About Us

   The Amador Choraliers is a mixed chorus that has been entertaining audiences since 1963! The group presents a spring concert series in May and a winter concert series in December. The Amador Choraliers memorize all their music and will often add props or choreography to some of the selections. Along with the full chorus, the group also has soloists and smaller ensembles. 
Bob Miller and Don Singer retired from the group in 1994 turning over the reigns to a new group of musicians. Yet, even then, it took four people to take over for Bob and two for Don! The group was then lead by Darlene Williams, Karen Reed and Wally Parker. Irv Gidding continued to provide the instrumental bass and trumpet, as well as stepping in to direct some of the specialty group numbers.  Karen and Wally handled the accompanist duties and occassionally a choralier member will step in to help with the piano.
 
2017 saw more changes to leadership... 
Karen Reed retired in 2017 with Holly Wendland stepping up to assist in directing and Kathy Cupps tickling the ivories. After 53 years, Irv Gidding says goodbye and, frankly, is irreplaceable! (Update: We are sad to report the passing of Irv Gidding in December of 2020. He will truly be missed)

Specialty groups still include the Men's and Women's Chorus, the Women's aCapella Quartet, other small groups, duets and solos.
 
The Amador Choraliers are always looking for new members. Contact us if you think you would like to join this prestigious group and keep the tradition alive in Amador County!