New Wave Singers of Baltimore – "Making Music That Matters"

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Why We Sing...

Our Mission
Through songs of hope, diversity, inclusion, and humor, we celebrate all of humanity in its infinite variations and challenge our communities to embrace equality, harmony, and understanding.
Our Vision
We are an LGBTQ+ chorus that:

Represents the diversity of our community
Challenges ourselves to ever greater artistic expression
Creates an atmosphere of acceptance and support
Performs for a wide variety of audiences
Has a commitment to our community
Has achieved recognition as a quality chorus
Combines the power of music with an engaging message
Performs music that celebrates all of humanity in its infinite variations

Our Story

The New Wave Singers of Baltimore, Inc. (New Wave Singers) has been making music that matters since 1985. We are Maryland’s premier LGBTQ+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, other orientations] mixed chorus, welcoming members of all genders, identities and orientations. In pursuit of our mission to honor and respect diversity, we perform an eclectic collection of music that promotes justice, peace and the celebration of life. We sing music in a wide variety of styles, languages and traditions.

2017 Spring Concert

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

2016 Caroling

Gilchrist Center Baltimore-Joseph Richey House

Stonewall: From Revolution to Celebration

Summer 2019, Epiphany Episcopal of Timonium

Notes from our members

Andre P.

Bass

"There is such a beautiful feeling in creating the magic that becomes music. The New Wave Singers is my sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of life, work, etc. I continue to sing with NWS because it is something that I do for me."

Julia S.

Alto

"I have been singing with New Wave for over 20 years. I enjoy the harmony, the community, and the commitment to our mission of bringing change through music."

Dan N.

Bass

"Singing with the New Wave Singers gives me an outlet for my creative energy that I can share with a group of wonderfully diverse and welcoming singers. My involvement in New Wave Singers of Baltimore is one of my most fulfilling activities!"

Ryan H.

Bass

"I joined the New Wave Singers because I need music in my life. Adding singing to my life with a group of people that embody welcome, friendliness, and pride has helped me to grow both my talents and my circle of friends."

Joan H.

Alto

"I sing with New Wave because being a part of a musical community adds joy and meaning to my life. Also- I LOVE being a part of the musical gift we give our audience."

Heidi F

Soprano

"I came for the community. I stayed for the music and the friendships."

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Member Stories

Sep, 1

“Baltimore Free Fall” Concert by The New Wave Singers of Baltimore on Saturday, October 22, 2022

September 1, 2022 by NWS Admin

The New Wave Singers of Baltimore Inc. will perform the following FREE outreach concert on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Govans Presbyterian Sanctuary, in partnership with GEDCO Cares and Govans Presbyterian Church. The concert titled Celebrating Jazz and Justice will include performances by the New Wave Singers of Baltimore and Jazz […]
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Nov, 5

Hand-in-Hand

November 5, 2017 by Matthew Koerner

Joan Hellman, one of our altos, has been very active in New Wave Singers, hosting sectional rehearsals at her house and helping hammer out notes before our main rehearsals on Tuesday nights. She spoke recently about what it meant to participate in a group volunteer event at Moveable Feast a few seasons ago. “We packed […]
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