Mozart Concert Date Confirmed!
By Joshua Wortham | June 28, 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll please! We finally have our concert date set. We will perform Mozart’s *Requiem* on Sunday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Chester Methodist. Our organist will be Cheryl Van Ornam (of Redeemer Lutheran in Richmond).
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NO REHEARSAL June 15
By Joshua Wortham | June 8, 2010
Your director will be out of town, and you’re making great progress, so there will be NO rehearsal on Tuesday, June 15th. See you next week!
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Mozart Requiem Rehearsals Begin!
By Joshua Wortham | May 4, 2010
After a much too lengthy break, we’re gearing up for what may be our most exciting season ever! Join us on Tuesday, May 18th at 7:30 p.m. as we dive into intense work on Mozart’s Requiem! This is by far one of the most loved choral works of all time. We welcome singers of all skill levels to join us on thus musical adventure. Rehearsal CD’s and plenty of help along the way will be provided.
Our performance is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 PM.
See you in rehearsal!
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Summer Season
By Joshua Wortham | March 16, 2010
Calling all singers! Join us (without audition!) as we being rehearsing Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most beloved choral works for audiences and performers alike! Rehearsals will kick off on Tuesday, May 18th at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary of Chester Methodist Church. Contact director, Joshua Wortham, for more information (music@chesterumc.org). The performance is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, September 12th in the afternoon.
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Sing with Elisabeth Von Trapp
By Joshua Wortham | September 14, 2009
Join Chester Community Chorus in concert with Elisabeth von Trapp (granddaughter of Maria and Baron Von Trapp whose story inspired “The Sound of Music”). We will have two rehearsals on Tuesday, September 15th and 22 at 7:30 PM at Chester Methodist Church. All are invited for our concert on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM, also at Chester Methodist. Click the link below to download a concert flier!
Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert Flier
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Are You Ready to “Die Laughing”?
By Joshua Wortham | August 26, 2009
The Chester Community Chorus is proud to present our fall concert entitled, “Die Laughing”. This delightful program will feature “Requiem” by John Rutter, “Knock, Knock,” a cantata by PDQ Bach and more! Our guests will include dancers from the Chesterfield School of Ballet. This free concert will be held on Sunday, September 13th at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary of Chester United Methodist Church. For more info, email music@chesterumc.org or call 804.748.6006.
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Calling All Singers!
By Joshua Wortham | June 15, 2009
Rehearsals begin this Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30 PM on “Die Laughing”, our summer concert. This program will feature John Rutter’s Requiem, and a collection of comedic pieces including PDQ Bach’s cantata Knock, Knock. Singers of all skill levels are invited to join the fun and fellowship as we prepare for our September 13th concert! Following that concert, we’ll begin work on a program with guest artist Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp (the family that inspired “The Sound of Music”). Email music@chesterumc.org or call 748.6006 for more information!
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Tonight’s Concert Line Up!
By Joshua Wortham | June 15, 2009
Our patriotic concert, teaming with the Chester Wind Symphony, will feature the following exciting program!
Our America (arr. Higgins)
Amber Waves of Grain (by Curnow)
Battle Hymn of the Republic (arr. Wilhousky)
Let There Be Peace On Earth (arr. Hayes)
Inchon (by Smith)
The Stars and Stripes Forever (arr. Clydesdale)
Hymn to the Fallen (Williams, arr. Lavender)
As All The Heavens Were A Bell (Bocook)
Armed Forces – The Pride of America! (Clark and Gilpin)
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A Patriotic Celebration
By Joshua Wortham | May 29, 2009
Join Chester Community Chorus as we team with the Chester Wind Symphony for a free patriotic concert on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 PM! This musical celebration will have you beaming with American pride, tapping your toes and wiping away tears as these glorious sounds fill the auditorium of the new Elizabeth Davis Middle School in Chester/Enon. Follow Route 10 east toward Hopewell, turn right onto Bermuda Orchard Lane. Go a few blocks and watch the the signs for Elizabeth Davis MS (sign will be on the right, indicating a left turn, then the school will be just ahead on the right). For more information call 804.748.6006 or email music@chesterumc.org.
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Josh is doing great!
By wpadmin | April 5, 2009
I saw Josh this morning as he made a cameo appearance to sing a solo in his church’s cantata. He’s really doing well, and he’s excited about the upcoming concert in conjunction with the Chester Wind Symphony. While there will be substitute directors filling in while Josh recuperates from his auto accident, the show must go on!
Let’s show Josh how much we support his efforts by bringing a friend to sing in the Chester Community Chorus! Rehearsals begin Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30 PM in the choir room at Chester United Methodist church.
Singers of all skill levels are welcome, so accept no excuses! We’ll have a whole lot of fun while we show our support for the Good Ole’ US of A in a Patriotic Concert!
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