Who We Are

Since 1985, the Oregon Chorale has been bringing the joy of music to the Portland community from our home in Hillsboro. With 80 voices, we celebrate a wide range of music, from classical masterpieces to contemporary hits, and love collaborating with local musicians to create unforgettable performances.

We’ve had the honor of singing on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall, touring internationally, and even stepping into the spotlight as backup singers for Cypress Hill. Our partnerships with groups like the Oregon Symphony and our professional recordings showcase our passion for excellence and musical exploration. As one community member shared, “The concert was filled with exuberant music sung by enthusiastic choristers led by their dynamic director. Exceptional music performed by a joyful ensemble.”

But for us, it’s about more than just performances—it’s about building community and fostering a lifelong love of music. Whether we’re performing at Hillsboro Holly Days or supporting local school choral programs, we’re committed to making a difference.

Our singers come from all walks of life, united by a shared love of music and a commitment to making a difference. Whether we’re on stage or working in the community, we’re here to inspire, uplift, and connect through the power of music.

Our Mission

To inspire and connect our community through exceptional choral performances and meaningful educational outreach, fostering a lifelong love of music for all.

Our Vision

To be a beacon of artistic excellence, uniting people of all ages and backgrounds through the power of choral music. We envision a future where our performances and outreach inspire vibrant communities, nurture lifelong musical passion, and elevate the role of the arts in everyday life.

  • Sharing meaningful musical experiences with excellence and professionalism.

  • Elevating diverse voices, fostering equitable access, forging thoughtful partnerships, and challenging inequities.

  • Engaging with the community through service, and building knowledge, skills, and confidence in singers of all ages.

  • Communicating with transparency and kindness.

  • Celebrating differences, welcoming others, and connecting through our shared passion of making music.

Our Values

Empowering Youth

A core part of the Oregon Chorale’s mission is to nurture the musical growth of young people in our community.

Through our Emerging Voices program, which began in 2000, talented high school singers are invited to rehearse and perform with the Chorale each term, receiving free voice lessons and music. We also offer free choral clinics and workshops to local school programs, helping to inspire the next generation of musicians.

We also offer the Bernie Kuehn Music Scholarship, an endowed scholarship award for graduating high school students pursuing a music major or minor in college. Additionally, we feature high school musicians at select performances and provide free concert admission to anyone under 18, ensuring that young audiences can experience the joy of live music.

2024-2025

Chorale Members

Soprano

Amanda Quinn

Ann Woods

Arielle Martingale

Briar Laing

Caitlin Stave

Colleen Graves

Corie Wuehler

Dominique Garrison

Eleanor Lange

Elise Fast

Jenn Binkley-Sabino

Kaitlynn Bumanlag

Karin Allen

Lily Wilson*

Megan Recktenwald

Nan Dahlquist

Sarah Oesch Miller

Shawn Harper

Shirley Liu

Sunny Hauser

Timminy Keiffer

Whitney Diffenderfer

Zoie Harpole

Alto

Alana Bertram

Alicia McConnell

Anna Danese

Anne Weld-Martin

Aurea Taylor

Cathrine Huard

Colleen Ahrens

Colleen Heidebrecht

Courtney Skye Holmes

Gina Machlan

Hayden Liao

Jabke Buesseler

Jack Wattier

Jay Bailey*

Kenya Sanchez-Register

Lucy Tait

Mary King

Mikki Black

Michelle Valko

Nancy Culolias

Nancy Upton

Pam Beaty

Raven Theobald*

Sally Mehler

Shirley Hoffman

Tenor

Antonio Villarreal

Austin Randall

Brian Shoop

Chris Schaefer

Colin Stave

Dale André

Daniel Rodriguez

Derick Watson

Dru Zimmerman

Jeff Staples

Jim Gent

Joshua Pounders

Joshua Simon

Markus Cadiz

Maxwell McAtee

Rawdon Taylor

Sean McLeod

Zach Goldstein

Bass

Aaron Gehrke

Aaron Richardson

Austin Hanzlik

Brian Bertram

Charles Trabosh

Christopher Cheek

Craig Bader

Earl Patrick

Hao Tran

Jacob Mott

Jeffrey Knapp

Joe Johnson

Joshua Hauser

Kaleb Hall

Kristian Bumanlag

Logan Wesel

Mike Borgstrom

Nathaniel Zulauf

Prune Wickart

Rob Williams

Thomas McAulay

Tom Harper

Emerging Voices interns denoted by *.