One Day. One Chorus. One Big Sound.
One Great Cause.
Key of Q, the Hudson Valley’s own LGBTQ+ & allied a cappella chorus, is excited about our biannual One Day Chorus! This community event is for singers who love to sing and want to be a part of the gang for just one afternoon! Participants will experience the joy of choral singing – no audition and no weekly commitment required. You don’t have to be able to read music to participate.
Attendees will join the members of Key of Q to learn a single song together in full four-part a cappella harmony, culminating in a joyful, collective sing-out. The emphasis is on community, connection, and the simple thrill of making music together.
There’s no pressure to get it perfect, just great harmonies, great vibes, and a room full of people who love singing. The afternoon is paired with cocktails or mocktails, plenty of laughter, and a celebratory atmosphere that reflects Key of Q’s inclusive and welcoming spirit.
Over the course of the afternoon, we’ll:
- Break the ice with some warm ups and breathing exercises
- Start learning the song in sections
- Build in mid-afternoon breaks- while some voice parts work on their specific parts of the song, the other voice parts grab some refreshments and quality time with their fellow singers.
- Regroup and put all the pieces together
- Run the full song and experience the joy of making music together
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or someone who just loves to sing, the One Day Chorus offers a unique chance to raise your voice in harmony, meet new people, support a good cause and be part of something special – all in one afternoon. Please join us!
Event Details
WHAT: One Day Chorus benefit for The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 14th, 2026 • 4:00–7:00 PM
WHERE: The Unicorn Bar, 224 Foxhall Ave, Kingston NY
WHO’S INVITED: Anyone who loves to sing and wants to give back to the queer community
MUSIC: A fun, harmony-rich arrangement of “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, performed with Key of Q
COST: $15 advanced/ $20 at the door (suggested donation)
All registrants receive PDF sheet music and MP3 learning tracks in advance, and we will go over your part together! Just bring your voice and your full self.
Note: By entering this event, attendees consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording, and their subsequent use for news, promotion, websites, and social media by the organization and its representatives.
ABOUT THE CHORUS
Based in Kingston, NY, Key of Q is the Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ and allied a cappella chorus. Founded in 2016, the ensemble is known for vibrant performances of mostly contemporary music featuring rich harmonies, powerful storytelling, and unapologetic pride. For Key of Q, singing together is more than performance – it’s community, visibility, resistance, and joy.
ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY CENTER
As a safe, supportive environment based in Kingston, New York, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center provides services, programs, events, and professional resources to unite the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community across lines of age, race, gender and economics. Since our founding in 2005, our purpose has been to strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families and groups in their efforts to achieve their fullest potential.
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