How did the Rogue Valley Peace Choir survive a deadly pandemic and grow?

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How did the Rogue Valley Peace Choir survive a deadly pandemic and grow?

By Mike Green,

Natalie Golay

Published May 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM PDT

Amid a global COVID pandemic that resulted in massive shutdowns of businesses, schools and cities ... and a million deaths ... the somehow managed to not only survive, but thrive. Today it is larger than ever.

Joining the Exchange is Elizabeth Bingham, a Rogue Valley Peace Choir board member, and Rob Griswell Lowry, the director of the Rogue Valley Peace Choir.

Rogue Valley Peace Choir Director Rob Griswell Lowry, JPR Host Mike Green and Peace Choir Board Member Elizabeth Bingham in the JPR studio on May 13, 2025.

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The RVPC has two upcoming scheduled concerts: May 16 in Medford and May 18 in Ashland.

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Mike Green

Mike Green is host of the ɫèapp. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.

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Natalie Golay

Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the ɫèapp. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.

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