Singers in all voices are invited to join Westchester Society for its 25th Anniversary Concert Memorial Concert April 23, 2023 in South Salem New York.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 14, 2023
Contact:
Ben Niemczyk: 347-223-9303
Vicky Lucas: 914- 277-3955
Email: westchesteroratorio@gmail.com 

Singers in all voices are invited to join Westchester Society for its 25th Anniversary Concert Memorial Concert April 23, 2023 in South Salem New York.

Westchester Oratorio Society, Benjamin Niemczyk, artistic director, has begun rehearsals for the group’s exciting 25th anniversary concert featuring Bach, Cantata BWV 2 and Cantata BWV 5; Mozart, Vespers K. 339; Handel, See, that Conquering Hero Comes! from Judas Maccabeus HWV 63; and Haydn Insanae et vanae curae on Sunday afternoon April 23 at the South Salem Presbyterian Church where the group originally rehearsed and performed 25 years ago. The chorus will be accompanied by professional soloists and the WOS Anniversary Orchestra. The concert is made possible with the support of the Westchester Community Foundation, a Division of the New Your Community Trust.

Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7 PM to 8:30 PM in the Garden Room of the Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah NY, located a short walk from the Metro-North train station. Masks will be optional but subject to change in accordance with governmental guidelines.

Rehearsals in January are “open.”   Potential new singers are invited to attend.  For more information call or text 347 223 9503 or email wosinformation@gmail.com or visit the group’s website at www.westchesteroratorio.org.

About Westchester Oratorio Society

Founded in 1997 and currently under the direction Benjamin Niemczyk, the Westchester Oratorio Society is dedicated to bringing high level musical performances of choral masterworks, early music and modern compositions to local audiences in northern Westchester, while at the same time giving its volunteer singers, students and others the unique opportunity of preparing for and participating in such events. In doing so, WOS provides a community and educational experience for amateur singers of all levels while bringing exceptional performances with professional orchestras and soloists to local audiences.