(Photo by Mark Peterson, courtesy of Northeaster newspaper)

Chorus Polaris – a premier Minnesota community choral ensemble comprised of professional, semi-professional, and talented amateur singers based in the Twin Cities – is raising funds for its 2023-2024 season.

As part of our mission to engage, connect, and strengthen communities through collaboration and educational outreach, Chorus Polaris will present the cantata, "The Gates of Justice" by Dave Brubeck in March 2024.

Brubeck wrote "The Gates of Justice" in an attempt to heal the rift between Jewish and Black Americans that emerged after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. This choral work focuses on the spiritual and cultural parallels between Jewish and Black Americans, highlighting commonalities through histories of enslavement and migration, similarities in musical texts and heritage, and an ongoing pursuit of social justice.

Along with a mixed chorus, a cantor tenor, and a Black baritone, the score for "The Gates of Justice" calls for a jazz trio, 11 brass players, an organ, timpani, and a percussionist. In addition to raising operating funds for our upcoming season, we need additional funds (approximately $18,000) to present "The Gates of Justice" with the required musicians. Our online silent auction was the first step toward funding this important performance next season.

Help us get the word out! If you use social media, you can share this campaign with your friends and family on as many platforms as you like. Just remember to tag us @ChorusPolaris so we can thank you for your support. 

Join our campaign by making a donation today. 

You can increase your impact by choosing to make your donation a monthly one. Donations of even $5 a month help us tremendously. 

Your gracious generosity is needed and greatly appreciated!

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