“The New York City Labor Chorus deserves our praise and support. For 20 years they have been singing songs for peace and justice—from union halls to picket lines, from Sweden to Wales, and most recently to Cuba; from the Paul Robeson Centennial to my own 90th birthday bash.
Jana Ballard, the director of the New York City Labor Chorus since Spring, 2010, grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where she had good music teachers from elementary school on. She joined the school band, playing clarinet, and the chorus.
Lincoln Bonner, a first tenor, has been in the New York City Labor Chorus since its inception in 1991. An Aircraft Mechanic with the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Lincoln was activated into the military during the Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991. When he returned to New York, Lincoln needed something to unwind from the stress of war.
Jessie Stith-Wilson joined the New York City Labor Chorus as a first alto approximately 13 years ago, shortly after the chorus returned from Sweden. “How time flies when you’re having fun,” she said.
In order that the New York City Labor Chorus functions efficiently to achieve the mission of the chorus the following Rules and Regulations are adopted by the Board to govern the NYC Labor Chorus. 1. Yearly chorus dues must be paid in full within 3 WEEKS after the start of the season.
The bosses do not fund our Chorus and that is why your donation is key. New York City Labor Chorus is a New York corporation that is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
In 1992, Ginger heard about a singing group called the New York City Labor Chorus. She joined as a tenor, thereby combining two of her greatest loves, singing and supporting unions. She served as Section Head for the next few years.