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Download the concert poster here: Concert poster coming soon!
Rehearsal Information: Fall rehearsals start Tuesday, September16, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Weekly rehearsals begin approximately 10-12 weeks prior to a concert date and are held at the James Buchanan Middle School (not the high school) which is located about 1 mile north of Mercersburg along Route 75. Rehearsals begin promptly at 7:00pm and last two hours. When the schedule is changed or cancelled due to inclement weather, chorus members will be notified by phone or email and a notice on the front page of this web site. Attendance at all rehearsals is expected: absences should be reported to the section leaders. Rehearsals the week prior to the concerts may vary in location and length. Generally these are held in the Irvine Memorial Chapel at Mercersburg Academy and include the orchestra and soloists. Members will be informed of any special rehearsals well in advance.
Rehearsals with orchestra: Mercersburg Academy Chapel
Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Tuesday, September 16
Tuesday, September 23
Tuesday, September 30
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 14
Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, November 25: Rehearsal in Academy Chapel 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2: Rehearsal in Academy Chapel 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 4: 7:00-10:00 p.m. with orchestra
Friday, December 5: 7:00-10:00 p.m. with orchestra
Saturday, December 6: Warm-up in Burgin Center at 2:00 p.m. - Concert at 3:00
Sunday, December 7: Warm-up in Burgin Center at 2:00 p.m. - Concert at 3:00 p.m. - Tear down risers after concert
Directions and Parking:
Use the north entrance to the Middle School that provides access to the back of the school After entering the school driveway go past the building (on your left) and on around the building to the back. Parking for rehearsals at the James Buchanan Middle School is at the rear (west side) of the building. Only the door next to the band room will be unlocked. The school has graciously provided this rehearsal space for the Chorus.
Charges: To help defray the Chorus' expenses, members are asked to pay for some of their own music. This generally amounts to one or two pieces of music each season, for a total of about $6.00 - $18.00.
Care of Music: Music that members purchase is theirs to keep and may be marked as the member desires. Music that is owned by the chorus should be marked only as needed. Members will be given instructions on where to return chorus-owned music after the last concert.
Music Folders: If you need a black music folder, various chorus members recommend folders they have purchased from these websites: www.jwpepper.com; www.mymusicfolders.com; or www.musiciansfriend.com.
You can also check Amazon. Here are some possibilities:
Marlo Plastics Choral Folder 7-3/4 x 11
Marlo Plastics Premium Choral Folder
Manhasset Choral Music Folio Folder
Special Note: Many chorus members experience allergic reactions to fragrances such as those found in cologne, after-shave, and deodorant. Please refrain from using fragranced products for rehearsals and concerts.
Fall 2025 Concert
Performances
- Saturday, December 6: 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7: 3:00 p.m.
Program
- Brass from the Renaissance (10 minutes before the concert)
- Carol by Chorus – O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest – Movements 1, 2, and last part of 7
- Carol with Audience – Joy to the World
- Holst: Christmas Day
- Carol by Chorus – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Bradford arr.)
----Intermission---
- Carol with Audience – O Come All Ye Faithful
- Come Emmanuel by Daniel Gawthrop (commissioned by chorus 25 years ago)
- Gesu Bambino – Mezzo Solo
- Carol with Audience – Hark the Herald Angels Sing
- Carol by Chorus – Angels We Have Heard Wilberg arr.)
- Silent Night by Audience (probably 1 verse)
- From Messiah
- Soprano Recitative
- And suddenly there was and angel (accompanied recitative for Soprano)
- Glory to God in the highest (Chorus)
- Rejoice Greatly, O daughter of Zion (Soprano)
- Hallelujah!
- Link to the Old Chorus Website.
