We welcome high school and adult singers!  September 11 is the last time that we can accept new members due to our attendance requirements.  Please register, pay your dues and music fees, and pick up your member packet.

Rehearsal CDs are available - take one and USE IT!

Dues are $55 for the August - May season.  Music cost is $13 for the Fall Concert.

Chorale Ensemble has been chosen and will meet next Tuesday, Sep 14 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Auditions for new members: Wednesday September 8 beginning at 6:45 PM in the Manassas Baptist Church choir room - sign up for an audition time.

Sign-up sheets available for performance folders, Oct 14 performance for Manassas seniors, poster locations, and European trip.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oct 14 - Thursday, 11:45 AM.  Senior Luncheon at Manassas Baptist Church.  Lunch at 11:45 AM, sing at 12:30 PM.

Dec 4 - Saturday, 7:30 PM.  Christmas Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thursday, 8:00 PM.  Christmas Concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Mar 12 - Saturday.  Voices United workshop with Greg Gilpin and Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14 - Saturday, 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

We welcome high school and adult singers to our first rehearsal!  September 14 is the last night that we can accept new members due to our attendance requirements.  Please register, pay your dues and music fees, and pick up your member packet.

Dues are $55 for the August - May season.  Music cost is $13 for the Fall Concert.

Chorale Ensemble will be chosen by next Monday and will meet next Tuesday, Sep 7 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Auditions for new members: Tuesday Sep 7 beginning at 6:00 PM in the Manassas Baptist Church choir room - sign up for an audition time.

Sign-up sheets available for performance folders, Oct 14 performance for Manassas seniors, poster locations, and European trip.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oct 14 - Thursday, 11:45 AM.  Senior Luncheon at Manassas Baptist Church.  Lunch at 11:45 AM, sing at 12:30 PM.

Dec 4 - Saturday, 7:30 PM.  Christmas Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thursday, 8:00 PM.  Christmas Concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

• our '50's concert 
• Christmas music in Manassas and Williamsburg
• Voices United with Eric Nelson 
• the Hylton Dedication Ceremony
• the Hylton Family Day 
• our Spring Concerts
• all our community performances

• Please bring the music you'd like to donate by Manassas Baptist and put it on the piano bench outside my office on the top floor (newar the choir robes).  We want to catalogue all this music as soon as possible.
• Survey says...please complete them ASAP and send them to manassaschorale@live.com or bring them to Becky at MBC.
• We'll have auditions for new Chorale members on July 7 at 7:00 PM in the choir room at MBC.  Be in touch with someone who needs to join us and encourage him/her to audition now and be all set for our first rehearsal on August 31.  Singers can call me for an audition time.
• If you want to go to D. C. next Tuesday to sing the Mozart Requiem, let me know right away.  So far, I have 4 singers who are interested.
• I'll update you with specifics about the Civil War music rehearsals and performance as soon as I hear more from Ken Elston.
• I have extra Spring Concert programs for those who'd like to share them with prospective members or prospective patrons.  Reply to this e-mail and I'll put your name on some and leave them out for you.
• Polo shirts are available if you ordered one.  Wear it this summer to advertise our group.  Warning:  if you wear it to Best Buy, they'll think you work there!

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, May 25, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

SUNDAY MAY 23: Arrive at 1:30 PM.  Concert at 2:00 PM.  Concert attire and black performance folder.

Upcoming Concerts:

Thu, May 20, 7:30 PM - Bluefield College Choir Concert, Greenwich Presbyterian Church.

Thu, May 27, 7:30 PM - Combined choirs from First Presbyterian and First United Methodist Church of Gainesville, Manassas Baptist Church.

Upcoming Events

May 23 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We perform at 2:00 for approximately 25 minutes.

Jun 5 - Sat, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at Manassas Baptist Church.  Dinner will be served in between concerts.

