The Conchords is a community choir made up of members who come together from all over the Portland Metropolitan area, meeting weekly to rehearse a varied style of music. Our philosophy: the choir is a team of special people who come together to work, play, and create. We enthusiastically bring together out talents, joy, and the love of music to share with our audiences and each other. Our goal is to entertain while we express this enthusiasm through our music.

Under the direction of Don Anderson, the Conchords has two music seasons annually. In the fall, from September to December, the group prepares a Christmas program and performs a series of concerts during December. In the winter/spring, from January to May, a program of pop, show, folk, and jazz music is prepared for performances during May and June. Our focus tends more toward the choral numbers, but a limited number of solo and small-group pieces are sometimes available each season at the director’s discretion.

The Conchords is a non-audition choir, but it is helpful if new members have had prior music experience in high school, college, or another choir. Sight-reading is not required, nor is the ability to play a musical instrument—although we will certainly value your talents and may call upon you to help us out!