BRATTLEBORO-p>The Brattleboro Women's Chorus invites new members to sing for their 30th fall season on Thursday mornings or evenings. The first rehearsals, on Sept. 11, are open rehearsals for new singers to come and check out the chorus to see if it is a good fit for them. Advance registration is required via our website.
Rehearsals are held Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Brattleboro Music Center, or Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro.
This fall's repertoire will feature music in celebration of founder Becky Graber's 30th and last year as Musical Director. She chooses "an eclectic mix of music from around the world that is spirited, uplifting, and memorable," wrote chorus representatives in a news release. Reflecting on this milestone, Graber said, "I am deeply grateful for the many years of singing with this community of women. Leading the chorus has been one of the great joys of my life, and I look forward to sharing music together in this celebratory season."
Graber will be collaborating again this year with local musician, song leader, and future musical director of the Chorus, Anna Patton, whose wealth of musical knowledge and experience will add to the repertoire. "I'm honored to step into this role and to help carry forward the spirit of the chorus," said Patton. "Becky has built such a vibrant and welcoming singing community, and I'm excited to continue that tradition for years to come."
The chorus welcomes anyone ages 10 and up who identifies as female or non-binary, and whose vocal range comfortably includes the A in the middle of the treble staff. All abilities are welcome and no auditions are required.
The chorus learns through the oral tradition; most music is taught by ear, though this semester references may be made to written music. Word sheets and part recordings are available to practice with between rehearsals. The chorus prepares for concerts Nov. 22 and 23, but singing in the concert is not required to join the chorus.
For those who decide to join after Open Rehearsals on Sept. 11, the cost for the fall session is on a sliding scale of $85–$180. Financial assistance is available in an effort to make community singing accessible to all. Advance registration for all is required online.
Links to online registration and much more can be found at: BrattleboroWomensChorus.org.
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