Thornton Community Chorus
Provide local, affordable and diverse vocal music offerings for the Thornton area while offering volunteer adult singers opportunities to rehearse and perform choral repertoire for public benefit. citeturn2search1
About Thornton Community Chorus
Thornton Community Chorus is a volunteer community chorus founded in 2010 in Thornton, Colorado; it presents free and low-cost choral concerts to the public and serves as a local performing arts outlet for non‑professional adult singers. citeturn2search0
The chorus typically presents two formal concerts each season (a themed spring concert and a winter/holiday concert), participates in city events such as the Thornton Winter Fest, and performs outreach shows for seniors and community groups; leadership includes Conductor Kawika Berthelette (director since the 2018–19 season). citeturn2search1turn2search2
Notable achievements
501(c)(3) status granted
The organization applied for and was granted 501(c)(3) status in 2014, formalizing its nonprofit charitable status. citeturn2search0
Sustained community presence since 2010
Founded in 2010 and operating continuously as a small community chorus (typical membership reported between about 25–40 singers), offering regular concerts and outreach for over a decade. citeturn2search0turn2search1
Founder recognition and legacy
Founder Frank Newton received recognition from the City of Thornton and the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council in May 2022; the chorus publicly acknowledged his passing in January 2024 and continues to note his foundational role in the group’s history. citeturn2search2turn0search5
At a glance
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 27-1819813
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Website
- www.thorntoncommunitychorus.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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