Shir Joy Chorus Guiding Principles

• Fostering knowledge of Jewish music through a wide variety of Jewish genres and languages, both for our members and audiences

• Fostering trans-denominational and cross-cultural understanding between diverse groups of people

• Promoting Jewish music as a vehicle to inspire Jewish life, culture and continuity

• Providing community building and social opportunities within and beyond the chorus

• Helping our volunteer members learn vocal skills, musicianship, and presentation skills

• Strengthening the solo and ensemble skills of all our members

• Creating dynamic, cutting-edge Jewish music programming

• Commissioning and premiering new Jewish choral works

• Obtaining long-term and sustainable funding as a nonprofit organization

• Engaging a variety of stakeholders and organizations to support the activities and goals of Shir Joy

 Shir Joy Choral Director

Nan AK Gibbons

Shir Joy Board Members

Karen Rothman - President

Lois Wollin - Treasurer

Laura Logan - Secretary

Alyssa Dver - Publicity