ABOUT
Experiences That Matter.
BeckRidge Productions exists to create meaningful musical experiences that inspire excellence, foster belonging, and strengthen communities. Touching lives, one experience at a time.
WHY WE EXIST
The Experience Lingers Long After The Performance.
We believe the most meaningful musical experiences don’t end with applause. They stay with us. They stir action, create friendships, offer comfort, inspire hope, and remind us that we belong to something larger than ourselves.
That’s why BeckRidge isn’t simply about concerts. It’s about creating experiences that continue to enrich lives for singers, audiences, students, volunteers, and our community.
Belonging
Everyone deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Excellence
Growth begins when we pursue excellence with a learning spirit.
Community
Meaningful performances begin long before the concert in building relationships.
Possibility
Every voice has the power to inspire.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE EXPERIENCES
No One Creates These Experiences Alone
Michael Gross
Executive & Artistic Director
For more than five decades, BeckRidge has been guided by one simple belief: when people feel welcomed, encouraged, and challenged, remarkable things happen.
Some of the most meaningful moments don’t happen during concerts at all. They happen during rehearsals, conversations, shared laughter, and the relationships that grow week after week.
Every rehearsal, lesson, performance, and event is made possible by people who generously share their gifts. I’m continually reminded that BeckRidge is strongest when talented people bring their creativity, compassion, and encouragement to those around them.
I’m grateful to share this work with Stacey, Teri, and Richard. Their gifts, dedication, and friendship help create the experiences our singers, students, and audiences enjoy throughout the year.
Stacey Swancutt
Collaborative Pianist
Stacey helps bring each piece to life, revealing its character, shaping its emotion, and supporting every singer along the way.
Teri Dilts
Collaborative Pianist
Teri brings warmth, enthusiasm, and dedication to every rehearsal, helping create an encouraging environment where singers feel supported and confident.
Richard Gilbert-Hill
Advanced Acting Coach
Drawing on decades of experience in television, film, and theater, Richard mentors aspiring actors, helping students build the confidence, skills, and authenticity needed for college auditions, professional careers, and meaningful storytelling.
OUR STORY
One Dream. Thousands Of Stories.
In 1973, choir director Bill Grimmer believed Plymouth needed something simple but powerful, an adult community choir where people could gather to sing together.
More than fifty years later, that same spirit continues through BeckRidge Productions. The ensembles, programs, and performances have evolved, but our purpose remains remarkably unchanged: helping people discover what happens when voices come together.
1973
A Place To Sing Together
Bill Grimmer believed Plymouth deserved a place where people could sing together, grow together, and find community through music.
That invitation is still waiting for every new voice.
1978
The Vision Grows
When Michael Gross became Artistic Director in 1978, he embraced Bill Grimmer’s vision and began building on it. As the organization grew, so did its commitment to helping singers discover their potential, audiences connect through music, and students find confidence in their own voices.
That same desire to grow still inspires every rehearsal and every performance.
2006
One Voice. Many Possibilities.
As the organization grew, so did its vision. BeckRidge Productions was created to offer more ways for people to learn, perform, and belong while honoring the Plymouth Community Chorus that started it all. With the addition of the BeckRidge Chorale, educational programs, and new artistic opportunities, the ways people could belong continued to grow, while the purpose remained unchanged.
That same invitation now reaches farther than ever.
2020
What Matters Most
The pandemic brought rehearsals and performances to an unexpected stop. It reminded us that the heart of BeckRidge has never been the performance. It’s the people. We missed the friendships, the shared purpose, and the joy of creating something together. When we returned, we came back with an even deeper appreciation for every voice in the room.
That same sense of belonging is waiting for every new singer.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
The Story Continues
Every rehearsal begins with a room full of people who don’t yet know what they’ll accomplish together. Every lesson begins with possibility. The next chapter of BeckRidge isn’t waiting to be written someday. It’s being written every week by people who choose to sing, learn, volunteer, support, and share the journey with us.
Perhaps the next chapter begins with you.
There's A Place For You Here
Whether you’re looking for a place to sing, a chance to grow, or an opportunity to help create experiences that matter, we’d love to welcome you. Every journey begins with a single step, and we’re excited to help you discover where yours might lead.
Share Your Voice
Sing with the BeckRidge Chorale or Plymouth Community Chorus and discover the joy of making music together.
Grow Your Voice
Voice, acting, and public speaking lessons designed to help you build confidence and discover your potential.
Create Experiences That Matter
Support the performances, programs, and opportunities that enrich lives throughout our community.