Joyful Noise is a

choir A choir ( ), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin ''chorus'', meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words ...

for adults with disabilities. The group consists of 50 members between the ages of 17 and 75. The members of the Joyful Noise have disabilities, ranging from physical to

intellectual An intellectual is a person who engages in critical thinking, research, and Human self-reflection, reflection about the nature of reality, especially the nature of society and proposed solutions for its normative problems. Coming from the wor ...

and acquired brain injuries. Founded in 2000 by director Allison Fromm and chorus member, Elizabeth Fromm, the ensemble is hosted b
Bancroft
a support program for those with disabilities in southern New Jersey and Delaware. Joyful Noise's mission is to foster an atmosphere of community, acceptance, and teamwork in which members can discover their voices and express themselves through music. Cathy Sonnenberg and Rob Kennan serve as associate director and Delaware director. The Joyful Noise Choral Series was established as part of the groups vision to create a new musical repertoire that would share the spirit, vocals, and musical aptitudes of Joyful Noise. To launch this series, a grant of $3,500 from the Philadelphia Eagles made possible the commissioning of new choral compositions by recognized choral composers Chester Alwes, James Bassi, Gerald Cohen, Edie Hill, Rob Kennan, Elliot Levine, J. David Moore, Nick Page,

Alice Parker Alice Stuart Parker Pyle (December 16, 1925 – December 24, 2023), known professionally as Alice Parker, was an American composer, arranger, conductor and teacher.American Choral Directors Association The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a non-profit organization with the stated purpose of promoting the field of choral music A choir ( ), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Lat ...

and Chorus America in 2008, 2009, and 2011. As a result of Joyful Noise's performance at the American Choral Directors Association's 2011 National Conference in Chicago, conductors in several states are developing similar ensembles for singers with disabilities. In 2012, Joyful Noise performed at the Yale International Choral Festival. In April 2014, Joyful Noise had a weekend residency at Harvard University with members of the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum.Salley, Jessica
"Joyful Noise"
''Harvard Magazine'', 15 Jul. 2014 In February 2016
Tim Sharp
ACDA Executive Director noted the direct influence Joyful Noise Chorus had on the new direction the ACDA will be heading with their
Innovation-In-Action
restructuring.

References

External links

Joyful Noise
official site
ChoralNet: Friends of Joyful NoiseJoyful Noise Facebook page
{{authority control Choirs in New Jersey Musical groups established in 2000 Choirs in Delaware