History

The Market Street Singers, named for Ballard’s “Main Street,” debuted in the summer of 2004 for a Ballard ARTwalk. News of a new community choir for Ballard spread quickly, drawing 35 singers who pulled off a well-received performance with only six rehearsals. Our performance later that year at a fundraiser for the Interfaith Hospitality Network to aid homeless families began a tradition of community service appearances at hospitals, retirement centers, and charity events

In 2006 the chorus was awarded a significant grant from the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Grants program to build our organizational strength and produce “Shilshole on the Pacific Rim,” a concert celebrating our connection to the global community. In 2012 the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs chose us as a recipient of the highly competitive Civic Partners grant.

Repertoire

We sing an eclectic variety of choral music, from madrigals to jazz. Each season, we add exciting new material. 

Chris Vincent, Artistic Director Mr. Vincent is a Ph.D. candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington and holds a master’s degree in ethnomusicology and a bachelor’s degree in piano performance, both from Florida State University. More...

Ingrid Verhulsdonk, Accompanist Ms. Verhulsdonk did her undergraduate work at the University of Hawaii and received her master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Washington in 2004. More...

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The Greater Seattle Choral Consortium
The Seattle Foundation
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Washington State's Charities Program
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