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 sixth gathering the Choral Union will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor in April 2008. Accompanied by the Bach-Handel Festival Orchestra and five professional soloists, the Choral Union will once again be open to area singers who can commit to a rehearsal schedule from January 15, 2008 until the concert weekend of April 25 - 27, 2008. 

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 $40.00 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 2008 production. For more information, call (845) 255-3243 or (845) 255-8111, or e-mail pritchal@newpaltz.edu.
 

NEXT AUDITIONS NOTICE !

Auditions for Choral Union membership:

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.
(Rehearsal to follow – 7:30-10:00 p.m.) *

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
Accepted members orientation with Section Leaders

* Singers who audition must remain for the rehearsal that follows which is a part of the audition for membership. No appointment is necessary.