Description
Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join them for an exciting concert program that will appeal to choral singers of a wide range of musical preferences. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, January 28, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY. To receive additional information and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact Jeanne Wygant at [email protected] or call 914-478-0074. Hudson Chorale selects its programs from a wide range of choral styles, from great oratorios to gospel. As an example, recent past concerts have featured all 20th century contemporary American composers, 19th century iconic European composers, and Haydn’s Creation. The second half of the chorus’ 2018-2019 season culminates on May 17 & 19, 2019, with performances of Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, Bela Bartok’s Four Slavic Folk Songs, and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet Op. 92 and Liebeslieder Waltzes. Music Director Maestro Ira Spaulding, is a choral conductor, singer and master class instructor whose career spans 40 years of performance in more than 60 countries. He is currently Professor of Vocal and Choral Music at City College of New York and maintains a career abroad as a singer, teacher and conductor. To learn more about the chorus, including complete membership information, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.org.
Why You Should Attend
Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join them for an exciting concert program that will appeal to choral singers of a wide range of musical preferences. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, January 28, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY. To receive additional information and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact Jeanne Wygant at [email protected] or call 914-478-0074.
Hudson Chorale selects its programs from a wide range of choral styles, from great oratorios to gospel. As an example, recent past concerts have featured all 20th century contemporary American composers, 19th century iconic European composers, and Haydn’s Creation. The second half of the chorus’ 2018-2019 season culminates on May 17 & 19, 2019, with performances of Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, Bela Bartok’s Four Slavic Folk Songs, and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet Op. 92 and Liebeslieder Waltzes.
Music Director Maestro Ira Spaulding, is a choral conductor, singer and master class instructor whose career spans 40 years of performance in more than 60 countries. He is currently Professor of Vocal and Choral Music at City College of New York and maintains a career abroad as a singer, teacher and conductor.
To learn more about the chorus, including complete membership information, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.org.
