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River Singers| Choirs | Greenfield Harmony | River Singers | Zora Quartet | Hallowell | Village Harmony |
Of particular interest to Mary Cay is music from the Balkan countries of the former Yugoslavia where she spent two and a half years on a Fulbright Scholarship in ethnomusicology. Ritual songs, love songs, dance songs as well as liturgical chants from the orthodox, islamic and sephardic spiritual traditions of Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia are regular Among the other traditions regularly heard at RS concerts are from The Republic of Georgia, various African traditions, the British Isles, France,
The choir community has hosted visiting choirs from England, Holland, Kenya,and the Republic of Georgia as well as guest teachers from many vocal traditions - Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Bulgaria, Georgia as well as American gospel and Appalachian specialists. Sharing in other musical cultures through song creates a sense of connection and harmony within the singing community that radiates outward to the musical cultures whose songs they share. "The River Singers ... achieve a creative communal zenith in performance that is uncommonly enigmatic and extraordinarily invigorating. Dressed not in choir robes, but their own attire, and responding to Brass' direction with genuine, unabashed earnestness and zeal, these folks exude elation and it's contagious!" River Singer singer songwriter Will Danforth expressed it well in his composition "Saxtons River" dedicated to the group: We bless this great community Audio Clips (requires flash player) Listen to the choir!
Links to other River Singers' websites: Gill Truslow - http://lucyintheskypastels.blogspot.com
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The River Singers is a multigenerational 90-voice community choir founded and led by Mary Cay Brass in the village of Saxtons River, Vermont. The choir sings lively and soulful songs from many community-based traditions around the world. 
The River Singers is a non-audition choir. Members come from all walks of life and musical experience. Some are professional musicians with years of choral experience while others learn primarily by ear and repitition. The River Singers welcomes all into this singing community.