Our Approach
The Jersey City Resistance Choir is dedicated to creating a positive space and voice to make a difference for at-risk groups and organizations by resisting unjust legislation and executive actions through song. Our philosophy is "peaceful resistance through joyful singing."
Our Story
After the 2016 election, reeling in confusion and malaise about what the future had in store for our country, a group of karaoke enthusiasts came together to console each other and grapple with feelings of powerlessness. While celebrating a local Friendsgiving dinner and having several glasses of wine, these political lefties, singing afficionados decided to deal with their political upset by channeling their energies for good: singing Christmas carols to raise money for Muslim Americans - a group that was being threatened by the incoming administration with a Travel Ban and other human rights injustices.
Since then we have continued to sing in support of and with the goal of raising funds for organizations that help disenfranchised and at-risk groups these politicians are working against through their legislation and executive orders.
Meet the Choir
The incredible people who make JCRC fun and amazing!!!
Christina Gonzalez
Founder & Director - Alto & Ukulelist
Emily Voorhees
Co-Director & Social Media Manager - Mezzo-Soprano
Francis Rodriguez
Founding Member - Tenor
Caroline Algernon
Member - Alto
Donnie Corro
Member - Tenor
Christina Gerasimovich
Member - Soprano
Robert Napiorski
Member - Tenor & Percussion
Nick Porcaro
Member - Tenor & Guitarist
Kira Redzinak
Member - Soprano
Judith Rahilly
Member - Soprano
Ethan Elenberg
Drummer
Inactive Founders & Members
A big shout-out to the folks who were with us since the beginning and former choir members who are on temporary hiatus
Tracey Luz
Founder & Former Director
Ceallaigh Fogonogelo Pender
Founder & Former Co-Director
Donald Gallagher
Founding Member - Baritone
Heather Pichler
Founding Member - Alto
Joe Zappa
Founding Member - Baritone
Jasmine Belizario
Mezzo-Soprano
Christina Brown
Soprano
Brandy Belenky
Soprano
Julia Lomba
Alto
Darrel Gordon
Tenor
Mike Cannon
Musician
Rich Jedrzejek
Guitarist
In Memoriam
In honor and loving memory to our friends who have passed
David Kostus
Founding Member & Audience Provocateur - Baritone
Join Us...
Do you have a song in your heart? Then let it out by joining the Jersey City Resistance Choir!!! Email us for more info.