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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!!!

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Christina Gonzalez

Founder & Director - Alto & Ukulelist

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Emily Voorhees

Co-Director & Social Media Manager - Mezzo-Soprano

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Francis Rodriguez

Founding Member - Tenor

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Caroline Algernon

Member - Alto

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Donnie Corro

Member - Tenor

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Christina Gerasimovich

Member - Soprano

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Robert Napiorski

Member - Tenor & Percussion

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Nick Porcaro

Member - Tenor & Guitarist

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Kira Redzinak

Member - Soprano

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Judith Rahilly

Member - Soprano

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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

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Tracey Luz

Founder & Former Director

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Ceallaigh Fogonogelo Pender

Founder & Former Co-Director

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Donald Gallagher

Founding Member - Baritone

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Heather Pichler

Founding Member - Alto

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Joe Zappa

Founding Member - Baritone

Jasmine

Jasmine Belizario

Mezzo-Soprano

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Christina Brown

Soprano

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Brandy Belenky

Soprano

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Julia Lomba

Alto

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Darrel Gordon

Tenor

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Mike Cannon

Musician

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Rich Jedrzejek

Guitarist

In Memoriam

In honor and loving memory to our friends who have passed

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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.