The Choral Union
is a gathering of the combined
forces of the Camerata Chorale
and the
Ulster Choral Society
– each 50 to 60 members
strong. Generally in the spring of
each season the combined choirs
invite other singers who cannot
normally commit to a full season of
singing with either group to perform
an acknowledged masterwork in the
repertoire.
Now approaching its
tenth gathering the Choral
Union will present its annual choral union concert (check back
in the coming weeks for concert
details). Accompanied by the Bach-Handel
Festival Orchestra and professional soloists, the Choral
Union will once again be open to area singers who can commit to
a rehearsal schedule from February,
2012 until the concert weekend.
Singers who have sung
in previous Choral Union
programs, or who are vocally known
to the Director, do not need to
audition for the next concert
series. All others will need to
audition at the discretion of the
Director.
Interested singers
need choral experience with
moderately difficult to difficult
music and should be familiar with
ensemble singing. All Choral
Union participants need to fill
out an application/information form
to be retained by the organization
in order to create a roster of
names, addresses, phone numbers and
e-mails. This information will not
be shared outside the organization.
Rehearsals are every
Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 10:00
p.m. (during the time frame listed
above) at St. John‘s Lutheran
Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd.,
Poughkeepsie, New York.
Singers may make up
missed rehearsals by attending a
Monday evening rehearsal of the
Ulster Choral Society.
Attendance is very important in this
program. Singers are required to
mark their scores according to
distributed information. Section
Leaders will assist new members in
marking their scores.
An administrative fee
of $50.00 is required to cover the
cost of music and all mailings and
other materials. We hope that
previous members of the Choral
Union will return for the 2012
production. For more information,
call (845) 399-3785
or 845-943-8962 and leave a voice mail
message. You may
also e-mail the Director at
lpritchard241@gmail.com or
howemarg@aol.com.
NEXT AUDITIONS NOTICE!
Auditions for Choral Union
membership:
Please check back for audition dates
and details
(Rehearsal to follow – 7:30-10:00
p.m.) *
St. John's Lutheran
Church
55 Wilbur Boulevard, Poughkeepsie,
NY
Third floor (use the rear entrance)
*
Singers who audition must remain for
the rehearsal that follows which is
a part of the audition for
membership. No appointment is
necessary. |