between Thursday, June 11th and Sunday, June 14th, with rehearsals beginning in February. We also bring our voices out into the world—singing at nursing homes, community festivals, and local events whenever we’re able. Wherever we go, we bring spirit, solidarity, and song.

Join us, support us, or come hear us sing—because BRC is where voices rise, and community grows.

Price breakdown: 
- $17.65 for every 90-minute rehearsal (17 rehearsals = $300, mini-retreat included for free)
- Materials fee $35 (covers sheet music, folders, etc)

Returning Members: $335
(If you HAVE been a member of BRC prior to this season, this is your fee)

New Members: $360
(If you have NOT been a member of BRC prior to this season, this is your fee.)

Payment Plan for New or Returning Members: $50 Deposit (Choose this option for the payment plan arrangement: $50 ($15 payment plan admin fee + $35 materials fee deposit), followed by your balance in the form of automatic monthly payments for 5 months, starting on the first day of Choir. This will be $60 per month if you are a returning member, and it will be $65 per month if you are a new member.

BRC Tote bags are available as a $15 add-on.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to inquire about work-study opportunities or sliding scale assistance, please email gina@compassarts.org.