Singing City is more than a choir — it’s a living, breathing vocal movement. Since 1948, we’ve been bringing people together through song to explore what it means to live in community, to listen deeply, and to lift our voices for connection and change.
Throughout each season, Singing City presents a wide range of performances designed to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re attending a major concert, hosting a community program, or partnering with us on a special event, every performance is shaped by our belief that choral music is a model of democracy in action — where every voice matters.
Come Sing With Us This Holiday Season!
On December 16, Singing City brings together choirs from across Philadelphia
for a FREE community-wide sing-a-long event at Church of the Holy Trinity.
Carols • Readings • Warmth • Unity
Please bring a non-perishable food item
Every voice matters — come sing with us!
Concerts
Our concerts are at the heart of Singing City’s season — vibrant, moving programs that blend musical excellence with social consciousness. Led by Artistic and Music Director Rollo Dilworth, each concert explores powerful themes through diverse choral traditions, commissioned works, and collaborations with distinguished guest artists.
From the ongoing Democracy in Song series to immersive multimedia experiences and large-scale collaborations with orchestras, our performances invite audiences to reflect, celebrate, and act.
Expect stirring harmonies, fresh perspectives, and performances that connect the past and present in ways only live choral music can.
- Major seasonal performances at Philadelphia’s leading venues
- Collaborations with guest artists and partner ensembles
- Multimedia programs combining music, poetry, and visuals
Community and Engagement Programs
Singing City’s community and engagement work extends the power of music beyond the concert hall. We design interactive programs that invite participation, dialogue, and discovery — fostering empathy and understanding through shared experience.
These performances and workshops bring our mission directly into neighborhoods, schools, houses of worship, and civic spaces. Whether it’s a community sing, an artist residency, or a post-concert conversation, we tailor each engagement to meet the needs of our partners and participants.
Our goal is simple: to use the collective act of singing to build bridges, inspire curiosity, and model inclusion in action.
- School and youth choir partnerships
- Pop-up and community sings open to the public
- Workshops, residencies, and panel discussions with artists and community leaders
Special Appearances and Collaborations
Beyond our own stages, Singing City frequently partners with other arts organizations and civic institutions to create distinctive performances that reach new audiences.
These collaborations range from concert hall appearances with The Philadelphia Orchestra, to civic celebrations honoring the semiquincentennial, to to national festivals. Each project reflects our adaptable spirit and deep commitment to artistic collaboration.
Whether you’re planning an upcoming concert, community engagement event, or dedication, Singing City looks forward to engaging the city of Philadelphia in singing.
