Westchester Oratorio Society Invites Singers to Join Tuesday Rehearsals Ahead of May 9 Concert
Westchester Oratorio Society, David Štech, artistic director begins preparations for the group’s Spring Concert with weekly rehearsals resuming on Tuesday January 6 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 331. NY 100, Somers, New York.
The concert itself will be on Saturday evening, May 9, 2026 at Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, NY. Mr. Štech, will conduct an all-Mendelssohn program, entitled, “Pagans and Pitchforks and Psalms” featuring “Verleih’ uns Frieden,” “Psalm 42” and “Die erste Walpurginacht” performed with professional soloists and the WOS concert orchestra.
The concert is made possible with a grant from The New York Community Trust. The New York Community Trust is New York’s largest community foundation, serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and beyond. For more than 100 years, The Trust has brought together the local knowledge and diverse expertise of its team and nonprofit and philanthropic partners to support thriving and equitable communities and help donors champion the causes they love. The Trust makes approximately $200 million in grants each year from its charitable funds set up by individuals, families, foundations, and corporations.
Rehearsals in January are “open.” Those interested in attending can e-mail [email protected]. For more information, visit the group on the web at www.westchesteroratorio.org, find WOS on Instagram and Facebook @westchesteroratorio or follow on X @Westchesterora.
About Westchester Oratorio Society
Founded in 1997 and currently under the direction of David Štech, 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.