Coming Together Through Music

History

The Glenn Chorale was established in 1981 under the direction of veteran educator, Lynne Burroughs of Orland, and is a non-profit, public choral ensemble. We are comprised of not only Orland, Willows, and Hamilton City community members, but residents of Butte and Tehama counties and beyond.

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The Glenn Chorale has traveled extensively, performing in such countries as Germany and Austria in 1997; Scotland, England and Wales in 2001; Italy in 2004; Washington DC in 2005; and Greece in 2007.

 

Participation

• There are no auditions for incoming members and all abilities and levels of singers are encouraged to attend.

• Singers of all ages are welcome, however a minimum age of 16 is suggested.

• Rehearsals for the Christmas Concert begin in late August and culminate in a concert on the first Sunday in December.

• Rehearsals for the Spring Concert begin in mid-January and culminate in a concert on the first Sunday in May.

• Rehearsals are held every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. during rehearsal season at Glenn Success Square in Studio 129 at 129 E. Walker Street in Orland.

• Music for the season is on loan for a music usage fee of $10.00 per person.

• At the first rehearsal, sign in and receive your folder of music that has been selected for the concert performance.  

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Scholarships 

At each Spring Concert in May, scholarships are awarded to eligible Glenn County high school students selected for their interest in music. 

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• The Fern Sligar Scholarship–sponsored by Dr. Gene and Shirley Russell to honor Shirley’s mother

• Everett Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund–Funds for these scholarships are derived from donations made at the refreshment table at the two main concerts held each year. 

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The Glenn Chorale is a state and federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit and all donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

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2025–2026 Board of Directors 

Our executive team consists solely of volunteers who graciously donate their time and talents:

Sue Shuey, President
Karen Gilmet, Treasurer
Bonnie Morgan, Secretary
JoAnn Boone, Member-at-Large
Brooke Drake, Member-at-Large
Nelia Fox, Member-at-Large
Kathy Spence, Member-at-Large

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Spring 2026 Members 

Claire Arano

JoAnn Boone

Kathy Champagne

Rosalie Cunha

Brooke Drake

Rose Duncan

Nelia Fox
Karen Gilmet

Diane Kirkpatrick

Virginia Kirkpatrick

Janet Lacy

Greg Michael

Bonnie Morgan

Kim Perkes

Michelle Phillips

Kristi Rumble

Jackie Salvagno

Sue Shuey

Bernie Sladich

Becky Snow

Jazzlyn Snow

Solomon Snow

Wes Snow

Kathy Spence

Jackie Swann

John Tolley

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