# New York City Labor Chorus

> Singing labor’s message of solidarity among working people everywhere


## Pages

- [Media](https://nyclaborchorus.org/media/): Recordings 2018 Concert Recording This is a VERY LARGE zip file so may take several minutes to download.**NOTE: We do not have copyright permission to publish or share many of these pieces.** Click here to download the zip file Other Recordings Bread and Roses Get Thee Behind Me Satan Ode to Workers Solidarity Forever (Rockin&#8217; Solidarity) We Shall Overcome Videos MLK Day event at Dennis&#8217;s church in 2017 Note: clicking on these will take you off this page Stand up for workersDo you hear the people singAin&#8217;t you got a rightImagineSimple song of freedomSong of Peace Christmas at MetLife: Something [&hellip;]
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- [Support Us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/support-us/): Support Us Solidarity is forever Make a gift Your annual, ongoing financial support means so much to us. It affirms the critical importance of keeping labor&#8217;s cultural and musical heritage alive and well for current and future generations. We are a volunteer organization. Every dollar we receive is used to fulfill our service to the labor movement. Your gift, of any size, will be greatly appreciated. The New York City Labor Chorus is a New York corporation that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID 13-41526243 Donate via Zelle New York City Labor Chorusnyclc2@aol.com Donate [&hellip;]
- [Press](https://nyclaborchorus.org/about-us/press/): Press New York City Labor Chorus gets better with age December 19, 2012 The Message of Labor, Proclaimed Through Song March 25, 2011 NYC Labor Chorus keeps the union spirit alive through song July, 2024 The New York City Labor Chorus: Their latest CD in review May 22, 2020 NYC Labor Chorus Sings Handel&#8217;s Hallelujah, With New Lyrics August 18, 2023 Song, Struggle, and Solidarity: The New York City Labor Chorus in its Twenty-Fifth Year NYC Labor Chorus Tries To Hit Right Note, Attract New Voices February 9, 2013
- [Repertoire](https://nyclaborchorus.org/repertoire/): Recordings &amp; Other Media See the Media page for recordings, videos, etc Music from Past Performances A Miner&#8217;s LifeThe Army SongAsikhataliBanks of MarbleBread and Roses Die Gedanken Sind FreiDo You Hear the People Sing?Dona Nobis PacemEl Pueblo UnidoFollow the Drinking GourdGarbageGet Thee Behind Me Satan Give Me your TiredGuantanameraHarmonyHealth Care Song (Go Tell It to the Nation)Health Care Workers Are UnitedHold the FortI Don&#8217;t Want Your MillionsI&#8217;ve Been BukedJoe HillJohnny, I Hardly Knew YaLift Every VoiceListen to the EarthLives in the BalanceLook Over YonderMoney, MoneyMore Than a Paycheck My Mind Stayed on FreedomNo More Auction Block For MeNot In Our [&hellip;]
- [Barbara Bailey (1939 - 2023)](https://nyclaborchorus.org/about-us/barbara-bailey/): Barbara Bailey1939-2023 In December 2023 the New York City Labor Chorus lost its co-founder and long-time president, Barbara Bailey, who gave so much of herself to the chorus, combining her love of music with her dedication to the labor movement. Barbara was a career civil servant, working in both city and federal government positions, and she served as a senior shop steward while working for the NYPD and as a member of the executive board of the Communication Workers of America. In 1991, Barbara and her fellow “founding mothers,” Bobbie Rabinowitz and Laura Friedman, started the Labor Chorus to preserve the labor [&hellip;]
- [Member Directory](https://nyclaborchorus.org/member-directory/): Member Directory Jana Ballard Music Director Dennis A. Nelson Accompanist
- [Home with Next Event in header](https://nyclaborchorus.org/home-with-next-event-in-header/): 05 May 2024 12:00 am Spring Concert Solidarity is forever Support Us We are a volunteer organization. Every dollar we receive is used to fulfill our service to the labor movement.Contribute Sing for civil rights Join Us! Enjoy singing as a group and promoting a better future? Learn more about joining NYCLC.Find Out More thirty years of singing songs of labor, civil rights, women&#8217;s rights songs to fight the horrors of war nuclear war, drone war, all war singing to save mother earth songs from gospel songs for marching, the picket line sweet songs of labor and love  over three [&hellip;]
- [Home](https://nyclaborchorus.org/): Next Event: 06 Sep 2025 10:00 am Labor Day Parade See all events https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxX7Sa8WtuI thirty years of singing songs of labor, civil rights, women&#8217;s rights songs to fight the horrors of war nuclear war, drone war, all war singing to save mother earth songs from gospel songs for marching, the picket line sweet songs of labor and love  over three decades of battling injustice with song the new york city labor chorus. &#8211; THIRTY&nbsp;&nbsp;YEARSby Tom Karlson, NYC Labor Chorus &#8211; bass section Solidarity is forever Support Us We are a volunteer organization. Every dollar we receive is used to fulfill [&hellip;]
- [Member Log In](https://nyclaborchorus.org/member-log-in/): Log in &#8211; NYCLC Members Only
- [Member Area](https://nyclaborchorus.org/member-area/): 2025/26 Rehearsal Schedule Next Rehearsal Notice Performance Notices Repertoire Finances For new members&nbsp; 2025/2026 Rehearsal Schedule OCT 7 | OCT 14 | OCT 21 | OCT 28 NOV 4 | NOV 18 | NOV 25 DEC 2 | DEC 9 | DEC 16 JAN 6 | JAN 13 | JAN 20 | JAN 27 FEB 3 | FEB 10 | FEB 24 MAR 3 | MAR 10 | MAR 17 | MAR 24 | MAR 31 APR 14 | APR 21 | APR 28 MAY 5 | MAY 12 | MAY 19 JUNE 2 | JUNE 9 | JUNE 16 [&hellip;]
- [Resources](https://nyclaborchorus.org/resources/): Resources Historical and Cultural Resources Bread and Roses Cultural Project Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Library, Cornell University LibraryBread and Roses is the not-for-profit cultural arm of New York&#8217;s Health and Human Service Union, 1199/SEIU. Labor Archives and Research Center San Francisco State University, J. Paul Leonard LibraryA collection of primary source and vintage history materials. Labor Arts Labor Arts presents online exhibits and collections of art and artifacts generated by and for working people.It is a project of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Fondation, The Robert F. Wanger Labor Archives/Tamiment library, and Bread and Roses. Labor Heritage Foundation [&hellip;]