Jun 15 - Tue, 5:45-6:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  7:00 PM - Chorale at Fairmont Retirement Community.  Casual dress.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin; concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14, 2011 - Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Please return music marked with Manassas Baptist Church or any music you'd like to donate.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, May 11, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

TONIGHT:

Concert posters available - please sign up where you will be posting!  Thanks for your help!

Rehearsal CDs - take one and use it!

Next Year - sign up to volunteer or to be an At-Large member of the Board!  We need your help!

Upcoming Concerts:

Fri, May 14, 7:30 PM.  Emory Concert Choir at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in D.C.

Sat, May 22, 7:30 PM.  Jon Laird's Senior Organ Recital at St Patrick's in D.C.

Upcoming Events

May 18 - Tue, 7:45-9:45 PM.  At the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Dress rehearsal for May 23.  Concert dress NOT required.

May 23 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We perform at 2:00 for approximately 25 minutes.

Jun 5 - Sat, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at Manassas Baptist Church.  Dinner will be served in between concerts.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin; concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14, 2011 - Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Please return music marked with Manassas Baptist Church or any music you'd like to donate.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, May 4, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Upcoming Concerts:

Fri, May 14, 7:30 PM.  Emory Concert Choir at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in D.C.

Sat, May 22, 7:30 PM.  Jon Laird's Senior Organ Recital at St Patrick's in D.C.

Upcoming Events

May 1 - Sat, 10:00 -11:30 AM.  Dress rehearsal for dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  BRING concert attire and performance folder.  Lunch will be provided.  Concert at 2:00 PM.  Park in Discovery Lot and enter through the loading dock.  Open to the public.

May 18 - Tue, 7:45-9:45 PM.  At the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Dress rehearsal for May 23.  Concert dress NOT required.

May 23 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We perform at 2:00 for approximately 25 minutes.

Jun 5 - Sat, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at Manassas Baptist Church.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin; concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14, 2011 - Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Rehearsals for this segment:  March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1.  Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 4.  Concert: Saturday, June 5, at 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Attendance Requirement: 8 out of 11 rehearsals.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Please return music marked with Manassas Baptist Church or any music you'd like to donate.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, April 27, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Next week our conductor for May 1, Denny Laydendecker, will rehearse with us at 7:45.  If you are not singing on May 1, please plan to arrive at 8:15.

Upcoming Concerts:

Sat, Apr 24, 7:00 PM.  Elisabeth Von Trapp at St Paul's Church in Haymarket.  $20 suggested donation.

Sun, Apr 25, 2:00 PM.  St John's Organ Showcase Concert at St John's Church, Warrenton.  Featuring six organists including our own Margo Truslow.  Tickets are $10.

Fri, May 14, 7:30 PM.  Emory Concert Choir at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in D.C.

Upcoming Events

May 1 - Sat, 9:00 -11:30 AM.  Dress rehearsal for dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Lunch will be provided.  Concert at 2:00 PM.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Jun 5 - Sat, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at Manassas Baptist Church.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin; concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14, 2011 - Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Please return music marked with Manassas Baptist Church or any music you'd like to donate.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, April 20, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Upcoming Concerts:

Sat, Apr 17, 12:00 PM.  Christine Gahagan's senior voice recital - Ward Hall in the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music.

Sun, Apr 25, 2:00 PM.  St John's Organ Showcase Concert at St John's Church, Warrenton.  Featuring six organists including our own Margo Truslow.  Tickets are $10.

Fri, May 14, 7:30 PM.  Emory Concert Choir at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in D.C.

Upcoming Events

Apr 15 - Thu, 7:00 PM.  Ensemble dress rehearsal for Chamber of Commerce Talent Show.

Apr 16 - Fri, 7:30 PM.  Chamber of Commerce Talent Show at The Rock.  Tickets are $10.00

May 1 - Sat, 9:00 -11:30 AM.  Dress rehearsal for dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Lunch will be provided.  Concert at 2:00 PM.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Jun 5 - Sat, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Spring Concert at Manassas Baptist Church.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin; concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

May 14, 2011 - Spring Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Please return music marked with Manassas Baptist Church or any music you'd like to donate.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, April 13, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Upcoming Events

Apr 15 - Thu, 7:00 PM.  Ensemble dress rehearsal for Chamber of Commerce Talent Show.

