Rehearsals for the Medford Community Chorale Youth/Young Adult Chorus 2026 fall season begin on Wednesday, September 9th!  

Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings (from 6 to 7 PM for youth/young adult chorus (7 to 8:30 PM for full chorus) at First Baptist Church on 29 Oakland St (off Salem Street) in Medford Square.

No auditions required; the only requirement is a love of singing!  At this time, there are no dues for members.  New members are always welcome, and we hope some of you will consider joining us (and, of course, adults are welcome to join the full chorus as well!).

We will be presenting, on Friday, December 4th, at 7 PM, our 2026 holiday concert, entitled, “The Very Best Time of Year”, which will benefit The Walnut Street Center here in Medford, whose mission is to empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live engaged and meaningful lives, by offering person-centered support services that provide opportunities to live, work, volunteer, and socialize within the community.

For further information or to join,  please contact  Betsy Pesce, Director at:
617-335-8155 or Elizabethpesce@comcast.net

The Medford Community Chorale is supported in part this season by grants from the ArtsAlive Medford Foundation, the Bertram D Blaisdell INS Trust Grant, a City of Medford Community Fund Grant, a Morgan Stanley GIFT–Staffiere Family Fund, and the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Medford

From Bonnie Littlejohn:

I had a small technical issue during Thank You for the Music.  It was cut off.  However, I was able to get back to recording by the introduction for the next song.  I apologize for missing the rest of Thank You for the Music. 

Part 1 All of the concert up to Thank You for the Music

Part 2:

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Our good friend, WBZ’s Jordan Rich, once again speaks with Betsy about our upcoming concert.

And if you would like to learn more about Jordan, read Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength, and Hope with Parkinson’s. Jordan’s ON AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio is also available.

🌼 WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US! 🌼

The Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus Spring Concert…to benefit The Medford Youth Center:

“YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION”

…featuring songs about people, places, and things that inspire us…

…FRIDAY, May 8th at 7pm in the Caron Theatre, Medford High School (489 Winthrop Street, Medford)

The Medford Senior Center is graciously providing transportation for seniors to and from the concert, leaving from the Senior Center.  Please call 781-396-6010 to sign up.

Admission is FREE (although contributions toward the ongoing expenses of the Chorale are greatly appreciated). Plus: there will be some great raffles!

For more information, please contact Betsy Pesce, Director at 617-335-8155 or at elizabethpesce@comcast.net

❄️❄️❄️ POSTPONED ❄️❄️❄️

A Restaurant Fundraiser at The Ford Tavern HAS BEEN POSTPONED and now will take place on Monday, March 9, to benefit the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus (please see attached flyer).

The fundraiser is valid from 3PM to 10PM at The Ford Tavern, on 61 Locust Street here in Medford (across from Wegman’s), and includes both dine-in and takeout/online orders. The Ford will donate 10% of the proceeds from ALL FOOD PURCHASES THAT DAY back to the chorale! 

Please mark your calendars(!), and invite your family and friends, neighbors and coworkers and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at The Ford Tavern (or in the comfort of your own home!) on Monday, March 9,, between 3 PM and 10 PM, and help support the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus. 

Thank you!

CALLING ALL ADULT AND YOUTH SINGERS!   

Rehearsals for the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus 2026 winter/spring season begin on Wednesday, January 28th! 

Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings (6 to 7PM for youth/young adult chorus and 7 to 8:30PM for full chorus) at First Baptist Church on 34 Oakland St (off Salem Street) in Medford Square. 

No auditions required; the only requirement is a love of singing!  At this time, there are no dues for members.  New members are always welcome, and we hope some of you will consider joining us! 

We will be presenting, on Friday, May 8th at 7PM, our 2026 spring concert, entitled, “You Are My Inspiration”, which will benefit The Medford Youth Center, whose curriculum addresses all aspects of Youth Development, offering carefully planned activities to ensure that children have a safe environment to grow socially, physically, and cognitively. 

For further information or to join, please contact  Betsy Pesce, Director at: 617-335-8155 or Elizabethpesce@comcast.net

Super-parent Bonnie Littlejohn comes through again and has provided a recording of our concert on YouTube as we put together the “official” one.

https://youtu.be/WKJZS4p4M1Y

NOTE: As the video is an exclusive, you will have to click on the link and watch it on YouTube.

Our good friend, WBZ’s Jordan Rich, once again speaks with Betsy about our upcoming concert.