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About Us

Join Southern Oregon Repertory Singers as we celebrate four decades of providing the highest quality choral music to the Rogue Valley. Our 70+ voice ensemble is comprised of volunteer and paid singers, many of whom are professional performers and/or music educators. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Paul French, retired Director of Choral Studies at Southern Oregon University, the chorus has gained national recognition from some of the most renowned conductors and soloists in the United States. We invite you to join us and to attend a performance, hear a premiere of a newly commissioned piece of choral music, and begin your newfound or renewed love affair with choral music.

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Southern Oregon Repertory Singers performing on stage at SOU music hall in Ashland, Oregon
The 70+ member Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, Music Director Dr. Paul French, and Accompanist/Composer-in-Residence Jodi French onstage at SOU Music Recital Hall.

Mission & Vision

  • Mission

    We perform timeless and contemporary works, ignite passion for choral music, and enrich diverse communities through the transformative power of voice.

  • Vision

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers envisions a world in which choral music is a vibrant, evolving art that touches hearts, transforms lives, and bridges communities.

  • Non-Discrimination Statement

    Southern Oregon Repertory Singers is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, musicians, audience members, and volunteers. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical ability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in any of our activities or operations.

Board & Staff

Board of Directors and staff members for Southern Oregon Repertory Singers based in Ashland Oregon

Board of Directors

Laura Rich, President
Jane Kenworthy, Vice President
Lola Egan, Secretary
Kathleen Lamborn, Treasurer
Ellen Hamer, Immediate Past President

Betsy Bishop
Jade Chavis
Muriel Garcia-Hart
Kim Hearon
Brian Kerns
Brian Tingle
Elisabeth Zinser

Advisory Members

Nancy Lynn
Geoffrey Riley

Staff

Dr. Paul French, Music Director
Kim Andresen, Executive Director
Jodi French, Pianist and Composer-in-Residence
Luna Bitzer, Choir Manager
Jim Akins, House Manager
Ryan McGinley, Box Office Manager
Alexandra Carwithen, Box Office Assistant
Clancy Rone and Alexandra Carwithen, Music Librarians
Rowan Johnson, Social Media Coordinator