Mill City Singers
Ten years ago, on October 24th, the Mill City Singers had the first rehearsal. It was at First Covenant Church and 29 people came. We KNEW something special had happened, and even though we had only contracted for 8 rehearsals, it was clear we had to find a way to do more.
A group of friends decided to form a nonprofit that eventually was known as Be That Neighbor. Our first goal was to find a way to keep the singers singing, so we started fundraising. Led by Ken Searl, we found a way to pay the expenses so that people who wanted to sing with us were not charged and that remains true today. If you want to sing with us, there are no fees, no auditions, and no requirements. You just have to come.
Along the way, the Guthrie offered us a space to rehearse and we started singing at events at Westminster Presbyterian, the Ordway, Orchestra Hall, the Capri, Waterworks Park, Powderhorn Park, and many other places. We sing because we love singing and being part of this community is healing. Music matters and so does the community that comes from that.
We are so grateful to everyone who has reached a hand out to help us over the years. MacPhail, the Guthrie, Theater in the Round, and every single donor and there have been hundreds. Every donation touches our hearts and keeps us singing and that matters!
What will the next 10 years bring? Oh, we can't wait to find out. Come and rehearse with us at the Guthrie today, October 25th, 2:00-3:30 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. Find out about the magic that happens. We promise you will leave feeling better than you did when you came!
A photographer from MacPhail will be at rehearsal today, taking photos to publicize us and our upcoming concerts. Please dress accordingly.
We will begin rehearsing for our concert on December 20th which is a fundraiser for Be That Neighbor. Tickets are available and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tis-the-season-with-be-that-neighbor-tickets-1848865389149?aff=oddtdtcreator
The schedule for the 2025-26 season is as follows;
October 25
November 1, 8, 15
December 6, 13, 20 (at Antonello Hall at MacPhail)
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 30
June 6, 13, 20
Thank you!!!