Apr 16 - Fri, 7:30 PM.  Chamber of Commerce Talent Show at The Rock.  Tickets are $10.00

May 1 - Sat, 9:00 -11:30 AM.  Dress rehearsal for dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Lunch will be provided.  Concert at 2:00 PM.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Mar 12, 2011 - Voices United with Greg Gilpin.

Music costs: $14.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

We welcome new singers to the first rehearsal of our spring concert segment!  New members can be accepted through April 6.

Sign up for CDs of the Voices United concert!  Cost is $9 - checks made payable to Manassas Chorale.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, March 30, at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Upcoming Events

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time 5:45).  Ensemble sings at Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.

Mar 27 - Sat, 9:45 AM (sing at 10 AM).  Ensemble audition at the GMU Manassas campus (Verizon Auditorium Building) for the April 16 talent show.

May 1 - Sat, 2 PM.  Dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We will sing with the George Mason University Chorus.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

IMPORTANT: Dress rehearsal WILL BE A DRESS REHEARSAL.  WEAR CONCERT ATTIRE!  IWe will be having our formal portrait taken.  Please arrive at 7:15 PM.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, March 16, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Voices United Rehearsal Schedule - three are required but please attend as many as you like.  Registration forms are now available online.

• Thu Mar 11, 7-9 PM
• Sat Mar 13, 9-11 AM
• Sun Mar 14, 3-5 PM
• Snow date in case of cancellation: Thu Mar 18, 7-9 PM

If you are NOT singing in Voices United, you still need to come to the workshop at 1:30 PM on Saturday, Mar 20 to rehearse our combined number.

Upcoming Events

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 19 - Fri, 7:15 PM.  Dress rehearsal.  WEAR CONCERT ATTIRE for our formal portrait.

Mar 20 - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Voices United workshop with clinician Eric Nelson.  Non-VU singers need to attend at 1:30 PM to rehearse our combined number and logistics.

Mar 20 - Sat, 7:30 PM.  Voices United Concert.  Please arrive at the chapel at 7:00 PM.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.

Mar 27 - Sat, time TBD.  Ensemble audition at the GMU Manassas campus for the April 16 talent show.

May 1 - Sat, 2 PM.  Dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We will sing with the George Mason University Chorus.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

Songs from “The Weeping Tree” next Tuesday.  We’ll sing “Of Tears and Sorrows” and “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed” on Sunday, Mar. 7 at Manassas Baptist for the 9:30 AM traditional service.  Concert attire.

Mayfield Intermediate School – needs cellos, string basses, tubas and baritones.  Can still use copy paper.

Vote for SERVE each day!  Visit www.refresheverything.com/nvfs, then click on VOTE FOR THE IDEA.

You can use a Facebook account to vote or just register your e-mail with Pepsi, then click on vote.  You may have to click on Vote for the Idea a second time.  You can vote once a day until 2/28.  Let’s help them out!  If they win, they get a $50,000 grant that they will use to buy a new walk-in freezer/refrigerator.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, February 2, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Voices United Rehearsal Schedule - three are required but please attend as many as you like.  Registration forms are now available online.

• Sat Feb 20, 9-11 AM
• Sun Feb 21, 3-5 PM
• Mon Mar 1, 7-9 PM
• Sun Mar 7, 3-5 PM
• Thu Mar 11, 7-9 PM
• Sat Mar 13, 9-11 AM
• Sun Mar 14, 3-5 PM
• Snow date in case of cancellation: Thu Mar 18, 7-9 PM

If you are NOT singing in Voices United, you still need to come to the workshop at 1:30 PM on Saturday, Mar 20 to rehearse our combined number.

Upcoming Events

Mar 7 - Sun, 9:30 AM.  Chorale will sing "Of Tears and Sorrows" and "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed" at Manassas Baptist Church.  Formal concert attire.  Arrive in sanctuary at 8:50 AM.

