Make Music Happen, A Virtual Auction

Rise Up Chorus is an all-inclusive, community chorus based out of Metuchen, NJ. The mission of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. What makes us different from other choruses? We do not charge tuition and we do not hold auditions. Since 2017, Rise Up Chorus has been a place where both seasoned professional and novice singers come together. Some are just learning to sing. We have members of all ages, religions, and ethnicities.

Each year Rise Up Chorus presents 3 performances of varying musical genres. Our Artistic Director, Matthew LaPine continues to choose challenging and diverse music selections for our musical events. Past concerts included music by African American composers, American composers, a performance for the Menlo Park Veterans Home and a Halloween-themed concert. Rise Up Chorus collaborated with Playhouse 22 to present a 2 night showcase of Broadway favorites. In addition, we have partnered with our local community by singing in the annual Memorial Day Parade Ceremony as well as Caroling throughout the downtown area.

Since Rise Up Chorus does not charge any membership fees, we must raise our entire operating budget through Grants, donations, fundraisers and ticket sales. Over the last year Rise Up Chorus has had to cancel three live performances resulting in lost ticket revenue and creating a gap between our income and expenses. We are hopeful that “Make Music Happen, A Virtual Auction” will raise the funds necessary to continue bringing people together to sing and create community. The proceeds from this Auction will be directed to ongoing operating expenses such as rent, insurance and purchasing sheet music. We appreciate your participation.

If you would prefer to make a donation directly to Rise Up Chorus, donations by check may be mailed to
Rise Up Chorus, PO Box 4335, Metuchen, NJ 08840. For payments by credit card, please visit https://kindest.com/2020-21-season-support
Thank you for supporting Rise Up Chorus.