Revels Singers is a non-auditioned community chorus open to everyone who loves to sing. The mission of Revels Singers is to engage people through singing, explore choral repertoire from around the world, hone musical skills, and build community through harmony.
Revels Singers sings a broad spectrum of choral music drawn mostly from five decades of Revels performances. Energetic rehearsals challenge the seasoned choral singer as well as those with less experience. Repertoire includes Renaissance motets, contemporary anthems, American “shape-note” hymns, spirituals, carols, rounds, and arrangements of folk songs from around the world.
Theme: This term, we will be focusing on the music of Peter Amidon, the great composer and arranger of folk music, and a long-time friend of Jack Langstaff and of Revels. Peter passed away on October 4, 2025, leaving behind an impressive musical and educational legacy. Together with his wife and musical partner Mary Alice, Peter formed the acclaimed duo The Amidons, dedicating their lives to preserving and sharing traditional American folk music, singing games, and storytelling with generations of children and educators. We are excited to honor Peter and his significant contributions to the folk-choral world with full Revels Singers season of his music. Read more about Peter Amidon here.
The chorus is open to anyone who loves to sing choral music, with no audition necessary. You will nonetheless be held to high choral standards and expected to learn your music. We work hard, have a lot of fun, and come away from each rehearsal feeling uplifted and energized! Online audio support materials will be included.
Bring a Friend to Revels Singers! Are you a returning member of Revels Singers? Encourage a new singer to join Revels Singers and both of you will receive 10% off this session’s registration fee with the code FRIEND10.*
*Both you and your referral must fill in each other’s names on the registration form to be eligible for this discount. In order to qualify, your referral cannot have participated in Revels Singers prior to this session.
Revels Singers Spring 2026 Season
Rehearsals: Mondays, February 2 – April 13, 7:00 – 8:45 PM
Rehearsals followed by Social Time & Refreshments until 9PM
Please note – there will be no rehearsal on February 16.
Spring 2026 Registration Closes at 5 PM on Tuesday, February 16!
Revels Singers Showcase: Monday, April 13 – performance at 7:30
Participation Fees: $100/Singer*
*If the rehearsal fees present significant financial hardship, please reach out to Sydney Roslin at sroslin@revels.org
LOCATION
Belmont Methodist Church
421 Common St, Belmont, MA
Entrance in the rear of the parking lot. Street parking available.
The success of every Revels Singers rehearsal relies on the full participation of its members. We require consistent attendance and timeliness from Revels Singers to make the choral experience beneficial for all and to allow you to get the most out of your rehearsal experience. The absence of any member of the group makes the music-learning process more difficult for the remaining singers.
In general, we ask that singers who commit to the ensemble commit to attend every rehearsal. We can accommodate up to 2 absences throughout the Spring 2026 session, and we ask that you let us know as far in advance about your absences as possible. In the case of extenuating circumstances, please reach out to Elijah Botkin, Revels Music Director, at ebotkin@revels.org.
Printed music is provided to each singer. Each singer keeps their own personal binder of music, and digital sheet music is available as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elijah for assistance.
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Revels Music Director
Elijah Botkin (Music Director), a Boston-based conductor, arranger, choral educator, and performer, was named Revels’ Music Director in December of 2021. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 with bachelor’s degrees in Music History & Analysis and Mathematics. While at Northeastern, Elijah founded and directed the Northeastern Madrigal Singers, served as President and Assistant Conductor for the NU Choral Society, and sang with and arranged for the award-winning a cappella group Distilled Harmony.
Elijah’s work on Distilled Harmony’s quarterfinal-winning performance set won the distinction of Outstanding Arrangement from the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. His arrangement of “Nothing Feels Like You” by Little Mix also won a CARA (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award) for Best Mixed Collegiate Song. In 2014, Elijah was granted the Gideon Klein Award in order to write his composition The Closed Town, which was premiered by the Northeastern University Chamber Choir in April 2015.
In addition to his role with Revels, Elijah continues to direct the NU Madrigal Singers and was recently named the Interim Music Director of the Reading Community Singers for Spring 2023. He is also a frequent performer with a variety of professional ensembles in the Boston area, with recent and upcoming performances including appearances with Carduus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Morton Feldman’s Rothko Chapel, the NU Madrigal Singers 10th Anniversary Concert, the Nightingale Vocal Ensemble’s recent concerts SALONMUSIK and BLUE SUN, and Nightingale’s upcoming season gala Renaissance Reimagined. He is passionate about using choir, and the power of singing together, to bring joy to anyone and everyone willing to lend their voice.