I have had some people ask me recently if I could suggest some singing groups that they might join. Below are two that I know about:
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Queens Oratorio Society
David Close, Artistic Director
David is a personal friend and, in addition, was accompanist for the St. John's University Mixed Chorus for ten years before I took over in (I think) 1997. The chorus performs twice a year — a Christmas concert which includes a good part of Handel's Messiah, and a Spring concert featuring a major work from the oratorio repertoire. Rehearsals are near downtown Flushing (Queens) on Northern Boulevard. See their well-designed website for more information:
http://www.queensoratorio.org/
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Astoria Symphonic Choir
Adam Eggleston, Founder and Principal Conductor
This Chorus, founded a couple of years ago, performs and rehearses in Astoria (Queens). Rehearsals are at the church of which I'm a member, Trinity Lutheran Church, two blocks off of Steinway street within an easy walk from the R, M, N, and Q trains. Repertoire and performances are similar to those of Queens Oratorio. More information? Click here.
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Of course there are many "volunteer member" choruses in New York City and the surrounding area. These are two from whom I know singers who enjoy the camaraderie and music making of these organizations.
Happy singing!
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Queens Oratorio Society
David Close, Artistic Director
David is a personal friend and, in addition, was accompanist for the St. John's University Mixed Chorus for ten years before I took over in (I think) 1997. The chorus performs twice a year — a Christmas concert which includes a good part of Handel's Messiah, and a Spring concert featuring a major work from the oratorio repertoire. Rehearsals are near downtown Flushing (Queens) on Northern Boulevard. See their well-designed website for more information:
http://www.queensoratorio.org/
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Astoria Symphonic Choir
Adam Eggleston, Founder and Principal Conductor
This Chorus, founded a couple of years ago, performs and rehearses in Astoria (Queens). Rehearsals are at the church of which I'm a member, Trinity Lutheran Church, two blocks off of Steinway street within an easy walk from the R, M, N, and Q trains. Repertoire and performances are similar to those of Queens Oratorio. More information? Click here.
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Of course there are many "volunteer member" choruses in New York City and the surrounding area. These are two from whom I know singers who enjoy the camaraderie and music making of these organizations.
Happy singing!