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 20 - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Voices United workshop with clinician Eric Nelson.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music.

Mar 27 - Sat, time TBD.  Ensemble audition at the GMU Manassas campus for the April 16 talent show.

May 1 - Sat, 2 PM.  Dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We have been asked to sing with the George Mason University Chorus.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

For Saturday Jan 30 - Marvin Gillum Service.  Meet at 11:50 AM in the Choir Room at Metz Middle School.  Formal concert attire (new members or those attending another funeral may wear black suit or white blouse/black skirt).  Black performance folder containing "It is Well With My Soul."  We will sing at the start of the service at 1:00 PM and you may leave by 1:15 PM if needed.

For Sunday Feb 7 - The Weeping Tree at Manassas Baptist at 9:30 AM.  Formal concert attire.  Copies of "The Weeping Tree" will be available if you turned yours in.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, February 2, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Sight-singing Sesssions!  Each session will be offered twice.  Feel free to attend as many as you like.

• Thu Feb 4 (7:15-8:45 PM) repeated on Sat Feb 6 (9:30-11:00 AM)
• Sun Feb 7 (4:00-5:30 PM) repeated on Thu Feb 11 (7:15-8:45 PM)
• Sat Feb 13 (9:30-11:00 AM) repeated on Thu Feb 18 (7:15-8:45 PM)

Voices United Rehearsal Schedule - three are required but please attend as many as you like.  Registration forms are now available online.

• Sat Feb 20, 9-11 AM
• Sun Feb 21, 3-5 PM
• Mon Mar 1, 7-9 PM
• Sun Mar 7, 3-5 PM
• Thu Mar 11, 7-9 PM
• Sat Mar 13, 9-11 AM
• Sun Mar 14, 3-5 PM
• Snow date in case of cancellation: Thu Mar 18, 7-9 PM

Upcoming Events

Feb 7 - Sun, 9:30 AM.  Chorale will sing "Of Tears and Sorrows" and "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed" at Manassas Baptist Church.  Formal concert attire.

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 20 - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Voices United workshop with clinician Eric Nelson.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music.

May 1 - Sat, 2 PM.  Dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We have been asked to sing with the George Mason University Chorus.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

New members may be accepted through January 19 due to our attendance requirement.  Music must be paid for before it can be taken home.  Please see your member handbook for more details, including how to order concert attire.

CDs available of our Winter Concert - $9 each (checks made payable to Manassas Chorale).

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, January 26, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Please bring your music for "The Weeping Tree" next week.  We'll rehearse at 9:15 PM.  We'll sing these on Sunday Feb 7 at 9:30 AM at Manassas Baptist.  Formal concert attire.

Sight-singing Sesssions!  Each session will be offered twice.  Feel free to attend as many as you like.

• Sat Jan 30 (9:30-11:00 AM) repeated on Thu Feb 4 (7:15-8:45 PM)
• Sat Feb 6 (9:30-11:30 AM) repeated on Sun Feb 7 (4:00-5:30 PM)
• Thu Feb 11 (7:15-8:45 PM) repeated on Sat Feb 13 (9:30-11:00 AM)

Voices United Rehearsal Schedule - three are required but please attend as many as you like.  Registration forms will be available next week.

• Sat Feb 20, 9-11 AM
• Sun Feb 21, 3-5 PM
• Mon Mar 1, 7-9 PM
• Sun Mar 7, 3-5 PM
• Thu Mar 11, 7-9 PM
• Sat Mar 13, 9-11 AM
• Sun Mar 14, 3-5 PM
• Snow date in case of cancellation: Thu Mar 18, 7-9 PM

Upcoming Events

Feb 7 - Sun, 9:30 AM.  Chorale will sing "Of Tears and Sorrows" and "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed" at Manassas Baptist Church.  Formal concert attire.

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 20 - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Voices United workshop with clinician Eric Nelson.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music.

