OUR MISSION: Ipswich River Community Chorus celebrates the unique power of choral music to connect diverse singers, audiences and communities. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can connect, create, and share the joy of singing. We are dedicated to presenting diverse and meaningful repertoire, nurturing the talents of our members, and serving as a cultural resource that enriches the lives of both our singers and audience.
While we are based in North Reading, our 80+ members hail from dozens of communities throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.
OUR HISTORY: We had our beginning in 1981 with a group of local music enthusiasts, organized to share their love of music and singing while providing opportunities for learning, improving skills, and performing.
REPERTOIRE: Throughout the years, IRCC has performed a wide variety of styles of music including Film, Broadway, folk, jazz, spirituals, blues, classical, global and popular pieces.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT: IRCC is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Since 2019, through the generosity of our members and supporters, we have donated nearly 1,000 Thanksgiving pies to area food pantries, domestic violence shelters and families in need. We’ve also collected donations of warm winter clothing for Lazarus House, which serves area families and individuals facing material poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity.
Our members volunteer with organizations such as the North Reading Sustainability Committee and Ipswich River Watershed Association to support and enhance the sustainability of the Ipswich River.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The chorus has been providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors in honor of Nancy Ferretti, the chorus’ founding conductor, since 2005.