Experience “Glorious” Joy of Singing with WCS

As it has done since its inaugural season in 1942, the Westchester Choral Society-the longest continuously performing chorus in Westchester County-will welcome new members at its first few rehearsals this season, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The evening will also include a pizza party.

Interested singers may attend one or two rehearsals before scheduling a “singer-friendly” audition, which entails performing a prepared solo, sight reading, and repeating scales and arpeggios. WCS rehearsals take place from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Westchester Conservatory of Music in White Plains.

This fall, the chorus will rehearse Vivaldi’s Gloria. The piece, along with a handful of holiday favorites, will be performed with organ accompaniment Saturday, Dec. 7, at Rye Presbyterian Church in Rye, New York. It promises to be a fun and festive afternoon, and one that you won’t want to miss, whether on stage or in the audience.

For the 13th year in a row, WCS has the continued good fortune to be led by Music Director Frank Nemhauser, who brings knowledge, enthusiasm, and humor to the group. In addition to holding the baton for WCS, Nemhauser serves as music director for the Berkshire Choral International and is both director of vocal studies and associate professor at Mannes College of Music in New York.

For additional information on the chorus and its upcoming concerts, visit www.westchesterchoralsociety.org. Email wcspresident@gmail.com if you’d like to audition for the chorus.

About Westchester Choral Society

The award-winning Westchester Choral Society was founded by Sarah Stewart Bowne in 1942 to perform Bach’s B minor Mass with 15 singers. Today we are 55 singers performing works from Baroque to contemporary, presenting three concerts per season as well as Summer Sings and other musical events. Smaller ensembles are available for private and community performances. We welcome singers in all voice ranges to join us at a rehearsal before auditioning. We rehearse Tuesday evenings at the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains (handicapped accessible; free parking available; near public transportation). To arrange a trial membership, contact WCS President Numa Rousseve at 914-285-9026. The Westchester Choral Society is a proud member of Chorus America, the Vocal Area Network, and ArtsWestchester, which honored us in 2000 with its Arts Organization Award.