May 1 - Sat, 2 PM.  Dedication ceremony for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  We have been asked to sing with the George Mason University Chorus.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 8 - Fri.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

New members may be accepted through January 19 due to our attendance requirement.  Music must be paid for before it can be taken home.  Please see your member handbook for more details, including how to order concert attire.

CDs available of our Winter Concert - $9 each (checks made payable to Manassas Chorale).

Sign-ups tonight:  Interest in sight-singing workshops with Becky.  Interest in 2011 American Salute trip to Europe.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, January 19, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Upcoming Events

Feb 7 - Sun, 9:30 AM.  Chorale will sing "Of Tears and Sorrows" and "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed" at Manassas Baptist Church.  We will rehearse at the end of chorale rehearsal on Jan 26 and Feb 2.  New singers who did not sing these pieces last year - please see Becky if you are interested in singing.

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 20 - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Voices United workshop with clinician Eric Nelson.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct - Date TBD.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 9 - Thu.  Bruton Parish Concert in Williamsburg.

Music costs: $10.00 (cash or checks made payable to Manassas Chorale)

New members may be accepted through January 19 due to our attendance requirement.  Music must be paid for before it can be taken home.  Please see your member handbook for more details, including how to order concert attire.

CDs available of our Winter Concert - $9 each (checks made payable to Manassas Chorale).

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, January 12, at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Upcoming Events

Mar 11 - Thu, 11:45 AM.  1950s Theme Luncheon at Manassas Baptist.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music and we are invited to stay for the meal.

Mar 25 - Thu, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (singing time TBD).  Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" at Java Rock.  We'll perform our Fall Concert music.

May 23 - Sun.  Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Oct 9 - Sat.  Fall Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Dec 4 - Sat.  Winter Concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Here's the Williamsburg checklist:

• Folder with music in concert order - Angel's Carol, Star of Glory, Gloria, Star Carol, This Little Babe, Marvellous Birth, Masters, Jesu, Sleep.
• Tuxedo or black outfit, black shoes, hose, socks
• No necklaces, pins or dangly earrings
• Valuables in car trunk
• Park diagonally on Duke of Gloucester St. at the church location.  To reach Bruton Parish, you may turn left on the street right behind Barnes & Noble parking lot (which faces onto Duke of G. Street).  The church is in the restored area on the left side about 1 1/2 - 2 blocks down.
• Arrive at the church in concert attire or allow 15 minutes to go to the church basement and change (if you need to change, be at the church by 5:30).  Be ready to sing at 5:45 PM.  Since their organist is accompanying us, we want to honor her time.  We'll break by 7:15 PM.
• If you're staying at the Lord Paget, Google directions that will take you directly there.  It cuts off several minutes if you have these directions.
• To reach the Seasons restaurant for our post-concert meal, go back to the Barnes & Noble and turn left.  The restaurant will be on the right corner after 1 long block.
• Be safe going and coming!

 
For Saturday Concert:

• Arrive at 4 PM.  We'll practice in the sanctuary with instrumentalists (2 new ones) until just before 5 PM and then recess to the Chapel.
• All except Grace UMC singers park in school lot.  Grace singers can park on upper church lot near Stonewall Road to make a quick escape after the concert.
• Valuables in trunk or under your seat.
• Items for Matthew's Center
• Black folder with music in concert order
• Tuxedo or black outfit, black shoes, hose, socks
  
• No necklaces, pins or dangly earrings
  

 
For Sunday Concert:
Be in chapel at 7 PM for 7:30 PM Concert.  Check the website if there's a concern about weather.  Same checklist as above.
 
For Monday at 6:30 PM at Caton Merchant House
Arrive in casual attire - black slacks and polo shirt (new ones ready on Friday) by 6:20 PM.  We'll sing from 6:30-7:05 PM.
 
For Saturday at 12:15 PM at Osbourn HS (Cafeteria) for Toys for Tots - come at 12:05 PM to sing from 12:15 - 12:30 PM.
Casual attire.  Holidays medley, Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, etc.  Plan to have fun with the kids and have a sandwich there.  Last appearance, I promise!

