The Yellow Door Choir is a Canadian nonprofit community choir based in Montréal, Quebec. Established over 40 years ago, it is recognized as a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 827671876RR0001.

Overview

The choir is composed of approximately 35 to 40 singers from diverse cultural, professional, and musical backgrounds. Under the direction of conductor Roxanne Martel, the Yellow Door Choir performs an eclectic repertoire that includes classical, traditional, gospel, jazz, pop, and folk music spanning at least 19 different languages. This extensive and varied repertoire reflects the choir's commitment to celebrating life and music from around the world.

Mission and Community Engagement

The Yellow Door Choir's mission centers on both the sharing of music and the use of its performance profits to support charitable organizations within the community. Over its history, it has partnered with more than 60 charities, channeling concert proceeds to aid their causes. The choir actively performs beyond conventional concert venues by bringing music into seniors' residences and community centers, fostering community connection and outreach.

Unique Aspects

A distinctive feature of the choir is its ensemble performances—smaller groups of choir members who select and perform pieces with coaching from the music director. These ensembles contribute to the choir’s dynamic concert programs and offer members additional opportunities for musical expression.

Concerts often include intermission bake sales, with all proceeds directly benefiting the sponsored charities. This fundraising aspect complements their musical efforts to support the local community.

Performances

The Yellow Door Choir regularly schedules concerts that serve as benefit events for various community organizations. These concerts feature guest soloists, musicians, comedians, and dancers, enriching the cultural experience for audiences in Montréal.

The Yellow Door Choir exemplifies a vibrant, community-oriented arts organization that combines musical diversity and social philanthropy, making a significant impact in Montréal through both artistic and charitable endeavors.

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