Hoboken’s 55+ Community Chorus

Experience the joy of making music with singers age 55 and up!  The Goldenrod Chorale is a community chorus in Hoboken NJ centered on the shared experience of singing together.  Our mission is to provide joyful musical experiences, especially for those 55 and up; to build connections through music; and to create a supportive community in which everyone’s voice is valued. We are in our second season, and we welcome all singers who can carry a tune.  Rehearsals are Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm at the Hoboken Multi-Service Center (124 Grand Street).  

Join Us!

Joining the Goldenrod Chorale is easy.  Just fill out this form to let us know of your interest!  While no audition is necessary, we will ask to hear each singer individually for voice part placement.  Not sure if you want to commit?  No problem—come to the first rehearsal and see how you like it!  Participation is free for all singers.

Leadership

We’re hiring!  Goldenrod Chorale is seeking an organized, collaborative, and proactive Part-Time Managing Director to help advance our mission by overseeing the organization’s administrative and operational activities.  Please find out more.

Artistic Director Karen Siegel is a founding member of C4: the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective, and has been part of the conducting team for the ensemble since 2005.  She is a composer of choral and other vocal music, and often conducts workshops with the choirs who commission her.  Karen holds a PhD in music composition from the CUNY Graduate Center, as well as a master’s degree from NYU Steinhardt and an undergraduate degree from Yale University.  Please see Karen’s website for more about her and her work.

Executive Director Kathy Prussack was a long-time administrator at the Hudson School before her retirement.  In addition to leading and singing with the Goldenrod Chorale, she is a member of Cantigas and the USH Choir.  Kathy is transitioning in the fall of 2026 to a new role of Treasurer.

The Goldenrod Chorale is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization overseen by our Board of Directors: Hannah Cai Sobel, Rafi Córdova, Jeffrey Kalman, Alexa Letourneau, Joan Isaacs Litman & Lisa Zablocki

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On Social Media

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Goldenrod Chorale

2 days 2 hours ago

“I leave our rehearsals energized—from learning something new, the physical exercise of singing, and the pleasure of getting to know my neighbors.”
- member Ken Schept on why he loves Goldenrod Chorale

Come find out what you love about Goldenrod starting September 14th! Sign up to sing with us here: goldenrodchorale.org/join/

Goldenrod Chorale

1 week 2 days ago

Come by Goldenrod Chorale’s booth at National Night Out in Church Square park this Tuesday, August 4th, from 5-9 pm! Meet our members, learn more about Goldenrod, sign up to sing with us, and get a Goldenrod tote bag. See you there!

Pictured: Members Ken Schept and Yvonne Silver at National Night Out 2025.

Goldenrod Chorale

2 weeks 2 days ago

Why join Goldenrod Chorale? Member Jeff Kalman says:

“We have great teachers who support us in a non-judgmental way. It’s a lot of fun.”

Want to sing with us? Goldenrod rehearsals start again September 14th!
Head to this link to sign up - no auditions required: goldenrodchorale.org/join/

We can’t wait to see you in the fall!

#HobokenCommunity #choir #singing

Goldenrod Chorale

3 weeks 1 hour ago

Goldenrod Chorale is seeking an organized, collaborative, and proactive Part-Time Managing Director to help advance our mission by overseeing the organization’s administrative and operational activities.

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 2-3 hours per week, including some weekend hours, with additional hours during concert weeks and fundraising drives and minimal hours over the summer months. As a young organization, we expect the responsibilities and compensation for this role to grow over time. This first year the annual compensation is $4,000.

Please see the full job description at drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDmpirxzmGrSB_vrvmjKpVDX5J38UT0j/view details on responsibilities and qualifications, as well as instructions on how to apply.

#hiringnow #hobokennj #hobokencommunity

Goldenrod Chorale

3 weeks 2 days ago

Want to sing with us? Goldenrod rehearsals start again September 14th! Head to this in our bio to sign up - no auditions required: goldenrodchorale.org/join/

We can’t wait to see you in the fall!

#choir #HobokenCommunity #hoboken #singing