New York City Labor Chorus

New York City Labor Chorus concert, Saturday, November 15, 2014, at New York Society for Ethical Culture
New York City Labor Chorus concert, Saturday, November 15, 2014, at New York Society for Ethical Culture

My friend’s mom sings in this chorus and her mother gifted me with a ticket to their performance on Saturday, November 15, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The concert honored one of my personal heroes, Pete Seeger. I am a big fan of choruses. Singing with others creates community. Singing with others for others widens the circle of community.  A community singing in protest or solidarity can move mountains. That is the power of song, and that is the power of a group like the New York City Labor Chorus. They packed the house and by the end of their rousing performance, I felt like anything was possible, no matter what your age or ability, as long as you stand together and make yourself heard.

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