Woodland Community Chorus Connects Residents Through Music

The local group brings together singers of all ages for weekly rehearsals and public performances in the city.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Singing

Gouache-painted illustration of a vintage brass tuning fork on a wooden music stand, evoking communal harmony. — The Woodland Community Chorus, established in 2026, continues to unite residents of all generations through its ongoing weekly rehearsals and local performances. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Founded in the spring of 2026, the Woodland Community Chorus connects residents of all generations through regular rehearsals and public music performances. The choir aims to strengthen community ties across Woodland.

Why it matters

The chorus serves as a musical platform to build local connections, successfully bringing together singers spanning three distinct generations to perform as a unified group.

The group gathers for rehearsals at Woodland High School on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The ensemble is set to hold a performance at the Woodland Public Library on December 18 at 4 p.m.

The players

Brent LiaBraaten

He is the director of the Woodland Community Chorus and brings 14 years of prior local teaching experience to the role.

Diane Buttrell

She initiated the development of the choir by reaching out to local school district leadership in late 2025.

Asha Riley

As the Woodland Public Schools Superintendent, she was contacted by the chorus founders to help facilitate the group's creation.

The details

Initiated by Diane Buttrell after consultation with Woodland Public Schools Superintendent Asha Riley, the choir features a diverse membership of all ages. Director Brent LiaBraaten, who previously served a 14-year teaching career in the area, leads the ensemble in its goal to become an annual community fixture.

The chorus began meeting for rehearsals in the spring of 2026.
The group held its first performance on July 3, 2026.
Rehearsals take place every Monday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A performance is scheduled for December 18, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Culture Shift

The formation of this choir follows the broader rise in multi-generational community arts engagement found in cities nationwide. By bridging age gaps, the chorus marks a departure from age-segregated hobby groups in favor of inclusive, community-wide social structures.

Residents interested in participating can join the weekly Monday evening rehearsals held at the local high school. The group's performance schedule offers local families regular opportunities to engage with the arts without leaving the community.

The takeaway

Community choruses offer a structured way for neighbors to foster social bonds through a shared creative pursuit. New members should check the rehearsal schedule to align their availability with the group's weekly sessions.