CONCERT DAY:  Park in the former school building lot.  Meet at 4:15 PM in the Sanctuary.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Next Concert Segment:  Rehearsals begin January 5.  Voices United concert is on Saturday, March 20, 2010.  Please tell Becky ASAP if you will not be singing in this segment.  If music is ordered for you, you will need to pay for it.

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 6 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Ensemble sings for Merry Old Town.  Attire: warm winter clothing!  Meet at Harris Pavilion.

Dec 8 - Tue, 6:15-7:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  15% of the proceeds go to charity.  Arrive by 6:10 PM.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 8 - Tue, 8:00 PM.  Informational meeting about 2011 Europe trip "An American Salute" in the Manassas Baptist Sanctuary.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.  Rehearsal in concert attire at 5:45 PM at the church.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.  Attire: formal concert attire.  Directions:  From I-66, take the Prince William Parkway south to Sudley Manor Dr.  Turn right, after 2 miles turn right on Dunbarton Dr (after Linton Hall Rd).  Proceed through the gate to stop sign for Craighill Dr.  Turn right, clubhouse is straight ahead.

Dec 14 - Mon, 6:30 PM.  Performance at Caton Merchant House.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 19 - Sat, 12:05 - 12:35 PM.  Performance at Toys for Tots party at Osbourn City High School.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Mar 25, 2010 - Thu evening.  Performance of Fall Concert 50s music for Chamber of Commerce event.

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Dress rehearsal is on THURSDAY December 3, at 7:00 PM.  Black performance folders.   Do NOT wear concert attire.  Bring Matthew's Center items to donate.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 6 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Ensemble sings for Merry Old Town.  Attire: winter clothing!

Dec 8 - Tue, 6:15-7:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  15% of the proceeds go to charity.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 8 - Tue, 8:00 PM.  Informational meeting about 2011 Europe trip "An American Salute" at Manassas Baptist.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.  Attire: formal.  Directions:  From I-66, take the Prince William Parkway south to Sudley Manor Dr.  Turn right, after 2 miles turn right on Dunbarton Dr (after Linton Hall Rd).  Proceed through the gate to stop sign for Craighill Dr.  Turn right, clubhouse is straight ahead.

Dec 14 - Mon, 6:30 PM.  Performance at Caton Merchant House.  Attire: formal.

Dec 19 - Sat, 12:00 - 2:00 PM.  Performance at Toys for Tots party at Osbourn City High School.

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Dress rehearsal is on THURSDAY December 3, at 7:00 PM. 

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, December 1 at 6:50 PM in the Sanctuary.

London/Paris 2011 - We've been invited to be a "core group" for this trip with Joseph Martin through Harmony International, which would include concerts for our military in these two countries.  More details coming soon.  Only three groups have been invited so far.  Start saving now!  Informational meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 at Manassas Baptist.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 6 - Sun, time TBD.  Ensemble sings for Merry Old Town.

Dec 8 - Tue, 6:15-7:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  15% of the proceeds go to charity.

Dec 8 - Tue, 8:00 PM.  Informational meeting about 2011 Europe trip "An American Salute" at Manassas Baptist.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at Caton Merchant House.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Dress rehearsal is on THURSDAY December 3, at 7:00 PM.  

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, November 24 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

London/Paris 2011 - We've been invited to be a "core group" for this trip with Joseph Martin through Harmony International, which would include concerts for our military in these two countries.  More details coming soon.  Only three groups have been invited so far.  Start saving now!

Tuesday, December 15 - trip presentation at Manassas Baptist.  We'll sing at Chick-Fil-A and Caton Merchant House and return to the church to hear trip details.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Nov 19 - Thu, arrive at 11:30 AM.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.  Senior Center is located off Peabody Street near Mosby Street.  Formal concert attire and black folders.  Lunch is provided; finished by 1:30 PM.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Next Tuesday: if you can sing at the Senior Center, bring the following pieces: There's No Business Like Show Business, Glory of Love, Save the Last Dance, and Rock Around the Clock.  We'll run through them at 9:20.

