"A tradition of singing music that inspires the desire for peace."
The Seattle Peace Chorus, directed by Fred West, is a dynamic, diverse group, dedicated to creating connections through music. Founded in 1983 to help bring an end to the threat of nuclear war, the Peace Chorus produces meaningful, collaborative concerts, tours internationally, and sponsors musical groups worldwide. The Seattle Peace Chorus seeks to promote peace and justice through the sharing of music and ideas—locally and globally.
Venezuela, June, 2007. Peace Chorus performs Si Somos Americanos, "people's choice" for best song at Festival International D'Canto.
Seattle, Feb. 15, 2003. International day of protest against the impending invasion of Iraq by the United States.
The Seattle Peace Chorus values diverse perspectives and the dialog and cultural exchange that is possible among people with different beliefs. We hope that our mission and work will lead to a future where the world will have the wisdom and the will to choose non-violent solutions to conflict so that we may live together in peace and mutual respect.
To communicate through music the desire for a just and peaceful world; to consistently present SPC's message through choral excellence and nonviolent activism; to celebrate life in all its diversity; to build and sustain harmonious relationships and cultural bridges locally and globally.
The Seattle Peace Chorus. Forty-five men and women united in song. Singing for peace. We sing to celebrate life, to reach outward and to grow within. Because we know that song is universal in expression, we give our voices to a deep and universal desire for peace, for human unity, for a planet with a future.
