After a six month period of review and work by BCI’s staff and Board, the Board of Trustees has adopted a refreshed set of mission, vision, and values statements to help guide the organization. According to BCI President Steve Smith, “As we look to the future, our updated mission reflects our historic commitment to creating unique opportunities for amateur singers and our optimism that the choral music community opens a door to greater creativity, connection, and belonging.”
Berkshire Choral International expands the horizons of singers through participation in exhilarating performances, enriching travel and cultural exploration, lifelong music education, and connection to an inspiring community of choral artists.
Berkshire Choral International creates harmonious and inclusive communities that value choral music and the transformative joy of singing together.
Quality: We provide enriching world-class experiences that are not readily available to adult amateurs. Our artistic and educational intent is to explore and elevate the full range of choral music expression.
Community: We foster inclusive singing communities that emphasize the excitement of shared learning and accomplishment, mutual respect, and kindness. Enthusiastic singers of all identities find a welcoming musical home at BCI.
Engagement: We engage with our singers, our professional musical colleagues, and the communities with whom we collaborate to build deep, authentic, and mutually-beneficial relationships.
Stewardship: We thoughtfully steward and advance BCI’s unique tradition as a singer-focused institution that connects amateurs and professionals to the evolving choral music world.