Music cost for this segment: $15.00.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, November 17 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Pecans are available for pick-up!

Concert tickets are available for sale!  Posters are available for posting!

London/Paris 2011 - We've been invited to be a "core group" for this trip with Joseph Martin through Harmony International, which would include concerts for our military in these two countries.  More details coming soon.  Only three groups have been invited so far.  Start saving now!

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Music cost for this segment: $15.00.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, November 3 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Pecans should be available for pick-up on November 10.

London/Paris 2011 - We've been invited to be a "core group" for this trip with Joseph Martin through Harmony International, which would include concerts for our military in these two countries.  More details coming soon.  Only three groups have been invited so far.  Start saving now!

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Music cost for this segment: $15.00.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, October 27 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD viewing on Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM at Grace United Methodist Church.  Invite your family and friends!

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

We welcome new singers to our Winter Concert segment.  New members will be accepted through October 20.

Music cost for this segment: $15.00.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, October 20 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD viewing on Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM at Grace United Methodist Church.  Invite your family and friends!

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

We welcome new singers to our Winter Concert segment.  New members will be accepted through October 20.

Music cost for this segment: $15.00.

Ensemble will meet next Tuesday, October 13 at 6:50 PM in the Choir Room.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD viewing on Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM at Grace United Methodist Church.  Invite your family and friends!

Upcoming Events

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community.  Arrive at 6:45.  Attire: polo shirts and black slacks/shoes.  Bring your Fall Concert music.  From MBC parking lot, turn left on Stonewall Road and left onto Sudley Road at the light.  After you pass Lee Funeral Home, turn right on Barrett Drive.  Turn right at the sign for Emeritus at Manassas.  Go past that and past the back of the Fairmont.  Park at the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

Checklist for Friday Dress Rehearsal:

• Music in concert order in black performance folder
• Comfortable shoes (NO concert attire, no cologne/perfume)
• In your seat with water bottle (will be provided) by 7:29 PM
• Your best singing voice and a great attitude
• Ticket money if you are purchasing tickets
• Items for BARN (can be dropped off in tubs)
• Pencil
• Tips for Jon

Saturday Concert Attire:

• Women: black outfit, black hose and shoes, no necklaces or dangling earrings
• Men: tuxedo, black socks and shoes

Items for BARN: Lysol spray, pull-ups in all sizes, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, hand sanitizer.

Pecan Sales: starting now!  Cost is $10 for a one-pound bag, payment is due on delivery in mid-November.  Sign up on the list at rehearsal.  Orders due by October 6.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD: Viewing on Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM at Grace United Methodist Church.  Invite your family and friends!

Chorale Ensemble will rehearse next Tuesday, October 6 at 6:50 PM in the Chapel.

Please see Becky or Diana if a friend or family member can help out with ushering at our Fall Concert.

Upcoming Events

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community.  Arrive at 6:45.  Attire: polo shirts and black slacks/shoes.

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

Dues are $50 for the Aug-May season or $25 per half-year.  Music cost for this segment is $13.

Concert Attire: new members please see Marie Egeland to order your tuxedo or formal black outfit.  Blue polo shirts are now available; please make a donation (at least $5) to cover the cost.

Season Tickets: now available to chorale members for purchase.  Cost is $45 (community price is $50). We ask that each member try to sell at least one booklet of season tickets. There will be no complimentary tickets this year.

Concert Posters: now available for posting around our community.

Pecan Sales: starting now!  Cost is $10 for a one-pound bag, payment is due on delivery in mid-November.  Sign up on the list at rehearsal.  Orders due by early October.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD - viewing dates TBD.

Chorale Ensemble will rehearse next Tuesday, Sep 29 at 6:50 PM in the Sanctuary.

