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Typically, the Chorale conducts three home concerts per season. The first occurs in early December, followed by a March and a May concert. We begin rehearsing in late August/early September to prepare for the December Christmas Concert. Then, in early January, we resume practice for our remaining two concerts of the year, closing out our home concert program in May.
Chorale rehearsals involve a two-hour weekly rehearsal when the chorale is in session. Rehearsals take place promptly every Monday night from 7:30 to 9:45 in the Fellowship Hall located in the basement of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located at 5900 Backlick Road, in Springfield.* During the week prior to a concert’s performance, additional rehearsals may be held as well as a dress rehearsal on Friday evening, prior to the Saturday evening full performance.
* Please visit our Contact Us/Directions page for directions
to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Should you be interested in joining the Chorale, please contact 703-239-2180 so that a Chorale sectional leader may get in touch with you and provide you with further details.
Generally speaking, our Chorale Director, Robert Webb will check your musical range following the first rehearsal for the season (late August/early September) and first rehearsal for the calendar year (early January). These sessions are conducted by Mr. Webb playing the piano and having you perform some basic scale exercises in St. Mark’s lounge. You are encouraged to attend those initial full rehearsals prior to the audition session. Only those desiring to be soloists need to come with a prepared piece. Please publicize this with anyone who may be interested in joining us.
Specific Dates for Next Auditions:
Late August /early September 2007;
January 2008: To Be Determined.
