Redmond Community Choir
Redmond Community Choir – FALL 2022
The Redmond Community Choir provides an opportunity for singers of all levels to participate in a fun choral experience. This non-auditioned ensemble will learn and perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres ranging from classical to contemporary, and sacred to secular choral works. The course will culminate with a concert performance at the end of the term.
View coverage of the COCC Redmond Community choir:
News coverage of the choir by KTVZ on 12/9/19
Choir ready for first big concert - Article by Pam Lezar in the Redmond Spokesman on 12/12/19
Choir happenings: Surprises at the first practice - Article by Pam Lezar in the Redmond Spokesman on 11/10/19
Signing up for a Redmond's new choir - Article by Pam Lezar in the Redmond Spokesman on 10/20/19
Community choir coming to Redmond - Article by Geoff Folsom in the Redmond Spokesman on 7/11/19
Learn About Our Music Director - Ken Piarulli
Ken is a lifelong musician with a passion for supporting the performing arts, and
believes that a vibrant music culture is vital to the quality of life in a community.
After living in upstate and northern New York most of his life, he and his wife moved
to Redmond in 2018 to be close to their son and daughter-in-law.
Ken has performed professionally as a jazz pianist since 1972, in both solo and ensemble
settings ranging from jazz trios to big bands. He has sung in several choral groups
including chamber and symphonic choirs, and has directed choirs ranging from elementary
children to adults. Most recently, he was music and choir director at his Catholic
church in Watertown, NY. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Master of Science
in Music Education.
Although his passion has always been music, Ken had a successful career as a CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and ran a financial advisory practice for 31 years. He has a history
of involvement in giving back to his community, and served on several boards and non-profit
organizations before moving to Redmond. He currently serves on the board of the Redmond
Community Concert Association and the Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
When not making music, Ken and his wife Jude are enjoying the many outdoor activities
that Central Oregon offers, including cycling, cross country skiing and snow shoeing,
kayaking, and hiking. They have two grown sons, and have recently become grandparents.
Questions? Email Ken at redmondsingers@gmail.com.