Celebrating our 30th Season!
ABOUT US
Partners in Praise Choir was formed in 1994 by Mrs. Julia Fahey specifically for the Broadway production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, starring Donny Osmond. The choir consisted of twenty-three members (both boys and girls) and, after intense rehearsals and try-outs had the experience of a lifetime performing in over fifty-two shows with Donny Osmond at the Historical State Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Since “Joseph”, Mrs. Fahey established Partners in Praise Girls Choir consisting of girls from the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul communities. Rehearsals begin in September on Tuesday evenings and run through June.
The choir was created to empower young girls to find themselves, their confidence and their potential through music. The choir is immersed in a stimulating variety of musical styles, with an emphasis on diverse repertoire. This passion for the exploration of the richness of other cultures has led them to perform on concert stages world-wide: Australia, Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Canada, Costa Rica, Hawaii and across the United States.
In 2023, the choir transitioned from a girls' choir to a women's choir. Now welcoming singers aged 14 and older, the ensemble continues its mission of empowerment through music, embracing a broader range of voices and experiences.
PIP has had the privilege of working with internationally renowned conductors: Stephen Hatfield, Bob Chilcott, Maria Guinand, Stephen Leek, Elena Sharkova, Gary R. Schwartzhoff, Judith Willoughby, Linda Tutas Haugen, Alice Parker, Jean Ashworth Bartle, Eric Knapp, Joan Gregoryk, Z. Randall Stroope, Pekka Kostiainen, and Rollo Dilworth.
Partners in Praise has made numerous recordings and videos of tours and concerts. CD’s are available at most concerts.
ANY DREAM WILL DO
ANY DREAM WILL DO
PARTNERS IN PRAISE CHOIR MISSION STATEMENT
Partners in Praise Choir is a non profit, tax exempt IRS 501 (c) (3) organization comprised of women from all communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The mission of the Choir is to:
- Form and maintain a womens choir consisting of women age 14 and older from all ethnic and economic backgrounds.
- Expose Choir Members to a stimulating variety of music styles and to have them perform songs of a multi-cultural flavor, which will be integrated into their rehearsals, concerts and tours.
- Provide Choir Members with the thrill of performance as a reward for working together as a team in a positive social environment and to recognize each individual as a unique member.
- Empower Choir Members to contributors to their communities and the arts through cooperation skills, professionalism, and concentration they acquire as a result of being a Choir Member.
Partners in Praise Girls is supported by various fundraisers, concert donations, individual and business donations. All donations are tax deductible.