Elise Bryant, Director
Steve Jones, Music Director
Founded and directed by longtime cultural worker Elise Bryant, the DC Labor Chorus is a musical ensemble that sings at concerts, rallies, demonstrations, and picket lines. While some members are current or former union employees, every member actively supports the principle of liberty and justice for all. Members are of various ages, races, and faith traditions. Some are professional musicians, while others simply enjoy blending their voices to make a joyous sound that comes from songs of the civil rights and labor movements. We sing for solidarity. We sing for peace. We sing for jobs. We sing for justice. We sing for joy!
We rehearse on Mondays between 7 and 9 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. We invite you to sit in on a rehearsal or two to see if you would like to join us.
Monday, September 2, 2024
2–4 p.m.
Labor Day Concert
New Deal Café
Roosevelt Center, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
A DCLC tradition! Celebrate Labor Day and join us in singing new and old labor songs.
October 18, 2024
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Performing Arts Series Concert
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
An evening of crowd-pleasing songs of peace and social justice.
December 7, 2024
Favorite and Sacred Songs Concert
7–9 p.m.
Washington Ethical Society
7750 16th Street, NW, Washington DC
DCLC members share inspiring songs and holiday favorites with a labor twist.
You can also find us singing at the following events:
Sunday, September 1, 2024
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Question Box Service
9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD
Sunday, September 8, 2024
10:30 a.m.–12 noon
Washington Ethical Society Platform Service
Democratic Processes
7750 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC