UPPER VOICE CHOIR
Choir Matrix
ABOUT
Choir Matrix
Choir Matrix is an upper voice ensemble open to all soprano and alto singers with no audition. Directed by Sarah Kaufold.
Our mission is to empower singers through healthy vocal technique and artistic exploration while connecting with the community through choral music that includes songs that amplify the voices of women and other historically oppressed composers.
We have a tandem youth choral program (Consonare Youth Choirs) that rehearses at the same time. High school singers ages 14 and up are invited to sing with Choir Matrix.
We have invited experts to present a workshop with Choir Matrix, which include Dr. Ellen Gilson Voth (CT composer), Dr. Melissa Dunphy (world renown composer), Sarah Quartel (world renown composer), Diana Woolner (CT composer), and Meredith Ziegler (renowned vocal instructor).
SING WITH US
Rehearsals are Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm*
Storrs Congregational Church (Mansfield)*
To promote inclusion in Choir Matrix, we...
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offer choral opportunities where all singers are welcome and no audition is necessary
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strive to offer participation at a low cost for all or no cost for those experiencing financial hardships
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provide additional music learning resources for new singers to ensure artistic excellence for all
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divide our choral season into short sessions with the intention of allowing those singers with busy schedules the opportunity to participate
Tuition per singer is $35 per session (two Matrix sessions: Fall & Winter). Singers can participate in one or both sessions because you become a member of the Choir Matrix community, you will always be welcome to return if you miss a session. Matrix singers are encouraged to sing with the Consonare Community Choir in the spring. Fall dates below.
"The community, the performances, learning, song choices, singing with my child. I know it says most positive but there are many positives." -- Singer in Choir Matrix
"The sense of community. Each Sunday is excellent therapy with singing, conversation, and amazing experiences to become one." - Singer in Choir Matrix
*New this Fall 2026
Consonare has been invited to offer a satellite location for Choir Matrix and Consonare Youth Choirs in East Hartford for this fall session in addition to our regular weekly Sunday rehearsals in Storrs. Rehearsals in East Hartford will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm. Tuition is waived at this satellite location for East Hartford residents.
To register to rehearse at our East Hartford Satellite location, please fill out the form on our registration page here.
LISTEN -- VIDEOS HERE
FALL CONCERT DATES
"Meet me here: nurturing third places"
Friday, November 13 at 7:00pm - East Hartford
Saturday, November 14 at 4:00pm - Storrs area
"Light of Hope Returning" - cantata by Shawn Kirchner
(collaboration with Immanuel Congregational in Hartford)
Sunday, December 20 at 4:00pm - Immanuel Hartford
