Oratorio Chorale

Now in its fifth decade, Oratorio Chorale is a symphonic chorus committed to advancing choral music through performances, collaborations, educational programs, and community outreach. In 2015, the Chorale inaugurated Sweetest in the Gale, a women’s choir, and a Young Artist Program for talented high school singers. In 2020, the Chorale combined forces with Portland Bach Experience to form Classical Uprising, described above.

In 2020, Oratorio Chorale became a program of Classical Uprising, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a bold rethinking of the classical music experience through immersive events, performances, and educational programs. Classical Uprising’s programs include Portland Bach Experience, Oratorio Chorale, and Classical Uprising Youth Choirs, which combined serve over 120 adult amateur singers, 70 young musicians, 60 professional artists, and more than 8,000 audience members.