Please see Becky or Diana if a friend or family member can help out with handing out publicity at our Farmers Market concert or ushering at our Fall Concert.

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Thu, 6:10.  Evening performance for News and Messenger's Birthday Bash at the Harris Pavilion.  Arrive at 6:00 (allow time to park and walk over).  Attire: polo shirts and black slacks.  Music must be in concert folder.

Sep 26 - Sat, 9:30-11:00 AM.  Performances at Manassas Farmer's Market (we will be singing at the train station).  Arrive at 9:20 (allow time to park and walk over).  Attire: polo shirts and black slacks.  Music must be in concert folder.

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community.  Arrive at 6:45.  Attire: formal.

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

Dues are $50 for the Aug-May season or $25 per half-year.  Music cost for this segment is $13.

Concert Attire: new members please see Marie Egeland to order your tuxedo or formal black outfit.  Blue polo shirts are now available; please make a donation (at least $5) to cover the cost.

Season Tickets: now available to chorale members for purchase.  Cost is $45 (community price is $50). We ask that each member try to sell at least one booklet of season tickets. There will be no complimentary tickets this year.

Concert Posters: now available for posting around our community.

Pecan Sales: starting now!  More information next week.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD - viewing dates TBD.

Chorale Ensemble will rehearse next Tuesday, Sep 22 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Chorale Board meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM in the News and Messenger Building.

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Thu, time TBD.  Evening performance for News and Messenger's Birthday Bash

Sep 26 - Sat, 9:30-11:00 AM.  Performances at Manassas Farmer's Market.

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community (tentative).

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

We welcome singers to the third rehearsal of our 2009-2010 season!  This is the last week we can accept new members.

Dues are $50 for the Aug-May season or $25 per half-year.  Music cost for this segment is $13.

Chorale Ensemble will rehearse next Tuesday, Sep 15 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Concert Attire: new members please see Marie Egeland to order your tuxedo or formal black outfit.  Blue polo shirts are now available; please make a donation (at least $5) to cover the cost.

Season Tickets: now available to chorale members for purchase.  Cost is $45 (community price is $50). We ask that each member try to sell at least one booklet of season tickets. There will be no complimentary tickets this year.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD - viewing dates TBD

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Thu, time TBD.  Evening performance for News and Messenger's Birthday Bash

Sep 26 - Sat, 9:30-11:00 AM.  Performances at Manassas Farmer's Market.

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community (tentative).

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

We welcome singers to the second rehearsal of our 2009-2010 season!  Sep 8 is the last week we can accept new members.

Dues are $50 for the Aug-May season or $25 per half-year.  Music cost for this segment is $13.

Chorale Ensemble will be chosen by Friday and will rehearse next Tuesday, Sep 8 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Concert Attire: new members please see Marie Egeland to order your tuxedo or formal black outfit.  Blue polo shirts are now available; please make a donation (at least $5) to cover the cost.

Carnegie Hall performance DVD - viewing dates TBD

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Thu, time TBD.  Evening performance for News and Messenger's Birthday Bash

Sep 26 - Sat, 9:30-11:00 AM.  Performances at Manassas Farmer's Market.

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community (tentative).

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps

We welcome singers to the first rehearsal of our 2009-2010 season!  Sep 8 is the last week we can accept new members.

Dues are $50 for the Aug-May season or $25 per half-year.  Music cost for this segment is $13.

Chorale Ensemble call-backs will be next Tuesday, Sep 1 at 6:50 PM in the Metz Center.

Auditions for new members will be next Tuesday, Sep 1 at 9:20 PM in the Metz Center.

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Thu, time TBD.  Evening performance for News and Messenger's Birthday Bash

Sep 26 - Sat, 9:30-11:00 AM.  Performances at Manassas Farmer's Market.

Oct 8 - Thu, 6:55 PM.  Performance at Fairmont Retirement Community (tentative).

Nov 19 - Thu, time TBD.  Mid-day performances at Manassas Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon.

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec (date TBD) - Performance at the Museum of the Marine Corps