- [Sing with us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/sing-with-us/): Sing With Us How and When to Audition ANNOUNCEMENT: The chorus will hold auditions for new members on Tuesday, September 9 2025, from 4:45-6:00 pm at 50 Broadway, second floor. After September 30 auditions will be closed for the 2025-26 season NYCLC auditions are generally held in September and January of each season. However, the music director, Jana Ballard, frequently hears auditions via appointment throughout the year.  Please email Jana Ballard at janakballard@gmail.com if you are interested in scheduling an appointment. Auditions consist of singing an a capella song of your choice and singing vocal exercises led by the music director to [&hellip;]
- [Book Us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/book-us/): Book Us Book Us Please get in touch to book the New York Labor Chorus or fill out the form below. E-Mail Us: nyclc2@aol.com Call Jeff Vogel 917-597-7933 Booking Request Form Please enter your details and the details of the event and we will get in touch.Fields marked * are required.
- [Hear Us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/hear-us/): Hear Us Upcoming Performances Sep 06, 2025 Labor Day Parade 10:00 am 5th Avenue Nov 22, 2025 Concert on Roosevelt Island. 12:00 am Roosevelt Island Nov 08, 2025 Concert at LaGuardia Community College 12:00 am LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Hear Us Online 0:00 &#47; 0:00 Solidarity Forever Ain&#039;t You Got A Right How Can I Keep From Singing To My Old Brown Earth Buy our CD Our newest CD recorded live at our 2018 Symphony Space benefit concert in NYC.   Includes:“Viva Mexico”&#8220;Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” “How Can I Keep From Singing?” “Three Five O” “To My Old Brown Earth”“Song [&hellip;]
- [zDonation History](https://nyclaborchorus.org/donation-history-2/): [donation_history]
- [Blog](https://nyclaborchorus.org/blog/)
- [zGallery Masonry](https://nyclaborchorus.org/gallery-masonry/): Gallery Masonry Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Organization Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation
- [zGallery Justified](https://nyclaborchorus.org/gallery-justified/): Gallery Justified Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Organization Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless
- [zGallery Grid](https://nyclaborchorus.org/gallery-grid/): Gallery Grid Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Charity Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Children Engine Submission Health Records to UK Organization Engine Submission Health Records to UK Organization Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless Engine Submission Health Records to UK Foundation Engine Submission Health Records to UK Homeless
- [Contact Us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/contact-us/): Contact Us Get in touch E-Mail Us: nyclc2@aol.com Write to Us: NYC Labor Chorus P.O. Box 2 New York, NY 10159 Call Us: 917-597-7933( Jeff Vogel, Public Relations) Send Us A Note Fill out the form below to send us an email. Fields marked * are required.
- [zFAQ’s](https://nyclaborchorus.org/faqs/): FAQ’s Employment Opportunities What can we help you find? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur notted adipisicing elit sed do eiusmod. Employment Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions General FAQ’s Donation FAQ’S Charity FAQ’S General FAQ’s How do I apply to get a charity bib? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur notted adipisicing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et simply free text dolore magna aliqua lonm andhn. We believe that sustainable work is locally-led. Along with implementing community-owned water projects, our local partners help facilitate comprehensive water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programming to protect everyone’s long-term health. How much [&hellip;]
- [zBecome A Volunteer](https://nyclaborchorus.org/become-a-volunteer/): Become A Volunteer Employment Opportunities Choose the place you want to volunteer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur notted adipisicing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et simply free text dolore magna aliqua lonm andhn. Volunteer Abroad Volunteer IN YOUR COUNTRY Volunteer Online Calculate your entitlements as a Volunteer Employment Opportunities A few of the companies we have had charity team building events with:
- [About Us](https://nyclaborchorus.org/about-us/): About Us New York City Labor Chorus Who We Are Our members belong to over 20 different unions, and we promote union solidarity and social justice through song. Our repertoire tells the story of labor’s history and ongoing struggles, drawing on gospel, jazz, classical, and folk traditions.&nbsp; We sing on picket lines, and we’ve sung at Carnegie Hall. Since 1991 we’ve brought our musical message to union halls, community centers, protests, and stages throughout the New York area and to Canada, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Sweden and Wales.&nbsp; Our Mission The New York City Labor Chorus brings labor’s message wherever we [&hellip;]
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- [Home (alt)](https://nyclaborchorus.org/home-galloway/): Solidarity is forever Support Us We are a volunteer organization. Every dollar we receive is used to fulfill our service to the labor movement.Contribute Sing for civil rights Join Us! Enjoy singing as a group and promoting a better future? Learn more about joining NYCLC.Find Out More thirty years of singing songs of labor, civil rights, women&#8217;s rights songs to fight the horrors of war nuclear war, drone war, all war singing to save mother earth songs from gospel songs for marching, the picket line sweet songs of labor and love  over three decades of battling injustice with song the [&hellip;]
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