All practice tracks are now available at the link below!
For practice tracks click here: Rehearsal Music
Rehearsal Information : Fall rehearsals started Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 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, November 30, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Schedule:
9/19
- Angels We Have Heard on High – Richard
- Gloria -Mat
Movement VI marker 56-62 on “dah”
- Ave Maria – Mat
M.1-18
9/26
- Bach-Mat
Markers A-E
- Gloria-Mat
Movement VI marker 56-70 on “dah”
- All hail the power – Mat
Measures 1-52
- Angels We Have Heard on High – Richard
10/3
- Bach-Mat
Markers A-K
- Ave Maria – Mat
Measures 1-29
- Gloria-Mat
Movement V Markers 45-55 on “dah”
Movement VI marker 56-70 on “dah” – then add Latin
10/10
- Bach-Mat
Marker L
- Gloria - Mat
Movement V Markers 45-55 on “dah”
Movement V Markers 45-55 – add Latin
- All hail the power – Mat
Measures 1-94
- Angels We Have Heard on High – Richard
10/17
- Gloria - Mat
Markers 13-41 on “dah”
- Ave Maria - Mat
Measures 1-29
- Angels We Have Heard on High – Richard
10/24
- Gloria - Mat
Markers 13-41 on “dah”
Markers 13-41 add Latin
- Bach - Mat
Review whole shebang
- All hail the power - Mat
Whole shebang
- Ave Maria – Mat
Measures 30-end
10/31
- Gloria-Mat
Markers 1-12 on “dah”
Markers 1-12 add Latin
Markers 1-41 Review
Planning from then – adjusted as needed.
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 2023 Concerts
Performances
- Saturday, December 2 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 3 3:00 p.m.
Program
- Poulenc: Gloria
- Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Part 1)
- Williams: All Hail the Power
- Biebl: Ave Maria
- Bradford: Angels We Have Heard
- Seasonal Music & Carols
Link to the Old Chorus Website.
